Writers On Writing Precis

In Writers on Writing (2000), Kent Haruf explains that all writers have their own customs, rituals, and surroundings when they begin their writing. He gives examples of different authors and the atmosphere they surround themselves with when they begin their writing process.  In order to make a personal connection with his audience, he gives insight to his own writing environment.  Haruf describes the room in which he does all of his writings and how it inspires him.  He provides a wide variety of examples in order to motivate young writers to develop a personal atmosphere in which to do their best writing.