Meredith Allard continues to be one of my favorite voices when it comes to writing inspiration. In The Swirl and Swing of Words, Allard uses her trademark humor to share the tricks of the writer’s trade in a way that makes us grateful to be alive. This is one writing reference book I will not be without. 

—Mary Ressenor

As with her previous nonfiction book, bestselling author Meredith Allard shows why the writing life is the very best life there is. if you love writing and need some encouragement from time to time, The Swirl and Swing of Words is the book you need.

—Austen Reviews

The Swing and Swirl of Words: Embracing the Writing Life

Some of us are compelled to share our creative visions through the written word. If we want to stay true to our dreams of being writers, then we should embrace the writing life.

Embracing the writing life means giving into the joys and the challenges of our chosen art form. Embracing the writing life means living fully, being present in the moment, and finding meaning in the smallest things. This is how we fill our creative well, after all–with life. 

Whether you are new to writing or have many years under your belt, embracing the writing life may be the best thing you can do for yourself as a creative person, and a human being.