A Broom of One's Own

Now a writing teacher, Nancy Peacock has a varied r sum house cleaner, bartender, carpenter, locksmith, costumer, baker, waitress, assistant drum maker, and newspaper deliverer. But throughout it all, she was always a writer--the author of two highly regarded novels.

In these honest and witty essays, Peacock explores the writing life--offering useful lessons on subjects such as inspiration, craft, and criticism as well as encouragement to all writers--regardless of what their current job may be.