Alchemy of the Word: Writers Talk About Writing

In Alchemy of the Word over 20 writers discuss topics relevant for anyone who has ever attempted to communicate via the written word. Themes discussed: Aesthetic Ambition; Originality and Influence; The Spirit of the Thing; Composing the Wilderness; Form and Content; Points of View; Writing and Community; Literary Activism. These short essays are taken from keynote addresses and commencement speeches given to MFA students at Goddard College. Each essay focuses sharply on the task of writing, writing well, and writing to engage the reader.