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Six Vintage Books Every Aspiring Writer Should Read

Here are six books from Vintage authors that every aspiring novelist, poet, playwright or nonfiction writer should read.

With a new year often comes new ambitions for the days ahead. Whether it’s been your lifelong dream to pen a novel, or a more recent goal to spend more time being creative in 2024, here are six books to motivate and inspire you on your journey.