A Broom of One's Own - Words on Writing, Housecleaning, and Life

Now a writing teacher, Nancy Peacock has a varied resume: house cleaner, bartender, carpenter, locksmith, costumer, baker, waitress, assistant drum maker, and newspaper deliverer. But throughout it all, she was always a writer-the author of two highly regarded novels. In these honest and witty essays, Peacock explores the writing life-offering useful lessons on subjects such as inspiration, craft, and criticism as well as encouragement to all writers-regardless of what their current job may be.

About the author

Nancy Peacock is the author of two novels, Life Without Water and Home Across the Road. She has worked as a housecleaner, bartender, carpenter, locksmith, costumer, baker, waitress, assistant drum maker, and newspaper deliverer. Now a writing teacher, she lives with her husband in Chatham County, North Carolina.

Product details

• Authors: Nancy Peacock
• Publisher: Harper Perennial USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.03.2008
• EAN: 9780061357879
• ISBN: 978-0-06-135787-9
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 203 mm x 12 mm
• Series: P.S.
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Literary Figures, COMPOSITION & WRITING: MEMOIR & BIOGRAPHY, LITERARY COLLECTIONS: Essays, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES: Writing / General, LITERARY CRITICISM: Women Authors, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES: Writing / Authorship, LITERARY CRITICISM: Shakespeare, EDUCATION: Reference