Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
How To Become A Writer |
2015 |
Lorrie Moore |
Buy |
How To Become A Writer (2015) takes its title from one of Moore’s most famous early stories and packages her thoughts on craft for an audience of aspiring writers and readers curious about her process. It is not a writing manual in the usual sense — Moore is too skeptical of rules for that — but a reflection on what makes fiction work and what the commitment to writing actually costs.
For readers of her fiction, the book offers useful context for understanding the choices she makes in her stories and novels.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Lorrie Moore Non-Fiction series?
There are one books in the Lorrie Moore Non-Fiction series, published in 2015.
What is the first book in the Lorrie Moore Non-Fiction series?
The first book in the Lorrie Moore Non-Fiction series is How To Become A Writer, published in 2015.
Is How To Become A Writer a textbook or something more personal?
It is closer to a personal essay than a textbook. Moore shares her own experience of learning to write and reflects on what the craft demands, rather than offering prescriptive rules. It is short and readable rather than comprehensive.