Tracy Kidder, writer of award-winning books like The Soul of the New Machine, House, and Among School Children and his long-time editor, Richard Todd (not the Jets QB) write about their writing relationship. Topics include style, grammar, memoirs, essays, and the editing process. Tracy Kidder shows how he takes a book from idea to published text. Richard Todd shows what editors really do (at least, what the good ones do). If you’re interested in improving your writing skills, Kidder and Todd provide valuable commentary. There’s also a nice appendix of useful writing guides. GRADE: A
Really enjoyed AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN. And was there another one about a house? Will look for this.
Yes, Patti, Tracy Kidder’s HOUSE tells the story of how a house is built. It fascinated me.
Sounds worth looking for. I figured the old Jets quarterback was not the Richard Todd in question.
Jeff, Kidder & Todd share their writing experiences and wisdom. Anyone interested in the writing process should take a look at GOOD PROSE.
Of course Todd is not the quarterback. He’s the Englishman who starred in The Hasty Heart and Rob Roy. Good thing I’m here to keep things straight.
Thanks for keeping us straight, Bob.
Got something good for us tomorrow, George? Mine’s up.
I need to look for HOUSE at the library, my new go-to free bookstore.
Rick, you’ll really like Tracy Kidder’s HOUSE. My FFB will pop up around midnight. Art Scott and other Wodehouse fans will like tomorrow’s post.