The Joy of Writing is an exploration of the art of prose. Assessing writing in terms of style and substance, it discusses both how to write and what to write, as well as why to write, offering balanced overviews of key issues along the way. It is a book for those who have lost their way, and forgotten why they started in the first place. It is addressed to you, the struggling writer, who have forgotten how to get a tune out of your instrument. This book is designed to help you remember.