Dear Writer: Pep Talks & Practical Advice for the Creative Life by Maggie Smith
Maggie Smith’s substack, For Dear Life, has long inspired and encouraged writers across genres. Smith breaks down creativity into ten essential elements: attention, wonder, vision, play, surprise, vulnerability, restlessness, tenacity, connection, and hope. Now her book looks at each of these elements, providing wisdom from her 20 years of writing experience and giving generative writing prompts to help creatives get started on their next projects.
