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    We Wanted to Be Writers: Life, Love, and Literature at the Iowa Writers' Workshop
    We Wanted to Be Writers: Life, Love, and Literature at the Iowa Writers' Workshop
    We Wanted to Be Writers: Life, Love, and Literature at the Iowa Writers' Workshop
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    We Wanted to Be Writers: Life, Love, and Literature at the Iowa Writers' Workshop

    By Eric Olsen, Glenn Schaeffer and Bill Manhire

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    We Wanted to be Writers is a rollicking and insightful blend of original interviews, commentary, advice, gossip, anecdotes, analyses, history, and asides with nearly thirty graduates and teachers at the now legendary Iowa Writers' Workshop between 1974 and 1978. Among the talents that emerged in those years-writing, criticizing, drinking, and debating in the classrooms and barrooms of Iowa City-were the younger versions of writers who became John Irving, Jane Smiley, T. C. Boyle, Michelle Huneven, Allan Gurganus, Sandra Cisneros, Jayne Anne Phillips, Jennie Fields, Joy Harjo, Joe Haldeman, and many others. It is chock full of insights and a treasure trove of inspiration for all writers, readers, history lovers, and anyone who ever "wanted to be a writer."
    Jane Smiley on the Iowa writers' workshop: "In that period, the teachers tended to be men of a certain age, with the idea that competition was somehow the key-the Norman Mailer period. The story was that if you disagreed with Norman, or gave him a bad review, he'd punch you in the nose. You were supposed to get in fights in restaurants."

    T.C. Boyle on his short story "Drowning": "I got $25 for it, which was wonderful . . . You know, getting $25 for the product of your own brain? You could buy a lot of beer in Iowa City back then for that."
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSkyhorse
    Release dateAug 16, 2011
    ISBN9781628730586
    We Wanted to Be Writers: Life, Love, and Literature at the Iowa Writers' Workshop
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    Eric Olsen

    Eric is a UK-born citizen who went to South Africa on a 3-year contract and stayed there for 34 years. He is back in UK now, having travelled to many parts of the world. He is still a consultant in specialist engineering fields but devotes more time to history, archaeology and writing. Eric just can't stop writing. Married and having an adult family and grandchildren, he lives between the New Forest and the sea.

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    • 3/5
      The full title on this book is necessary for context: We Wanted to Be Writers: Life, Love, and Literature at the Iowa Writers' Workshop.The back cover summary of the book is one of the most accurate I have ever come across:---We Wanted to be Writers is a rollicking and insightful blend of original interviews, commentary, advice, anecdotes, analyses, history, and asides with nearly thirty graduates and teachers at the now legendary Iowa Writers' Workshop between 1974 and 1978. Among the talents that emerged in those years--writing, criticizing, drinking, and debating in the classrooms and barrooms of Iowa City--were the younger versions of writers who became John Irving, Jane Smiley, T. C. Boyle, Michelle Huneven, Allan Gurganus, Sandra Cisneros, Jayne Anne Phillips, Jennie Fields, Joy Harjo, Joe Haldeman, and many others. It is chock full of insights and a treasure trove of inspiration for all writers, readers, history lovers, and anyone who ever "wanted to be a writer."---I'm a published writer and a constant reader, so I fit the major demographics for the book. It was a fascinating, albeit slow and steady read. There are a lot of contributors and they go into extensive detail on the subject matter and what they experienced. Sometimes the detail felt like too much. It's not just a book of writers with advice for writers--indeed, a number of the graduates went on to great success in fields other than fiction. The book is heavily steeped in the time period of the 1970s, the good and the bad: sex, drugs, and the post-Vietnam experience. I was born in 1980. That whole nostalgia element went right over my head, and a lot of those behaviors didn't interest me that much.There's also another demographic I didn't fit in: I'm not a graduate from the Workshop in Iowa. If I was, there would certainly be more nostalgia for the familiar places and the landscape itself. I have never even been in the state of Iowa.If you are a fan of a particular author who is interviewed in the book, that would be a major incentive to read. Some of the contributors go into extensive detail on their background and influences. The one bad thing is that there is no index (which would have been a difficult endeavor considering the sheer amount of material) so focusing on a few favorites would lead to a lot of page flipping.I also write speculative fiction, and at times I found the attitude against that to be grating, even though one of the great success stories in the book is science fiction author Joe Haldeman. A lot of college classes and workshop are biased against genre fiction and that subject is addressed here early on, but at the very end of the book there are also a few derisive comments made about vampire books and popular fiction. Sure, I make fun of vampire books, too, but it's different when literary sorts do it. It feels a lot more pretentious.The writers' voices really came across. I especially appreciated the end where they discuss what the Workshop didn't teach them, and how many of them struggled with poverty and rejection as they tried to find a place in the real world. However, I don't know if I will keep it on my shelf. The good advice is buried under so many memories and names that it would be a challenge to find my favorite quotes or sections again. I think if I was a few decades older or had a connection to Iowa, this book would be a keeper for sure. As it is now, it was a decent read that just didn't mesh with me on a personal level.
