Pros: Fun to read; both encouraging and practical
Cons: Narrow audience
Rating: 5 out of 5
Archive for the ‘Writer's Life’ Category
“The Writer Behind the Words,” Dara Girard
Friday, January 4th, 2008“The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People,” by Carol Eikleberry, PhD
Thursday, May 17th, 2007Pros: Fascinating guide to using your Holland code to find a career that’s right for you
Cons: Can’t easily take into account special circumstances
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“Writing for the Soul,” Jerry B. Jenkins
Friday, October 27th, 2006Pros: Inspirational, frank, entertaining, refreshing
Cons: Perhaps slightly rambling
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Technorati Tags: book reviews, books, Christianity, inspirational writing, Jerry Jenkins, Left Behind, religion, reviews, write, writers, writing
“Sun Signs for Writers” by Bev Walton-Porter
Monday, September 11th, 2006“Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within, Expanded Edition,” by Natalie Goldberg
Wednesday, July 26th, 2006Pros: Gorgeous, inspiring, deep, wise, truthful, blunt, supportive
Cons: Not everyone is ready to listen
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“Poets and Writers Magazine”
Thursday, July 6th, 2006Pros: Information on neat new writers; useful industry information; grant and award listings
Cons: Fairly narrow in focus
Rating: 4 out of 5
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“On Writing: a memoir of the craft,” Stephen King
Thursday, July 6th, 2006Pros: Funny, entertaining, enlightening
Cons: A few slow bits
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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“Novel Voices: 17 award-winning novelists on how to write, edit, and get published,” Levasseur and Rabalais
Wednesday, July 5th, 2006Pros: Great light reading; shows you the range of writing habits and beliefs
Cons: This book probably won’t change your life, although it is fun to read
Rating: 4 out of 5
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“If You Want to Write: Thoughts About Art, Independence, and Spirit,” Brenda Ueland
Wednesday, July 5th, 2006Pros: Impassioned, honest argument for why you can be a wonderful writer
Cons: Impassioned, honest, rambling mass of contradictory extremes
Rating: 3 out of 5
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“Writing from the Inside Out: Transforming Your Psychological Blocks to Release the Writer Within,” Dennis Palumbo
Monday, June 26th, 2006Pros: Great suggestions for dealing with the ups and downs of the writing life
Cons: Some prejudicial attitudes that get in the way
Rating: 3 out of 5
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