Inspiration For Writers II

"Aspiring writers read books and go to workshops, searching for that magic formula to guide them along their writing journey. Writers who have been working for years suddenly find themselves staring at a blank sheet of paper, wondering why the magic has gone out of their work. Enter Roberta Jean Bryant with her self-guided, personalized workshop of words, Anybody Can Write. Through this new edition of her innovative book, you can learn to experience the fun of writing, not the frustration. Escape those feelings of self-doubt and distress by launching into the lighthearted Wordplay exercises. Discover how to tap into the richness of your life experience and put it to use in your writing. Determine methods to activate your "creative mode," and develop the principles of the "write brain" experience. Anybody Can Write can help both the experienced writer who is trying to overcome writer's block and the novice writer who is unconfident and unsure of how to begin. With this special guide, all writers can find the magic of the written word, either once again or for the very first time."

-Amazon

Be assured that what you write has its merits through your unique style and voice.

This book is a delight to read while covering important topics, making it a suitable guide for both beginners and seasoned writers. It will convince you to push through any of your doubts as a writer and let your work come to life. As a professional with experience hosting writing seminars, Roberta Jean Bryant will inspire you to take your craft to the next level.

"In this collection of short essays, Annie Dillard—the author of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek and An American Childhood—illuminates the dedication, absurdity, and daring that characterize the existence of a writer. A moving account of Dillard’s own experience, The Writing Life offers deep insight into one of the most mysterious professions."

- Goodreads

Commitment to a work in progress is humorously (and somewhat morbidly) described as visiting the terminally ill or domesticating a feral beast.

The Writing Life is a no-holds-barred collection of the pains and joys that come with being a writer. Its perspective may seem exaggerated at times, but it is still humorously relatable to writers wrestling to relay a story that stubbornly doesn't want to be told. Annie Dillard teaches you how to get around these struggles, learn to see stories with your eyes, and transfer them to printed pages.

"Writers want to know how a bestselling author thinks, writes, plans, and dreams her books. And they are primed for a book from Janet Evanovich that tells, in a witty Q&A format:

- How she comes up with such remarkable characters

- How she nails the perfect name every time

- How she finds out insider details

- Just how she sets up those masterful plots

- What the life of a full-time writer is really like

- What she'd tell an aspiring author about the publishing industry

- And much, much more!

 

Janet Evanovich doesn't lie about how hard writing can be, but maintains that she couldn't choose to do anything else.

How I Write details the elements of writing and publishing a novel, and addresses all categories of fiction-from mystery/thriller/action titles to romance; from stand-alone narratives to series. It offers practical and inspiring advice on such subjects as structuring a plot and handling rejection. It also combines one of today's most successful fiction writers with Ina Yalof, a published non-fiction writer who teaches creative fiction. How I Write is the perfect reference for anyone looking to improve their writing, and for those fans who are hungry to find out more about just how Janet Evanovich ticks."

-Macmillan Publishers

This is not a manual, but it is an excellent supplement to more technical how-to-write books and an inside look at the continuing roadblocks and triumphs of an established writer. She reassures the aspiring writer that she had difficulties at the start of her career, and she still encounters some now, but her strong love and motivation to write have carried her to where she is. You can apply what you've seen from Janet Evanovich's journey to your own, and continue on your writer's path with confidence.

"Writer, editor, and literary agent Scott Edelstein has done it all--and now this industry insider brings his valuable secrets to both beginning and established writers. Covering everything from building writing skills to dealing with editors to starting a writing business, this all-important guide will get you started and point you in the right direction. With matter-of-fact advice and encouragement from an expert, you'll get the information, inspiration, and guidance you need to write your best and begin a successful writing career."

- Penguin Random House

This book is a helpful companion to beginning writers. An oldie but goodie that addresses the basics, 100 Things Every Writer Needs to Know is written in a down-to-earth tone. It is organized into one hundred brief chapters about things that a writer should know. Early on in your writing career, there may be times when you find it difficult to choose an idea, organize your writing time, and find useful methods for planning out a piece. 100 Things Every Writer Needs to Know addresses these predicaments.

Feedback from editors and producers may not come easily, and it may not be worth paying attention to, either.

Information on what options are open to writers, the necessity of agents, expert critics, and how to make a living as a writer is shared in this book. A section addresses how to deal with the so-called "writer's block." (Hint: the author doesn't believe in it.)

The book may not cover all topics extensively, but it gives advice on concerns about every type of writing, from poetry, scripts, and nonfiction, and can be used by writers as a reference guide to all aspects of the art of writing.

Edelstein writes comfortable, introductory prose, allowing you to absorb the information clearly. While Edelstein may not believe in writer's block, he'll help you overcome some of its primary causes by arming you with the knowledge to battle your doubts as a writer, teaching you to organize your thoughts, and analyzing others' criticisms of your work.