About the Author

A widely published author and editor, Barbara Abercrombie teaches at the UCLA Extension Writer's Program. She lives in Santa Monica, California.

Reviews

Praise for Barbara Abercrombie's Writing Books:

"Barbara Abercrombie is a truly gifted teacher."
-- Jacqueline Winspear, author of the Maisie Dobbs mysteries

"Funny and full of comfort (and the company of writing rock stars), this book is as essential to any writer as a verb."
-- Caroline Leavitt, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Pictures of You"

"There is something necessary in these pages for everyone, from the beginning writer to the widely published author."
-- Naomi Benaron, author of "Running the Rift", winner of the Bellwether Prize for Fiction

Praise for "A Year of Writing Dangerously"
"Turn to [it] every morning, noon, or night when you sit down to write."
-- Jacqueline Winspear, author of the Maisie Dobbs mysteries