    • 3/5
      Are all writers fans of writing workshops? No. And I don't happen to be one of them. That said, I love attending workshops where I can visit (and bitch) with other writers, learn the latest industry news and hopefully make a new friend or two. I was thrilled to win a copy of this book. Who hasn't heard of the famous Iowa Writers' Workshop. I was curious to read an insiders view. I found the book interesting although I can't say I learned anything new to apply to my own writing. And I would have liked to see the book cover a wider time period than 1974-1978. Most of the authors interviewed were not familiar to me and had there been some of my favorites (who in all likelihood never attended) this would have added to the book's appeal. Overall, an interesting read.
    • 3/5
      I've read a number of these "writers talking about what it's like to be a writer" book in the past. This one doesn't stand out as being too remarkable. The niche it fills is that it addresses what it's like to have been a writer studying at the (famous only in some circles) Iowa Writer's Workshop. And not just any writers (for certainly, quite a number have passed through those halls), but specifically only writers who were in attendance in and around the time that the two co-authors of this book were there during the mid-70's As such, it felt somewhat like a trip down somebody else's memory lane. Does that sound like a criticism? It is. It conjures a number of complaints, for instance: interesting as that slice of history is in the 'Workshop's overall story, it would be even more interesting to hear how that compares with the workshop of today, though (alas) no "young" writers, recent graduates, were interviewed for comparison. It seemed that these authors simply wanted to revisit a cherished time in their own past.Well, okay. Nothing really wrong with that as a wrapper, bringing all of the interviews together. Does it make for good read? Yes, in parts. My second complaint is that the selection of authors seems rather sparse. They claim this period in the 'Workshop's past to be the most prolific in churning out successful writers. (I won't bother to flip back through the book and find their exact quote, but trust me, they say it in there somewhere towards the beginning.) (Oh, and towards the middle they have an entire couple of pages on what it means to be a successful writer.) Yet, the only two writers I even recognized were T.C. Boyle and John Irving. They mentioned quite a few other names (Irving's love for Kurt Vonnegut is well published already and he talked at length about his surrogate father figure), but those were the only two who contributed to this book. The rest, maybe a couple dozen others, I didn't know at all. And anyone who's even glanced at my LibraryThing catalog will realize, I'm familiar with a fair number of writers.So I go back to my original complaint. Limiting yourself to just Iowa Writer's Workshop graduates is fine, but limiting them to just those who you knew? (Or were there when you were?) Why be so exclusive? I would much rather have read a book where the authors solicited feedback from a wide range of former students. But that's just me.I suspect this book will find a home on the shelves with curious writing enthusiasts who are additionally curious what life is/was like at the Iowa Writer's Workshop, but honestly if I hadn't gotten this from the LT Early Reviewers forum, I wouldn't have paid $16.95 to bring it home. I will give it 3 stars because the content was decent, losing 2 stars because the concept is thin and uninspired.
    • 4/5
      I've often thought about going to the Iowa Writers' Workshop, but don't like the workshop setting and this book helped me resolve that conflict -- I don't think I'll ever go.While that may not be the intent of the authors, that's what I got out of it, along with a lot of interesting discourse on what makes a good/bad instructor, why good writers are often bad instructors, how to blend or not blend in with your writing peers, and whether the craft of writing is actually taught at IWW.What I liked most was that I could pick it up about anywhere and find something useful on which to read and reflect. It's very much like having a conversation with other writers except you don't have to excuse yourself to go to the bathroom and you never have to fill up their drinks or order pizza.If you're a writer, this should be on your bookshelf.
    • 3/5
      I'm a bit torn on my opinion of this book. The chapter in which the contributors describe their writing routines and their perspective on writing as a whole was informative and (at times) inspiring, but I grew less and less interested in the sections in which the contributors described their experiences at the Iowa Writer's Workshop in the 1970's. I know part of this is because I wasn't alive to experience the 70's, but part of it is also because I disagreed with the philosophies of the workshop. To me, writing should be an enjoyable and spiritual experience, something that should resemble play more than work. Many of these writers, however, described how humbling the experience was, about how quickly they were disabused of the notion that they were quality writers. One of the prevailing messages throughout the book was "I am not worthy to be a writer," which was quite discouraging for me as a beginning writer. I suppose for a reader interested in the history of the workshop, or a reader/writer interested in literary fiction, the book would be a worthwhile read, but it wasn't for me. And so, I give it a 3 star rating - the book has value, but not for everyone.
