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"With ME, Brenda Ueland wrote a true book and it is her masterpiece."--Patricia Hampl, from the introductionIn work, in play, in marriage, in bringing up her daughter, in her reading (she says she was much influenced by Van Gogh's letters), in the real pressure of experience, the author passed from adolescence to maturity and found her own way to fullness in life.Brenda Ueland (1891-1985) was the author of three best-selling books: If You Want to Write, ME, and Strength to Your Sword Arm: Selected Writings (Holy Cow Press).

Originally published in 1938, this classic by Brenda Ueland is considered by many to be one of the best books ever written on how to be a writer. Part a lesson on writing and part a philosophy on life, Ueland believed that anyone could be a writer and everyone had something important to say. Heavily influenced by the ideas of William Blake, Ueland outlines 12 points to keep in mind while writing and encourages writers to find their true, authentic selves and write from there. Born in Minneapolis in 1891 to a progressive household, Ueland's father was a lawyer and judge and her mother a suffragette and the first president of the Minnesota League of Women Voters. After graduating from college, Ueland worked as a writer and journalist and became a staunch feminist and an animal right's activist. Drawing upon these experiences, Ueland began teaching writing in 1934 and encouraged both her students and her readers to find their authentic selves and pursue their passion. Modern students of writing will find much to inspire and guide them in these pages. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

Brenda Ueland stresses the idea that "Everyone is talented, original, and has something important to say." Drawing heavily on the work and influence of William Blake, she suggests that writers should "Try to discover your true, honest, un-theoretical self." Carl Sandburg called If You Want to Write "the best book ever written on how to write."

In her 93 remarkable years, Brenda Ueland published six million words. She said she had two rules she followed absolutely: to tell the truth and not to do anything she didn't want to do. Her integrity shines throughout her bestselling classic on teh process of writing - a book that has inspired thousands to discover, or rediscover, their own creativity. Carl Sandburg called it the best book ever written about how to write.''

Todo el mundo es talentoso, original y tiene algo que decir.... As comienza el cl sico de Brenda Ueland sobre la escritura y el proceso creativo. Carl Sandburg lo llam "El mejor libro jam s escrito acerca de c mo escribir". Este libro es eso y mucho m s. Habla de tener valores, de creer (en la imaginaci n y en su relaci n con la integridad personal) y sobre la valent a de llegar a entenderte y dejar improntas sobre el papel. Brenda dijo: "Siempre que hablo de "escribir" me refiero tambi n a cualquier cosa que ames y quieras hacer o crear... Debes estar seguro de que tu imaginaci n y el amor est n detr s de ello...".

Brenda Ueland was a journalist, editor, freelance writer, and teacher of writing. In If You Want to Write: A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit she shares her philosophies on writing and life in general. Ueland firmly believed that anyone can write, that everyone is talented, original, and has something important to say. In this book she explains how find that spark that will make you a great writer. Carl Sandburg called this book the best book ever written about how to write. Join the millions of others who've found inspiration and unlocked their own talent.

Brenda Ueland was a journalist, editor, freelance writer, and teacher of writing. In If You Want to Write: A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit she shares her philosophies on writing and life in general. Ueland firmly believed that anyone can write, that everyone is talented, original, and has something important to say. In this book she explains how find that spark that will make you a great writer. Carl Sandburg called this book the best book ever written about how to write. Join the millions of others who've found inspiration and unlocked their own talent.