Writing Is My Drink: A Writer's Story of Finding Her Voice (and a Guide to How You Can Too)

Whether you're aiming for a New York Times bestseller or a short personal essay to share with family and friends, a popular blogger and memoirist shows you the way in this witty writing guide and disarmingly candid account of discovering her own voice.Whether you're aiming for a New York Times bestseller or a short personal essay to share with family and friends, a popular blogger and memoirist shows you the way in this witty writing guide and disarmingly candid account of discovering her own voice. "Theo Nestor is a writer who, I am positive, will be heard from," wrote Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt, and hear from her we do in this enthralling memoir that doubles as a witty and richly told writing guide. Yet the real promise in Writing Is My Drink lies in Nestor's uncanny ability as a storyteller and teacher to make sure we'll also hear from you, the reader. Brimming with stories from her own writing life, and paired with practical "Try This" sections designed to challenge and inspire, this disarmingly candid account of a writer's search for her voice delivers charming, wise, and often hilarious guidance that will motivate writers at every stage of their careers.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 11/05/2013
ISBN: 9781451665093
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.50w x 0.70d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 09/02/2013
Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2013
Booklist 10/15/2013 pg. 11
Shelf Awareness 12/27/2013