Bird by BirdBird by Bird is not just a guide to writing; it's a deeply moving, insightful journey through the mind and spirit of a writer. Anne Lamott, acclaimed novelist and memoirist, shares her wealth of experience in this witty, honest, and profoundly down to earth book. A compendium of advice, anecdotes, and encouragement, it has remained a timeless resource for writers and aspiring writers alike since its first publication in the United States in the 1990s.