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Writing Past Dark (ebook)

Writing Past Dark (ebook)

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Our take on the Writing Past Dark (ebook)

Writing Past Dark is Bonnie Friedman's short memoir-craft book about the emotional side of writing: envy, distraction, grief, and the fear of finishing. It is not a how-to manual with exercises; it is a set of personal essays that name the feelings that stall writers and show how working writers move through them. At 160 pages it is a quick, re-readable read, closer to Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird than to a structured guide like Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way. It suits writers who already know the craft basics and want company for the psychological part.

Best forWriters stuck in envy or self-doubtFans of literary memoir about craftGraduate students and workshop writersAnyone who prefers essays to exercises
Pros
  • Short essays that are easy to read in one sitting
  • Names the emotional blocks most craft books skip
  • Honest, specific anecdotes from a working writer's life
  • Brief enough to revisit when motivation dips
  • Well suited to rereading between projects
Cons
  • No exercises, prompts, or step-by-step instruction
  • Little practical advice on structure, plot, or revision
  • The memoir framing may not suit readers wanting a manual
  • Some essays circle the same themes

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Writing Past Dark (ebook) price history

Lowest price we've seen: $11.50 on Nov 9 at Walmart. Tracked across 8 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Readers who love it describe it as one of the few books that addresses the inner life of writing rather than technique. Many say it helped them keep going through envy and doubt. Others find it too personal and light on usable instruction.

What people mention
  • Emotional honestyPraisedReaders value how directly Friedman names envy, fear, and distraction.
  • Practical adviceCriticisedSome readers want more exercises and technique than the essays offer.
  • LengthPraisedThe short page count makes it easy to read and revisit.
  • Memoir styleMixedThe personal storytelling draws some readers and frustrates others.

Specifications

Book Format Type
Paperback
Publisher
Harper Perennial
Book Author
Bonnie Friedman
Book Language
English
Book Publisher
Harper Perennial
Main Genre
Non-fiction
Subgenre
Self-Help

Questions and answers

Is this a how-to writing guide?
No. It is a collection of personal essays about the emotional side of writing. It offers insight and encouragement rather than exercises or step-by-step instruction.
How does it compare with Bird by Bird?
Both mix memoir with advice on writing. Friedman focuses more tightly on envy, doubt, and the inner life, while Lamott covers craft and process more broadly.
Do I need writing experience to read it?
No. Beginners can read it, but it lands hardest with writers who have already faced rejection, comparison, or a stalled draft.
How long is it?
The print edition runs 160 pages, split into short chapters with a table of contents.
Is it available as an ebook?
Yes. It is sold as an ebook as well as in paperback, so you can read it on a phone, tablet, or e-reader.
Where is the Writing Past Dark (ebook) cheapest?
At Walmart, for $11.50, 39% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Writing Past Dark (ebook)?
8 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Target, HarperCollins Publishers, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org.

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Original Language
English
Translated Language
No
Page Count
160
Chapters
Yes