The Writer's Block

Author: Jason Rekulak
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 9780762409488
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 672

Book Description
Anxious to write that Great American Novel but don't know where to begin? Help is on the way with our Writer's Block! This guide to beating writer's block comes packaged in the shape of an actual block: 3" x 3" x 3", with 672 pages and more than 200 photographs throughout. Next time you're stuck, just flip open The Writer's Block to any page to find an idea or exercise that will jump-start your imagination. Many of these assignments come straight from the creative writing classes of celebrated novelists like Ethan Canin, Richard Price, Toni Morrison, and Kurt Vonnegut: Joyce Carol Oates explains how she uses running to destroy writer's block. Elmore Leonard describes how he often finds ideas just by reading the newspaper. E. Annie Proulx discusses finding inspiration at garage sales. Isabel Allende tells why she always begins a new novel on January 8th. John Irving explains why he prefers to write the last sentence first. Fresh, fun, and irreverent, The Writer's Block also features advice from contemporary editors and literary agents, lessons from the awful novels of Joan Collins and Robert James Waller, a filmography of movies concerning writer's block (e.g., The Shining, Barton Fink), and countless other surprises. With this chunky little book at your side, you may never experience writer's block again!

Writer's Block

Author: Mike Rose
Publisher: SIU Press
ISBN: 0809386909
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 172

Book Description
Writer’s block is more than a mere matter of discomfort and missed deadlines; sustained experiences of writer’s block may influence academic success and career choices. Writers in the business world, professional writers, and students all have known this most common and least studied problem with the composing process. Mike Rose, however, sees it as a limitable problem that can be precisely analyzed and remedied through instruction and tutorial programs. Rose defines writer’s block as “an inability to begin or continue writing for reasons other than a lack of skill or commitment,” which is measured by “passage of time with limited productive involvement in the writing task.” He applies insights of cognitive psychology to reveal dimensions of the problem never before examined. In his three-faceted approach, Rose develops and administers a questionnaire to identify writers experiencing both high and low degrees of blocking; through stimulated recall he examines the composing processes of these writers; and he proposes a cognitive conceptualization of writer’s block and of the composing process. In drawing up his model, Rose delineates many cognitive errors that cause blocking, such as inflexible rules or conflicting planning strategies. He also discusses the practices and strategies that promote effective composition. The reissue of this classic study of writer’s block includes a new preface by the author that advocates more mixed-methods research in rhetoric and composition, details how he conducted his writer’s block study, and discusses how his approach to a study like this would be different if conducted today.

Around the Writer's Block

Author: Rosanne Bane
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101597119
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description
Discover the tricks that your brain uses to keep you from writing—and how to beat them. Do you: Want to write, but find it impossible to get started? Keep your schedules so full that you don’t have any time to write? Wait until the last minute to write, even though you know you could do a better job if you gave yourself more time? Suddenly remember ten other things that you need to do whenever you sit down to write? Sabotage your own best efforts with lost files, missed deadlines, or excessive self-criticism? The good news is that you’re not lazy, undisciplined, or lacking in willpower, talent or ambition. You just need to learn what’s going on inside your brain, and harness the power of brain science to beat resistance and develop a productive writing habit. In Around the Writer’s Block, Rosanne Bane-- a creativity coach and writing teacher for more than 20 years-- uses the most recent breakthroughs in brain science to help us understand, in simple, clear language, where writing resistance comes from: a fight-or-flight response hard-wired into our brain, which can make us desperate to flee the sources of our anxieties by any means possible. Bane’s three-part plan, which has improved the productivity of thousands of writers, helps you develop new reliable writing habits, rewire the brain’s responses to the anxiety of writing, and turn writing from a source of stress and anxiety into one of joy and personal growth.

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Beating Writer's Block

Author: Kathy Kleidermacher
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 144065087X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
Write it off, work it out, get it done. An eminently practical guide to getting unblocked and writing again, The Pocket Idiot’s Guide® to Beating Writer’s Block includes dozens and dozens of tips, exercises, prompts, and more that will get the creative juices flowing. From something as simple as finding or creating a more comfortable place to work, to assigning a week to strengthening one’s weak points, this is the book to get writers back on track. —Takes a practical, not psychological, approach. —Action-oriented tips. —Useful for all kinds of writing—fiction, poetry, screenplays, term papers, articles, and more.

