If You Want to Write

First published in 1938, Brenda Ueland’s little book has quietly inspired generations of writers. Her message is disarmingly simple and fierce: everyone is talented, original, and has something important to say, and the way to write is to be honest, generous, and unafraid. Part craft guide, part manifesto for the creative life, it reads like encouragement from a wise friend. Guy Kawasaki places it among his ten favorite books of all time.