A Writer's Guide to Persistence: How to Create a Lasting and Productive Writing Practice Contributor(s): Rosenfeld, Jordan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1599638843 ISBN-13: 9781599638843 Publisher: Writer's Digest Books OUR PRICE: $22.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Style Manuals - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Composition - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Fiction Writing |
Dewey: 808.076 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.75 lbs) 240 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Practice. Polish. Persist. Your writing journey can take you many places: hiking through steep mountains, traversing unknown territory, hurdling both roadblocks and rejections. Even the siren song of fame and fortune can distract you from your true purpose: to express yourself in an authentic and meaningful way, and to share your words with others. A Writer's Guide to Persistence is your road map through the rugged terrain of the writer's path. You'll discover advice and techniques for cultivating a fruitful, deeply meaningful writing life by practicing your craft, polishing your work, and persisting through even the toughest challenges. Inside you'll find: - Practical ways to balance writing with the rest of your life: taming your busy schedule, increasing your productivity, and committing to a writing practice - Advice for developing authentic work: finding your voice, writing bravely, and breaking the blocks to creative flow - Methods for stretching your skills through craft and revision - Thoughts on pushing through rejection and doubt, submitting strong, nourishing yourself to avoid burnout, and keeping your mind and body fit Filled with journaling exercises and much-needed motivation, as well as insights from best-selling writers in a variety of genres, A Writer's Guide to Persistence will help you find the joy and purpose inherent in a writer's life. Your journey to publication and success may take a lifetime, but you can sow the rewards of writing with every step. A compassionate and intelligent guide for any writer who's just starting out or one who needs the understanding and encouragement of a great writing coach. Rosenfeld offers practical solutions for every concern, from how to find the time to write to getting through writer's block. --Patricia V. Davis, best-selling author |