The Art of Writing Italy
Originally published by Australian CountryExcerpt
An acclaimed Australian author is standing in front of a group of writers from Australia, Britain, France, Holland, New Zealand, Denmark and America. They are 10 disciples framed by chairs, pens poised, seeking the gospel of The Art of Writing at a residency that was once a medieval monastery at the heart of the historic quarter of Florence.
There’s a palpable sense of urgency in the room. One week is not enough to master the art of memoir and the essentials of story, but it’s a beginning, and they are about to get lost in a love affair with Italy …