The Kite and The String

Writing well does not result from following rules and instructions, but from a blend of spontaneity, judgment, and a wise attitude toward the work neither despairing nor defensive, but clear-eyed, courageous, and discerning. Writers must learn to tolerate the early stages, the dreamlike and irrational states of mind, and then to move from jottings and ideas to a messy first… Read more about this item

Penguin Publishing Group, 2016. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust… Read more about this item

Viking, 2016-08-16. Hardcover. Used: Good.

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Penguin Books. Softcover. Very Good. Kite and the String: How to Write with Spontaneity and Control--and Live to Tell the Tale by Alice Mattison (ISBN: 9780143111634): "Kite and the String" is a thoughtful guide to the art of writing by author Alice Mattison. Drawing on her own experiences as a writer and teacher, Mattison offers practical advice and… Read more about this item

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Penguin Publishing Group. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Penguin Publishing Group. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Penguin Publishing Group, 2016. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Penguin Books, 2017-07-04. Paperback. New.

Penguin Books, 2017. Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Paperback / softback. New.

Viking, 2016-08-16. Hardcover. Used:Good.

Viking, 2016-08-16. hardcover. Good. 5x1x8.

Viking. New.. New Viking, 2016 New 2016 New Sewn binding Cloth over boards 256 p Audience: General/trade

Penguin Publishing Group. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Penguin Books, 2017-07-04. Paperback. Like New.

Penguin Publishing Group. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Penguin Group USA, 2017. Paperback. New. reprint edition. 256 pages. 7.75x5.06x0.63 inches.