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Archive for the ‘Inspiration & Creativity’ Category

“No One Cares What You Had For Lunch,” Margaret Mason

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Pros: Clever, creative, useful, entertaining
Cons: Not a one
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Thinkpak, Revised,” from Michael Michalko

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

Pros: A playful, useful toy to help you loosen up and create; portable and quick; self-contained
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Thinkertoys, Second Edition,” by Michael Michalko

Monday, June 18th, 2007

Pros: An incredible range of inspiring exercises with many suggestions and fascinating anecdotes
Cons: Occasional confusions
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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“The 3 A.M. Epiphany: Uncommon Writing Exercises That Transform Your Fiction,” by Brian Kiteley

Monday, July 17th, 2006

Pros: Tons of exercises; plenty of variations; many technique suggestions; the exercises have a purpose beyond simple inspiration
Cons: Occasional mild confusions; some discussions of techniques/trends you might not understand without a college literature or writing education
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“Fast Fiction: Creating Fiction in Five Minutes,” Roberta Allen

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Pros: Great ideas
Cons: Rambling style (and a few other small, niggly things)
Rating: 4 out of 5
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“The Writer’s Path: A Guidebook for Your Creative Journey,” Walton & Toomay

Wednesday, June 28th, 2006

Pros: Fantastic advice, wonderful exercises and lots of fun!
Cons: Maybe too many examples?
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“Inner Outings: The Diarist’s Deck of 33 Cards and Book of Exploration,” Geiss and Jessup

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006

Pros: Very cool cards; some neat journal-writing ideas
Cons: Card suggestions could have more depth; some writing too clinical
Rating: 4 out of 5
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“Zen in the Art of Writing,” Ray Bradbury

Friday, June 23rd, 2006

Pros: Wonderful advice beautifully written; inspirational
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“Writing in Flow: Keys to Enhanced Creativity,” Susan K. Perry

Thursday, June 22nd, 2006

Pros: Fascinating info; wide variety of suggestions; neat stuff!
Cons: Could have used a firmer directing hand
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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“The Writer’s Idea Book,” Jack Heffron

Thursday, June 22nd, 2006

Pros: More exercises (”prompts”) than you’ll ever use; lots of helpful advice
Cons: A somewhat mundane feel
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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