The Daily Writer: 365 Meditations To Cultivate A Productive And Meaningful Writing Life »

Fred White is an Associate Professor at Santa Clara University in California, where he has taught since 1980. He received his B.A. and M.A. degrees in English from the University of Minnesota (1967, 1973) and his Ph.D. in English from the University of Iowa (1980). He is the author of The Essential John Muir (SCU, 2006), The Well-Crafted Argument, 2nd edition (Houghton Mifflin, 2005), and Lifewriting (Quill Driver Books, 2004).

This devotional for all writers emphasizes the importance of deep thinking in the context of writing and cultivating a meaningful writing life. Action-oriented entries prompt writers to integrate practice into their daily life and dedicate meaningful thought to their writing pursuits. From getting in a creative frame of mind to maintaining good writing habits to breaking through writer's block, this helpful guide is every writer's key to developing the discipline, focus and dedication needed to become successful.