The blank page, the impossible deadline, the rush of inspiration: There is no profession more maddening or more rewarding than being a writer. Yet ...
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Oct 06, 2009
Alice
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You know you're going to get inspired with any book having lucky number "seven" in the title (seven days of the week, seven wonders of the world and even seven deadly sins!). An inspiring and candid read, "Seven Steps On the Writer's Path: The Journey from Frustration to Fulfillment" by Nancy Pickard and Lynn Lott delivers wisdom, tips and support for writers at all levels and at all experiences. This book is detailed, funny and unconventional. Right away Pickard and Lott let
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Aug 05, 2010
Tessa
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I've read many, many how-to writing books - the good, the bad and the ugly - and this is one of my favourites.
Let me explain why. These two ladies do not, in fact, tell you what to do. There's no list of master plots or characters, no scene cards/character forms to fill in. In fact, they say it best with the quote they put at the start of their book:
"Let no one be deluded that a knowledge of the path can substitute for putting one foot in front of the other." More...
Let me explain why. These two ladies do not, in fact, tell you what to do. There's no list of master plots or characters, no scene cards/character forms to fill in. In fact, they say it best with the quote they put at the start of their book:
"Let no one be deluded that a knowledge of the path can substitute for putting one foot in front of the other." More...
Mar 23, 2009
Dana
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Books on the craft of writing are a tricky bunch. I've found that I either think they are amazing and want to live by them, or that they're sort of useless. For once a writing book fell inbetween.
Seven Steps on the Writer's Path describes the journey that each writer (supposedly) takes from Unhappiness to Fulfillment. When I first started this book, and just glanced through the steps, I thought that I would be somewhere in Wavering or possibly Letting Go. As I read however, each ste More...
Seven Steps on the Writer's Path describes the journey that each writer (supposedly) takes from Unhappiness to Fulfillment. When I first started this book, and just glanced through the steps, I thought that I would be somewhere in Wavering or possibly Letting Go. As I read however, each ste More...
Nov 17, 2009
Elizabeth
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Unlike many other books on being a writer, this book does not discuss how to write as much as how to survive being a writer. It goes over the periods of angst and disorganization as well as the times when you feel the writing is coming through you from somewhere else. It is worthwhile reading if only for encouragement that no matter where you are now on the path, things will change and you will move on.
Feb 12, 2012
Ryan
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This is a great book filled with insight to benefit writers, whether established or beginning. And it applies to any creative endeavor. I feel that it could be beneficial to artists of all media. That's a rare accomplishment.
Mar 02, 2010
Charlene
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This is a re-read. I re-read this book often, because it goes through the common stages of any creative project and what to do if you get hung up at any point along the way. Valuable reference for the working writer.
Aug 16, 2011
Judy
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Very helpful; unique blending of steps on the writer's journey with steps of the actual journey of John Wesley Powell, the first white person to travel the Colorado River, back in the 1800s.
Oct 31, 2008
Sonya
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At almost every step, I recognized myself. Oh, so this is where I am with my writing. Oh no, I guess I'm on this step. Really, the book is written so generally that I think anyone could recognize themselves at any point on the path. The sidebar format was annoying though I'm pulling some of the quotes out to refer back to. If you are needing to find a way back to writing, this might just help confirm you're on a path, but it's certainly not one of my favorite writing books and I'd recommend many
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Sep 04, 2008
Ferree
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Ok, I'm only halfway through, but this book is great for me. See my blog, August 2008. The authors not only map a writer's path, but give plenty of examples of other writers, how many rejections they received, the ridiculous number of years it took, all the head-banging frustration along the way. . . and that gives me hope!
Jun 22, 2011
Jenny
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So far this book has convinced me that I will never be a writer. I won't ever get past Stage 1, which is despair that the ideas aren't coming together. I'm approaching my short stories way too systematically.
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