The Writer Laid Bare

By Lee Kofman

Emotional Honesty in a Writers Art, Craft and Life

The Writer Laid Bare is a book for everyone who loves the craft of good writing. Be they a voracious reader wanting to know more or an emerging writer themselves, best-selling author and writing coach Lee Kofman has distilled all her wisdom, insight and passion into this guide to writing and emotional honesty in literature.

Inspired by her popular writing courses, Lee also offers practical advice on drafts, edits and how to achieve a life/writing balance. How combining her writing with motherhood led her to recognise that ‘ the pram in the hall’ issue is real.A combination of raw memoir and a professional writing toolkit, Lee examines her own life, rich in story , language and emotion to reveal how committing to a truthful writing practice helped her conquer writer’s block and develop her own authentic voice.

“An exploration of the joyful - and painful - art of writing" – CHRISTIAN WHITE

“If you’re looking for advice on writing – or for a gift for an aspiring writer, Lee’s book would be an excellent choice. As an established writer, I still found plenty of food for thought, so it’s not just for newbies.” – GRAEME SIMSION

“‘The Writer Laid Bare’ is a luscious and intricately rendered compendium for writers—both new and established… Kofman’s charismatic wisdom shines through… It’s a guide for writing, but also a manifesto for a creative life.” – KILL YOUR DARLINGS

“A rich and delicious distillation of experience, wisdom and reading.” – MELANIE CHENG