The Writer's chapbook cover

The Writer's chapbook

by George Plimpton

*The Writer's Chapbook* is a collection of excerpts from interviews given by famous writers of the 20th century to The Paris Review. The book is divided into four sections: The Writer: A Profile; Technical Matters; Different Forms; and The Writer's Life. Each section contains a treasure trove of wisdom divided into further categories covering things like short stories, politics, criticism, children's books, revising, motivation and many more.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?