    • 4/5
      I'm not a writer, but I am interested in the creative process of writing and I find a writer's life interesting. This book dealt with a group of students that attended the workshop in the 70s and although I was not familiar with most of them, I still found it a nice look into the making of a writer. I liked the personal histories that shared their beginnings as a writer, usually as very young children. How they were accepted into the program was a bit boring. When the authors shared their own processes of writing or gave advice, those were parts I found the most interesting. I do think there is encouragement and inspiration in this book for those really dedicated writers who want to feel a connection to shared experiences like insecurity about their work and the rejection that is inevitable while learning the craft of writing. I do think the workshop experience as a whole is a positive thing. It toughens a person up, refines their skills and builds a network of people that can help a writing career.
    • 4/5
      Olsen and Schaeffer were students at the Iowa Writers' Workshop in the mid-1970s, along with Jane Smiley, T. C. Boyle, Allan Gurganus, Jayne Ann Phillips, and many others. In this book, they've pulled together observations about the Workshop, writing, and the publishing industry from about 30 fellow students and faculty. For those who are curious about the experience of getting an MFA and being/becoming writers, [We Wanted to Be Writers] provides diverse perspectives, from those who found inspiration and support to those who found the Workshop too competitive. The diverse voice also provide insight into the range of ways that Workshop graduates approach writing and define success. I live near Iowa City and teach at the University of Iowa, so I was fascinated to learn more about the Iowa Writers' Workshop. The influence of the Workshop extends far beyond the MFA students. I love the readings and events that take place in Iowa City, a UNESCO City of Literature. And I've always enjoyed learning about learning - in books like One L, which provides insight into law school, and Snapshots from Hell, which shows us the ropes of MBA programs. This book joins that tradition. The choice to blend so many voices in one book had its pros and cons. The diverse perspectives came at the expense of a flowing narrative. However, for those of you who are interested in a behind-the-scenes look at a legendary MFA program, I recommend We Wanted to Be Writers.
    • 4/5
      This took me forever to read. Not because it was bad or boring, but neither was it strongly propulsive. Chatty, is what I'd call it, but with a lot of good commentary from a lot of different angles about writing, the writing life, the pursuit of an MFA, etc. I just I kept getting distracted by all sorts of other shiny things.It's a collective anecdotal narrative, with input from people you've heard of (T.C. Boyle, John Irving, Sandra Cisneros, Allan Gurganus) and then a bunch you haven't, because it's not all about becoming famous or successful but rather the process of becoming a working writer, whatever that means to the people in question.And there's something very sweet about it, all these people talking about craft and what it means to them to be writers -- they manage to sidestep what could be a super narcissistic chorus. Instead it's very affirmative, that there are as many different ways to be a writer as there are writers. Which I know, doh. But it hit me at just the right time, and I do recommend it for anyone who's interested in that kind of discussion.
    • 4/5
      'We Wanted To Be Writers' is a dialogue among almost thirty students and teachers of the esteemed Iowa Writers' Workshop, while they attended during the 1970s. At times, the writing seems like many people are in a room discussing the book as it is transcribed, with a section from one person that seemingly connects to what the last has said.. 'We Wanted to Be Writers' is named that for a reason -- not all of them actually went on to become writers. Though there are some amazing writers included here, those who haven't written that bestseller, or haven't published anything at all, have interesting things to say anyway. I have never, even for a second, ever considered myself to be a writer. It doesn't seem easy! But I'm a reader. This book can be read by writers or readers, those interested in the writing process, or those interested in these writers specifically, as there is a lot of autobiographical writing here from them. If it has anything to do with books, I'm usually interested. I especially love the 'Books by the Bed' entries, as I love knowing what writers are reading (they should know what they're talking about-- it is their craft!) Personally, T.C. Boyle is a favorite writer of mine. I knew he'd be included, along with Kurt Vonnegut (at least, I was hoping for some fun stories from his students!) The book was worth reading just for something that Dennis Mathis says about Kurt Vonnegut's "plaque dedicated to the 90% of workshop graduates who don't go on to become writers". There is more to it, but I'll leave it for the book! Thirty great minds sharing their wisdom -- not bad!
