The series of Creative Writer Journal and Handbook begins where so many writer's guides should: with the basics of how to pursue a dream job as a writThe series of Creative Writer Journal and Handbook begins where so many writer's guides should: with the basics of how to pursue a dream job as a writer. The problem with most writers’ guides is that they assume some prior degree of excellence or experience; but this handbook poses something different: the opportunity to begin with no prior skill level or experience. All that's needed is the desire and passion to be a writer, and everything flows from there. So if you 'scribble', if you like words, if your stories 'find' you, and if you aspire to be something more (say, a published blogger); then here's the next step in the process. From how ideas begin to how they are nurtured and written down, there to be refined until they see the light of day (i.e. other readers), this journal offers support, insight, and ideas for jump-starting the creative process and linking it to action.
White, lined journal pages offer a workbook approach that augments white space with inspirational quotes on the process from other, successful writers. So while you're staring at the usual journal blank pages, inspiration can spark from others' experiences and insights. This isn't just about prose, either: Sugarek includes sections on different formats, from Haiku Poetry to writing a stage play. Each section offers inspirational insights into format, structure, and writing challenges - then uses the journal/quote format to encourage readers to put something down on paper. So if it's nuggets of information spiced with the encouragement of fresh lined, white space that is needed, Creative Writer's Journal and Handbook offers a success formula beginners can easily absorb, all packaged in a survey that assumes no prior familiarity with writing.~~Midwest Book Review, D. Donovan ...more
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