Just Open a Vein: Writers on Writing

by William Brohaugh (Editor)

Alex Haley, Irving Wallace, Ray Bradbury, Harlan Ellison, plus 33 other writers share their intimate, humorous, and painful reflections on the joys, fears and frustrations of the writing life.

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction

212 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1987

Reviews

[Jillian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Generally when I read pieces on writing, I'm looking either for inspiration and tips for my own writing or inside information about authors and books I already know and love. This collection included more autobiography than inspiration and advice, and there were only a few names that I recognized. Still, most of the pieces were entertaining and well-written, and they covered a wide variety of subjects and voices. It's a nice little collection from the late 80s.

[Cassie McCully · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good read. I found that I am a fan of short inspiring reads--especially on the writing life.

[Mike Savage · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's true, all you gotta do is open a vein and keep typing.

[Jacqui Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was insightful, entertaining, and just plain amazing for me to read as a writer.