“The Writer’s Survival Guide,” Rachel Simon
Monday, June 26th, 2006Pros: Evocative, practical, handy, knowledgeable, compassionate
Cons: More abstract than some might want
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Archive for the ‘Writer's Life’ Category
“Write Mind: 299 Things Writers Should Never Say to Themselves (and What They Should Say Instead),” Eric Maisel
Sunday, June 25th, 2006Pros: Surprisingly versatile book
Cons: If you don’t believe in cognitive therapy it won’t appeal to you
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“Snoopy’s Guide to the Writing Life” Barnaby Conrad and Monte Schulz, eds.
Saturday, June 24th, 2006Pros: Hilarious comic strips; touching memorial; fun little snippets from famous writers
Cons: One or two minor issues of personal taste
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“Page after Page” Heather Sellers
Friday, June 23rd, 2006Pros: Poetic, lovely, insightful, elegant, honest, open, helpful
Cons: Won’t be to everyone’s taste
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“Living the Writer’s Life: A Complete Self-Help Guide,” Eric Maisel
Friday, June 23rd, 2006Pros: Helpful, hopeful, reassuring. Puts things in perspective.
Cons: You might have to get past the fact that it’s a self-help book.
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“Creating a Life Worth Living,” Carol Lloyd
Friday, June 23rd, 2006Pros: Creative, inspiring; ideas for all types of people; you can skip around easily
Cons: Not every artist needs help figuring out what they want to do
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“Write from the Heart: Unleashing the Power of Creativity,” Hal Zina Bennett
Thursday, June 22nd, 2006Pros: Honest, intimate writing; useful advice; interesting exercises
Cons: Lack of balance
Rating: 4 out of 5
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