Overview
In this book of essays, over forty successful writers in varied fields―poetry, science, the performing and visual arts, psychoanalysis, journalism, literature, and more―explore what drives them to write, and to work at their craft. In contributions arranged under three headings―""Models and Mentors,"" ""Urges and Traumas,"" and ""Evidence and Experiences""―each writer explores their personal understanding of writing as a psychological necessity. In varying ways, these candid, often emotional essays reveal a range of intimate, mysterious, and unpredictable purposes and motivations. Driven to Write provides fresh, practical, and imaginative approaches to literary art for aspiring and established writers alike.
Full Product Details
Author: Ellen Pinsky ,
Ellen Pinsky ,
Michael Slevin ,
Michael Slevin
Publisher: HighBridge Audio
Imprint: HighBridge Audio
Edition: Unabridged edition
ISBN: 9798228829916
Publication Date: 11 November 2025
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Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Ellen Pinsky is the author of Mortal Gifts (2017), described by one reviewer as ""[a] book to be read alongside Freud's Papers on Technique."" Her writing about psychoanalysis and her clinical work have been enriched by years of experience as a middle school English teacher. Ellen Pinsky is the author of Mortal Gifts (2017), described by one reviewer as ""[a] book to be read alongside Freud's Papers on Technique."" Her writing about psychoanalysis and her clinical work have been enriched by years of experience as a middle school English teacher. Michael Slevin draws from his experience as a psychoanalyst and journalist to find fresh perspectives on psychoanalytic ideas. He recently coedited The Trauma of Racism: Lessons from the Therapeutic Encounter (2023), which was heralded as a ""humanistic approach to the problem of racial oppression."" Michael Slevin draws from his experience as a psychoanalyst and journalist to find fresh perspectives on psychoanalytic ideas. He recently coedited The Trauma of Racism: Lessons from the Therapeutic Encounter (2023), which was heralded as a ""humanistic approach to the problem of racial oppression."" Tanya Eby is an Audie-nominated and AudioFile Earphones Award-winning narrator. AudioFile magazine says, ""Listening to Tanya Eby is like listening to a full-cast recording."" Tanya has a BA in English language and literature and an MFA in creative writing. Besides narrating, Tanya blogs and works on her own novels. She has published four novels and is at work on her fifth.