Unstuck

Author: Jane Anne Staw
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1466826037
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 227

Book Description
None of us is immune to writer's block. From well-known novelists to students, associates in business and law firms, and even those who struggle to sit down to write personal correspondence or journal entries -- everyone who writes has experienced either brief moments or longer periods when the words simply won't come. In Unstuck, poet, author and writing coach Jane Anne Staw uncovers the reasons we get blocked - from practical to emotional, and many in between - and offers powerful ways to get writing again. Based on her experiences working with writers as well as her own struggle with writer's block, Staw provides comfort and encouragement, along with effective strategies for working through this common yet vexing problem. Topics include: understanding what's behind the block * handling anxiety and fear * carving out time and space to write * clearing out old beliefs and doubts * techniques to relax and begin * managing your expectations as well as those of family and friends * experimenting with genre, voice, and subject matter * defusing the emotional traps that sabotage progress and success * ending the struggle and regaining confidence and freedom by finding your true voice - and using it. Writers of all levels will find solace, support, and help in this book, leading them to an even deeper connection with their work and more productivity on the page.

The Writer's Hustle

Author: Joey Franklin
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1350160776
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
The Writer's Hustle is a comprehensive guide to all the things successful writers do when they're not sitting at the keyboard. Drawing on wisdom from dozens of experienced authors, professors, students, and other writing professionals, this book offers pragmatic and systematic advice on the everyday professional practices that make up a writer's life. In ten chapters, Franklin covers the full arc of a writer's professional development, from setting goals and establishing a routine, to mastering writing groups and workshops, earning a mentor, and becoming a literary citizen. He explores strategies for attending conferences, finishing projects, submitting work, and maintaining a life-long writing habit, and he examines the potential benefits of a formal creative writing education, including a close look at how creative writing students can leverage their liberal arts training into a wide range of careers. Informative and personal, The Writer's Hustle is an ideal companion for university students, recent graduates, and independent enthusiasts-anyone looking to cultivate the creativity, discipline, humility, and grit that every writer needs to flourish.

The Writer's Mentor

Author: Cathleen Rountree
Publisher: Conari Press
ISBN: 1609253345
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
In The Writers Mentor, bestselling author, teacher, and writing coach Cathleen Rountree addresses the most common dilemmas of both aspiring and professional writers. Written in a question-and-answer format, this book stands apart from other books on writing by its linking of practical information on effective writing strategies with inspirational stories from the lives of famous writers. Cathleen Rountree responds to such questions as: How do I get ideas for writing? What should I do when I am stuck and just staring at a blank page? What is the best time of day to write? How do I set a writing schedule? What can I do to achieve a state of "flow" when writing? In anwering these questions, she shares not only what she has learned from her own experiences in writing and publishing eight books, but also many of the writing secrets of famous literary figures--from fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Included are tips from Anne Tyler, Mark Twain, Arthur Miller, Margaret Atwood, Tennessee Williams, Maya Angelou, Ernest Hemingway, Diane Ackerman, Virginia Woolf, Isabel Allende, Pablo Neruda, Doris Lessing, and more. Included in each chapter is a feature called "The Writer's Mentor Suggests," which gives readers a list of concrete suggestions and tips around the writing topic. A wonderful feature in every chapter is a look at the writing life through films such as The Shining, Bridget Jones' Diary, and Shakespeare in Love.

End Writer's Block

Author: Amanda Symonds
Publisher: Amanda Symonds
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 41

Book Description
Do you suffer from writer's block? This book was designed to be read in one sitting so that the reader could identify where they are getting stuck and try a couple of methods to overcome their problem and produce some work that gets them out of their rut. You will get the maximum benefit if you can take action directly after reading the book and before life gets in the way of your writing again! It doesn't matter whether you struggle to come up with ideas, suffer from perfectionism, procrastination or a lack of confidence. We detail proven techniques, tools and advice from famous writers that can help you overcome writer's block, and this book also includes 100+writer's prompts and 65 plot twists. With our help, you can end writer's block for good.

