Rittenhouse Writers: Reflections on a Fiction Workshop
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.82 (721 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1589881125 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 275 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
His first novel, Bloodnight, was published in 2012.. In addition, Rahn includes ten short stories written by current and former members of the workshop.Rahn graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and earned an MFA at Columbia. Through his eyes, we catch the spark of the workshop's spirit and get to meet various spirits who have invigorated Rittenhouse Writers' Group.Rahn cuts back and forth, reflecting, not only on the workshop, but also on his days as a high school dropout in Atlantic City, dead-end jobs and hopeless moves, the difficulty of his mother's decline and death, and his own unexpected plunge into parenthood—when, at age 51, he and his wife took on the responsibility of raising her two young nieces.His memoir serves, in a way, as an introduction to the short stories that fo
This book is a powerful reminder of the importance of community and mentorship in the making of literature."Sam Lipsyte"The first half of this book is Rahn’s memoir; the second half is a short story anthology that vividly showcases the talented writing of Rahn’s RWG students. The answers aren't always simple, and Rahn explores them with the same gusto, honesty, wry humor, and generosity of spirit he brings to his fiction and his famous workshops. Both sections will enlighten all readers who write or long to do so."Booklist"Finding 'the emotional heart of a
Insights and inspiration for writers and readers Sandy S James Rahn’s memoir about the Rittenhouse Writers group, a fiction workshop that he founded, is an eminently readable and illuminating resource for creative writers, readers of literary fiction, and workshop leaders. A born storyteller, James mixes humor with adroit observations and a bit of psychoanalysis to offer tips and insights into the hard work of writing what he calls &. Honest and elegant portrayal of the challenges of the writer's workshop, and of life as a writer Lauren Gonzalez In the memoir portion of the book, James Rahn writes with inspiring honesty on the complexities of being both a writer and a writing teacher. His self-reflection weaves in and out of his workshop participants' experiences so fluidly, illustrating how the both teacher and student arrive when the other is "ready," which is an artful way of saying we are all, constantly, learning from o. SLC said Bold Reflections. Bold and engaging, Rahn's memoir and collection of students' shorts shows an authentic teacher who practices what he preaches. "Reflections" is the operative word here--Rahn's willingness to delve into his own life and reveal his truth illustrates the art of finding the emotional heart of a story. Writers and readers, workshop participants and those who fly solo with their writing en