The Barnes & Noble Review
Sparkling with delightful, witty, thought-provoking morsels for today's writers, Monica Wood's dreamy yet r... read full description
Sparkling with delightful, witty, thought-provoking morsels for today's writers, Monica Wood's dreamy yet r... read full description
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Oct 30, 2011
jmjester
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I bought this a while ago, but never got around to reading it. I pulled it off my shelf in anticipation of NANOWRIMO, thinking my students and I might need some help throughout the month. We will definitely turn to this book when both our word counts and will power are waning. It's a super quick read with lots of white space and gorgeous, thought-provoking photographs. It's meant to be dipped into with advice on both generating prose and poetry as well as revising it. I can't wait to see how it
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Jul 21, 2011
Pooh-pooh to the lack of page numbers. Bucking that convention does not promote creativity which is the only reason I can think of for their omission.
What it DOES do is make it a headache when I am trying to locate specific exercises or recommend one to a friend. What should I say? "Do the exercise after novelty chattering teeth picture but before Robbie the Robot?" It's maddening.
Other than that, it's only a mediocre prompt book. Nothing special. Mostly pictu More...
What it DOES do is make it a headache when I am trying to locate specific exercises or recommend one to a friend. What should I say? "Do the exercise after novelty chattering teeth picture but before Robbie the Robot?" It's maddening.
Other than that, it's only a mediocre prompt book. Nothing special. Mostly pictu More...
Jan 05, 2012
Cornelius
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A lot of books on writing tend to at some point centralize on the author and how awesome he/she is. This book does not do that. Rather, the author keeps it random and just posts random thoughts throughout the book that are for the most part useless.
I highly recommend this book for prospective writers with ADD. That's about it.
I highly recommend this book for prospective writers with ADD. That's about it.
Jan 01, 2009
Aboringtuna
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Cute book, but I doubt that it's worth the asking price. There are certainly cheaper ways to find prompts, and aside from the little quotes and occasional bits of useful advice, it really doesn't offer anything that you can't already find elsewhere.
I suppose that it might make a nice gift, at least.
I suppose that it might make a nice gift, at least.
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Apr 11, 2011
Elise
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Some really great ideas for both the craft and when to start an idea. Loved the photos, loved her voice, loved her story. I really have this next to me all the time now. I want the second one! Anyone seen it?
Dec 21, 2010
Tammy
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A great book of creative sparks, thoughtfully presented, with a variety of fonts, tidbits, quotes, etc to keep you interested.
May 18, 2009
Liz
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Good book for prompts if you're having a case of writer's block. Nothing spectacular, but still nice to have on the desk.
Oct 01, 2010
Eliza
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great for quick writing excercises. Pick and choose the ones I feel the kids will respond to. So far so good :)
Jul 28, 2011
You don't really "read" it. It's a flowing book. Inspirational. Thought-provoking. Deep. Light. Well worth the investment.
Jan 24, 2010
A friend just gave me a boatload of encouraging writing books. I could cry. Ask if you want to borrow any.
Dec 24, 2010
Adina
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Monica Wood has a genius for prompting writers. Her ideas always make you think in new directions.
Jul 30, 2010
The Pocket Muse Endless Inspiration: New Ideas for Writing (No. 2) by Monica Wood (2006)
Dec 27, 2011
Emma
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Full of amazing prompts. Definetely going to use this when I'm getting writer's block.
Apr 22, 2011
This book often resides in my handbag on days when I know I'll have time to write!
Jul 10, 2009
Jennifer
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As the author notes, this is a book more about dealing with frustration and writer's block than her other books on the topic--because the author was experiencing that at the time. So there's a sense of frustration to a lot of it--could be helpful for someone else in the same situation, though...
Jul 25, 2008
Shauna
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I am not really a fan of writing prompts. But they may have been useful during my bouts with writer's block. Some of these ideas are unusual, but I can't say that I was inspired by them because I found them to be an odd way to cultivate the type of writing I wanted.I just kept staring at the weird pictures.
Jun 29, 2009
J.M.
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Cute book full of writing prompts to help writers free their creativity. We once used a few of these in a writers' group of mine, but I didn't find too much use for it on my own and sent it to a friend who needed help with her writing.
Dec 17, 2009
Megbot
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This book really made me get off my rear and start writing again. It's short and to the point, and thats what I need. I don't want a lot of mumbo jumbo telling me how to get my mind going. Give me ideas, and I'll put my own twists on them.
Dec 17, 2009
Lisa
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I really like this little book. I have indeed come back to it again and again for inspiration. I like posting on my livejournal, and sometimes my topics get dry, so turning to books like these always helps.
Jul 15, 2008
Stacey
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Love this book. It is a bit sparse compared to other "muse" books, but that is the nice thing about it. Leaves a lot to the imagination.
Jul 15, 2008
Debbie
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A great book to keep around for inspiration when you get a bout of writer's block. Fun little vignettes, stories, pictures and writing prompts.
Aug 07, 2008
Jillinohio
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And a second book with photographs and writing tips & inspiration designed to please the eye with nice graphic design. Good stuff.
Dec 25, 2007
Kent
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A good book for anyone looking to find their inner muse or any writer who just needs a nudge towards writing the next great epic!!
Aug 07, 2008
Jillinohio
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A book with photographs and writing tips designed to please the eye with nice graphic design. All of my favorite things!
