When Patti Smith was plagued with writer's block — "scattered and stymied, surrounded by unfinished songs and abandoned poems" — playwright Sam Shepard advised her, "When you hit a wall, just kick it in." In these pages, Abercrombie shows readers how to do just that. Like a workout with
Write Starts: Prompts, Quotes, and Exercises to Jumpstart Your Creativity
โ Scribed by Hal Zina Bennett
- Publisher
- New World Library
- Year
- 2010
- Tongue
- English
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Even dedicated and experienced writers need what author and writing coach Hal Zina Bennett provides: a fresh, fun, surefire place to start. In this handy resource, practiced and aspiring writers alike will find inspiration and initiative in the form of prompts for brief writing exercises, story prompts that set forth dramatic arcs for more lengthy works, readings with exercises that reflect on the art and craft of writing, and quotes from famous authors on the inner processes of successful work. Write Starts facilitates creativity like the perfect seat at a favorite cafรฉ or a peaceful room of one's own. What's more, it puts you in the congenial company of a wise and expert coach.
โฆ Subjects
Language Arts; Nonfiction; LAN000000
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