Word by Word [Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Anne Lamott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1996

Take writing and life word by word, says Lamott. Good writing helps teach you who you are.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Anne Lamott (Bird by Bird, Audio Reviews, LJ 9/1/96) offers advice to aspiring writers in this recorded workshop. She urges those who want to write to set aside as little as an hour a day, five days a week, and try to write a thousand words each day. A recovering alcoholic and single mother, Lamott stresses the therapeutic value of writing and gently puts down those who want to know only about plot points and how to find an agent. "The reward is in the writing," she insists. Sprinkling her advice with self-deprecating wit, she, nonetheless, offers solid information on letting plot grow out of characterization, paying attention to life's details, and always keeping a supply of index cards nearby to capture noteworthy ideas. Lamott's casual style and speech patterns may not appeal to those who want more formality. On the other hand, by sounding nonliterary, she may appeal to those who never before dared to think they had anything worthwhile to say. This program is a positive addition to the growing number of how-to-write books.?Nancy R. Ives, SUNY at Geneseo
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"Lamott is an animated speaker. . . . practical advice on daily writing routines, developing an ear for dialogue, submitting manuscripts,. Original production." -- Publisher's Weekly, October 7, 1996

"Lamott offers advice to aspiring writers in this recorded workshop. . . . a positive addition to how-to-write books." -- Library Journal, November 15,1996

Audie Award - the audiobook equivalent of an Oscar - from the Audio Publishers Association for best Self-Help/Educational audiobook. -- 1997 Audie Award from the Audio Publishers Association

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Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Writer's AudioShop (June 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880717379
• ISBN-13: 978-1880717370
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,715,522 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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53 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Word By Delightful Word, March 24, 2000

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This review is from: Word by Word (Audio Cassette)

Listening to anne lamott lecture is like taking a refreshing cool bath on the hottest day of the year; it quenches the soul. Additionally, her wonderfully gritty voice doles out practical writing advice with sturdy handles, the kind you literally cannot get from any oridinary seminar. Much of this tape is subsumed within her bestselling book, Bird By Bird, yet there is plenty that is unique to Word By Word to make it well worth the price; not the least of which is hearing the poem which Anne's dog Sadie wrote to her, wherein Sadie ponders the question: 'Should she (the author) really be driving?' Hilarious and poignant as ever, Lamott mixes up wry asides with text from her writing manual, and makes everything difficult seem worth undertaking. All in all, a generous illumination and expansion of several classic Lamott topics; hearing her say it in her own words brings it crackling to life. Writing is hard work, but with Anne at your side, it's a shared journey.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best tapes ever, June 3, 2010

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Anne Lamott's Word by Word is the only tape that I listen to over and over. I hear helpful advice and suggestions every time. I keep them in the car, and when I have a break, listen again. I can dip into them at any point and be delighted. I'm sooo grateful to have these tapes. She has kept me writing when I was most discouraged -- as she says, If you're willing to make enough phone calls, you can always find someone who isn't as depressed as you are. These tapes make Anne my companion on the Writing Road.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this!, October 5, 2010

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These are GREAT CDs! Lots of useful, funny and motivational stuff to listen to! Anne Lamott is both witty and smart, and she really delivers with this seminar! Gives you the nuts and bolts info you're looking for, like how many words make up a manuscript page, how to find a publisher, etc. But in addition, she tells hilarious writing stories and also delves into the writer's mind and life - exposes a lot of things that we all feel but don't talk about because we're afraid that we're the only ones!! She is a great speaker and I HIGHLY recommend this seminar for writers who are looking for both a how-to as well as a motivational tool! Great stuff!