Bust Writer's Block Forever

Author: Caryl Westmore
Publisher: Break Free Fast Publishing
ISBN: 1739301056
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 104

Book Description
When Writer's Block Strikes...How do You Break-Free? ★Authors, Writers, Creatives! Unleash Your Creativity: Finally Crush Writer's Block. Have you ever experienced dreaded writer's block, a torment that haunts new and experienced writers alike... the frustration of staring at a blank page, the fear of abandoning your half-finished masterpiece, or the overwhelming feeling of not even knowing where to begin? Fear Not, it doesn't have to be that Way. Introducing Caryl Westmore, the world's first "Emotional Freedom Tapping Book Coach." With her guidance, countless clients like you have broken free from what she calls life's sabotaging "goal stoppers." And yes, that includes writer's block. This book offers proven methods that have transformed the careers of many successful writers. One technique helped a million-dollar screenwriter finally break free after feeling trapped for weeks in writer's block. Released, he went on to win an Academy Award for the timeless classic "Sleepless in Seattle." Another tool enabled Elizabeth Gilbert, acclaimed author of Eat Pray Love, to overcome feeling creatively paralyzed with self-doubt (as she told Oprah) after her bestselling book was optioned for a movie starring Julia Roberts. You Will Learn: The Causes of Writer's Block. The Solutions like: Questioning your beliefs. Self-soothing your anxiety. Banishing your Silent Saboteurs. Tapping away Writer's Block. Refashioning your identity and story. Healing blocked "Parts." Calling back your power with three magic sentences. A bonus chapter on ChatGPT, proves that you must not fear, but befriend, AI and ChatGPT as your Creative Catalyst and Collaborator. Simple and Practical Caryl takes a complex subject and makes it simple to put into practice. Say goodbye to sleepless nights, endless frustration, and unfinished manuscripts. Unleash a world of inspiration, imagination, and endless possibilities. Praise: "Caryl Westmore has created an incredibly useful resource for permanently banishing causes of the many problems misidentified as writer's block. Her clear, compassionate explanations of how to use a variety of powerful tools, including Logosynthesis®, will help writers release their own energy to focus on, manage and complete their projects." Dr. Laurie Weiss, author, Letting It Go: Relieve Anxiety and Toxic Stress In Just a Few Minutes Using Only Words. Are you ready to finally ditch Writer's Block? You'll love the case studies and stories throughout the book, especially how the author fell in love and almost danced with ChatGPT. Grab your copy today!

The Writer's Quotebook

Author: Jim Fisher
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 0813538823
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
If you have ever stared a page that remains stubbornly blank; if you have ever wondered why writers write, or whether good writers are born or made; if you are a novelist, playwright, poet, or journalist, or simply delight in the written word, The Writer's Quotebook is for you. Whether you keep it in your office, on your coffee table, next to your keyboard or your bed, this rich compendium of over one thousand quotations will inspire, invigorate, and illuminate the often challenging, sometimes humorous, but always fascinating task of those who bring words to life. From William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway to Doris Lessing and Joyce Carol Oates, more than five hundred published writers put pen to paper on what the literary life is all about. Selections come from seasoned professionals as well as those just establishing their voice, and they represent a variety of nationalities and genres. The book is divided into three sections. The first part is devoted to the creative process, including thoughts on where writers get their ideas, the role of inspiration, what kind of people write, and where talent comes from. In part two, the subject shifts to writing as a craft. Here, authors ponder the creation of protagonists and points of view, the writing of dialogue, setting and description, creating plots, and the anatomy of style. The final third of the book deals with the challenges and rewards that come with the writing life. Subjects in this section include the economic realities of writing, classes, conferences, and workshops, dealing with rejection and bad reviews, writing habits and rituals, despair, alcohol, suicide, and fame. Articulated with elegant metaphor, in straightforward prose, or with wry wit, the carefully selected and thoughtfully organized quotations come together to form a narrative that entertains, informs, and in the case of aspiring writers, shows the way to better writing.