| The Psychology of Creative Writing Contributor(s): Kaufman, Scott Barry (Editor), Kaufman, James C. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 052170782X ISBN-13: 9780521707824 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $60.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - General - Language Arts & Disciplines | Rhetoric |
| Dewey: 808.042 |
| LCCN: 2008051294 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (1.25 lbs) 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. |