On writing, researching, and tennis
Essays inspiring readers to take an innovative approach to writing
An accessible and personable guide to writing creative nonfiction
The first appearance in English of important prose works by poet C. P. Cavafy
A prolific, popular writer takes on everything from the 1940s to E. L. Doctorow to blogging
A collection of enlightening and entertaining essays and personal narratives on topics such as the craft of fiction, children’s literature, fairy tales, and art
A collection of essays, written over twenty years, trace the author's literary temperament