{"product_id":"millions-of-suns-9780472076475","title":"Millions of Suns","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffers an open invitation for all writers to create something new. Each chapter features a pair of essays-in-dialogue between two working artists, Sharon Fagan McDermott and M.C. Benner Dixon, which addresses a specific writing element such as metaphor, inspiration, place, surprise, or imagery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“During my decades of teaching creative writing, I’ve often longed for a book like this—not a dull craft book, a how-to book that turns writing into a math problem, but a lively invitation into the magic and wonder of it, as well as the frustrations and self doubts. The warmth and humanity of these writers comes through every page as they welcome us into their writing lives. The collaborative nature of this work, with separate essays by both authors, offers a fresh, unique perspective—there is not just one way to write. This book provides comfort in that knowledge, allowing readers the flexibility to explore, to chart their own paths. These two honest, intimate, and at times vulnerable voices offer constant assurance—even in the writing prompts!”\u003cbr\u003e —Jim Daniels, Thomas Stockham Baker University Professor of English Emeritus, Carnegie Mellon University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In clear radiant prose, McDermott and Dixon create a dialogue about the role that art, nature, family and friendship have played in their respective writing practices. They courageously discuss elusive concepts such as inspiration and transcendence, as well as sharing their skepticism about beauty, but these skilled wordsmiths always bring our attention back to the practical business of writing and revision. Each chapter includes inspiration-prompts to nudge us forward in our own attempts to write and explore. \u003ci\u003eMillions of Suns\u003c\/i\u003e is much more than a guide to writing, although it does a credible job at that task; it is a gift that inspires us to find grace in the world and forgiveness for ourselves.”—Michael Simms, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Talon Trilogy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This book is just what I’ve been looking for! Filled with essays that dive into writing craft and the writerly life, with fresh and unique prompts, this book offers real encouragement and wisdom. I’ll be assigning it to the MFA students I teach and recommending it to friends. I needed an updated, contemporary, inspirational, and honest book—and, in particular, was looking for one that spoke to environmental and social justice. This book fits the bill.”—Laura Pritchett, Director of the MFA in Nature Writing at Western Colorado University, PEN-USA award winning author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Introduction to Millions of Suns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. MEMORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking Flight: On Memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEverything I Can’t Remember\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory Prompts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. IMAGERY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Clouds at Bearfence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh Firecoal Chestnuts, Finches Wings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImagery Prompts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. SURPRISE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurprise!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNow Narrowly We Knew Her\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurprise Prompts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. INSPIRATION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild Dogs and Pittsburgh Sunrise: When Inspiration Calls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind a Door: Entering the Writing House\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspiration Prompts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. METAPHOR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Question about Metaphor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat my Metaphors Say\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetaphor Prompts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6. PLACE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen I Say Here\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo Reach the Moon: On Place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace Prompts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7. READING\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen a Child Meets her Words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfessions of an Acolyte: Regarding Jealousy and Ambition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading Prompts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8. STRUCTURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Space: The Fullness in Emptiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Thing of It: Prose as Physical Object\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructure Prompts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9. THE PRESENT MOMENT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is it Then Between Us?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Fragile Planet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresent Moment Prompts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10. REVISION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Build a Bicycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Power of Do-Over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevision Prompts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11. WRITER’S BLOCK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePostcards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote to Self\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriter’s Block Prompts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12. 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