Surprisingly, all writers pass through the same sequence of stages in the course of their careers. It was this remarkable insight that inspired veteran authors Nancy Pickard and Lynn Lott to write one of the wisest and liveliest guides to the literary life ever penned - a volume of astonishing revelations, warm reassurance, brilliant encouragement and welcome humour. No matter what you write or how much recognition you've received, you are bound to pass through the seven steps on the writer's path. This book shows how to successfully move from one to the next.