| The Psychology of Creative Writing Contributor(s): Kaufman, Scott Barry (Editor), Kaufman, James C. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0511651376 ISBN-13: 9780511651373 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $165.75 Product Type: Open Ebook - Other Formats Published: May 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Rhetoric - Psychology |
| Dewey: 808.042 |
| Physical Information: 408 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Psychology of Creative Writing takes a scholarly, psychological look at multiple aspects of creative writing, including the creative writer as a person, the text itself, the creative process, the writer s development, the link between creative writing and mental illness, the personality traits of comedy and screen writers, and how to teach creative writing. This book will appeal to psychologists interested in creativity, writers who want to understand more about the magic behind their talents, and educated laypeople who enjoy reading, writing, or both. From scholars to bloggers to artists, The Psychology of Creative Writing has something for everyone. |