This Word Now
By Owen Egerton
1892
First Published
4.38
Average Rating
291
Number of Pages
This book is built to start fires. Whether you’re an aspiring writer just starting out or a seasoned author working to complete your next novel, This Word Now is a box of matches and a stack of kindling. Through a series of essays and exercises, acclaimed writers and instructors Jodi and Owen Egerton guide you through techniques for cultivating creativity, building narratives, and energizing your writing with passion and play. Filled with insight, humor, and anecdotes from the writing life, this book is the perfect companion for writers looking to sharpen their craft.
Avg Rating
4.38
Number of Ratings
34
5 STARS
62%
4 STARS
18%
3 STARS
18%
2 STARS
3%
1 STARS
0%
goodreads
Author
Owen Egerton
Author · 7 books
Owen Egerton is the author of the novel The Book of Harold, the Illegitimate Son of God as well as the novel Marshall Hollenzer is Driving and the short story collection How Best to Avoid Dying. He is also an accomplished screenplay writer and commentator for NPR affiliated stations. He is also the co-creator of the award winning comedy hit The Sinus Show which performed for six years at the Alamo Drafthouse Theater, and for several years Egerton was the artistic director of Austin’s National Comedy Theatre. His writing has been featured in Puerto del Sol, Killing the Buddha, Tiferet, Word Riot, and several other magazines and literary journals. Egerton earned a MFA in Creative Writing from Texas State University in 2005. He currently lives in Austin, Texas with his wife and two children.
