Rittenhouse Writers

Rittenhouse Writers: Reflections on a Fiction Workshop / 255-page paperback / 5.5" x 8.5" / ISBN 978-1-58988-112-9 / Publication Date: May 2016 "James Rahn, Jersey boy and Philadelphia treasure, has written a moving and insightful book about what happens when you create something vibrant and necessary and stick around for the long haul, whether it's teaching, writing, friendships, or love. The answers aren't always simple, and Rahn explores them with the same gusto, honesty, wry humor, and generosity of spirit he brings to his fiction and his famous workshops. This book is a powerful reminder of the importance of community and mentorship in the making of literature."—Sam Lipsyte, author of The Fun Parts"Will enlighten all readers who write or long to do so."—Booklist James Rahn has led the Rittenhouse Writers' Group since he founded it in 1988, making it one of America's longest-running independent fiction workshops. Hundreds of writers and would-be writers have sought out the group fo