    • 3/5
      If you're looking for a how-to book on writing, this isn't the book for you. That's not its purpose. If you want to read works by the Iowa Workshop writers, this isn't the book for you. That isn't it's purpose. It seems to be intended to give one the feel of what it was like to be in the workshop, how that helped or didn't help the writers involved. A strength of the book is that those who really felt the experience was harmful to them were permitted to state just that in language as strong as they desired.This is a good book for frequent, quick reads, as rarely does an author use more than half a page to give his/her opinion on any topic.For me, the best part was when contributors were discussing their relationships with other writers. Some are more interesting than others, so it can be an uneven read. Overall, this book is an interesting read, but not compelling. How it will strike other readers depends on how each reader feels connected to various writers and their opinions.
    • 4/5
      I apologize for the lateness of my review -- I recieved this review copy nearly a year ago. I'm a (returning) college student now, so reading for pleasure has been greatly reduced. It was interesting to read about academia while I was on break in between semesters, even though where I'm currently attending (community college) is not quite like what a post-BA university program would be. Many people seem to think that writer's workshops are one (maybe two) week long sessions where writers can hit up agents, etc...but Iowa Writers' Workshop is actually more of an academic format, taking a couple years, and if completed, a degree is acquired. This book, compliled by two graduates from the Workshop in the 1970s, seeks out other writers from the same era -- specifically, 1974-1978. Some of these grads are better known to the general reading public than others, such as: T.C. Boyle, Jane Smiley, Allan Gurganus, and Sandra Cisneros. Some of the teachers that spent time at Iowa were also well-known authors (or in some cases, formerly well-known), so there are several anecdotes about them as well -- John Cheever and John Irving, for example. The graduates featured here also share thoughts on how the publishing culture has changed over time, which I found interesting. Jayne Anne Phillips states:"...publishers were patient enough to support, nurture, and stay with a writer through the early stages of refining and honing a native talent. I don't believe that's so now. Agents and editors want to rush the young writer's career on a book that may not be anything as fine as what that writer might, in time, finally write. A very few lucky and talented writers may break through this way. But what happens to the others?"T.C. Boyle adds: "...it's going to be tough for writers in general; for the few who get the blockbuster great. It's going to be tough on publishers too because their bread and butter is the backlist, and if you have one-hit and two-hit wonders, where's the backlist?"Regarding teachers, Allan Gurganus states: "It amazes me to think that people were in a class being taught by John Cheever and they had never read his work; they didn't know who he was. I am still dumbfounded by how little many writers have actually read. Only in America. Every person sees himself as Columbus, the first. You go to Argentina, they can tell you every poem, by heart, written by any Argentine since the beginning of literacy. Here? People study with a master of prose, professing to be writers, and they are not even curious enough to read their mentor!"Once I got started reading this book, I enjoyed it although it isn't the type to tear through in a matter of days. There's a lot to think about and digest here -- not that it's a difficult read. I'm old enough (but not as old as the 1974-1978 workshop grads) to have either read, or be familiar with, many of the authors (and their teachers) here. These workshop grads of the 1970s provide good insight that might not be fully appreciated by today's younger people because they are more familiar with current authors such as, say, Stephenie Meyer.
    • 3/5
      Often I'm inclined to be a generous reviewer when I understand that I'm really not the intended audience for a book. Unfortunately, in this case, I'm probably very close to the intended audience for this one--provided the intended audience goes beyond the 100 or so people who were actually students at the Iowa Writers' Workshop in the mid-seventies. I read and enjoy literary fiction and recognize many of the writers in this book. I majored in creative writing and taught college writing. I have attended many, many writing workshops and appreciate the "workshop method." I went to graduate school as an adult, and "wanted to be a writer." I am very familiar with the reputation of the Iowa Writers' Workshop. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean I'm interested in an expanded version of their alumni newsletter. I did upgrade the book a bit--probably a whole star or so--in appreciation of the sizable chunk where they asked these writers about their method and what experience has taught them about writing. That chapter--and bits and pieces of other chapters that operate in the same vein--would have made a charming and probably very useful book for college/grad school writing students. Many of these authors are very successful by literary standards (John Irving and Jane Smiley, for instance, and Michael Cunningham and Kurt Vonnegut by proxy). And here they are very candid and inspirational and show by their variety how many different ways one can be "successful" with completely different methods and approaches. But the book bogs down in the history of the program, the life stories of the participants, and the petty little anecdotes about Fellowship squabbles and living arrangements. I understand that in a culture that worships celebrity tell-all stories, there's a great temptation to think that the genuinely talented artists you happen to know personally should be as fascinating negotiating living arrangements and airing their grievances as Hulk Hogan and Kim Kardashian, but they actually aren't. I think that might be because they're a little bit better than that. This book could have been a lot better than that. And in the "writing" sections it is. They should have cut the rest and just sent the transcripts their fellow alumni.

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