Dear Writer, Inspiration and Advice on Writing

"From the first line, Coleen pulled me in, inspired me, took my hand. She got me thinking like a writer again." Kathleen Elken, Editor "Reading DEAR WRITER gave me the courage and audacity to call myself an author." Mindy Miner Holland, Librarian & Aspiring Author"Authentic, concise, and moving, DEAR WRITER unearthed and then fertilized my need to create." Ellen Laird, Professor of English"If you're looking for a guide to get you started on the writer's path, look no more. Prolific author Coleen Paratore [...] shows how to capture firefly sparks."Rose Kent, Author of Rocky Road"Few teachers can combine practical and inspiring instruction as Paratore does in this letter to writers." Gladys Craig, Ph.D."This book is like having your own personal writing coach beside you. Coleen gives guidance, encouragement, and permission to love the unique writer you are. This book is a gift for all who want to write or become better writers." Virginia L. Cuddihy, Aspiring NovelistColeen Murtagh Paratore is the award-winning, best-selling author of 22 books across multiple genres, with giant houses Simon & Schuster and Scholastic, and respected indies Charlesbridge and Sourcebooks. A beloved writing teacher, book coach, and inspirational speaker, the author lives in Troy, NY. www.coleenparatore.com