writing ambitiously –

If you are a student or a scholar (- or a critic), writing is what you do. It can only make sense to do it absolutely as well as you are able

– James Elkins

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  Axel Antas © Obstructed view (Horizon), 2010

 

3 Comments Add yours

  1. Harold Rhenisch says:

    Exquisite! This is wonderful. Thank you!

  2. I have read the entire section, “10. The Challenge of Writing Ambitiously”. James Elkins offers such sound advice on the art and practice of writing…thank you for introducing me to his work.

    1. Sigrun says:

      My pleasure! I find this to be very interesting reflections upon writing.

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