Draft No. 4: On the Writing Process

Draft No. 4: On the Writing Process is a comprehensive guide to the art of writing, penned by celebrated author John McPhee. This trade paperback, published by The Text Publishing Company in 2017, serves as both an educational resource and an inspirational memoir for aspiring and seasoned writers alike. Inside its 208 pages, readers will discover invaluable insights into the writing process, including the important balance of structure, diction, and tone. McPhee emphasizes that a well-crafted piece of writing should feel seamless—its structure as invisible as bones yet crucial to the piece’s integrity.

Whether you are honing your skills or embarking on a new writing journey, Draft No. 4 offers a vivid exploration of reporting, drafting, and the essential art of revision. McPhee's reflections on his illustrious career, including his time at Time magazine and collaborations with The New Yorker, offer a behind-the-scenes look at the writer's life. This masterclass is a must-have for anyone serious about improving their writing craft and understanding the nuances of the creative process.

Purchase your copy of Draft No. 4 today and take the first step towards becoming a more refined writer. With FREE shipping available, get ready to unlock the secrets of effective writing from one of the best in the field.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925603651
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2017
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 208


Description:
Draft No. 4 is a master class on the writer's craft. John McPhee shares insights he has gathered over his long career, and has refined while teaching at Princeton University, where he has nurtured some of the most highly regarded writers of our time. He discusses structure, diction and tone, observing that 'readers are not supposed to notice the structure. It is meant to be about as visible as someone's bones'. This book is a vivid depiction of the writing process, from reporting to drafting to revising - and revising and revising.

Draft No. 4 is enriched by personal reflections on the life of a writer. McPhee recalls his early years at Time magazine, and describes his enduring relationships with The New Yorker and with his publisher, Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Everything in this luminous book is enlivened by his keen sense of writing as a way of being in the world.

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