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Writing on Both Sides of the Brain: Breakthrough Techniques for People Who Write
A revolutionary approach to writing that will teach you how to express yourself fluently and with confidence for the rest of your life.
Paperback, 160 pages
Published
January 21st 1987
by HarperOne
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I first encountered this book when I was in high school back in the 90s. A friend, who was as much into writing as I was, purchased a copy and recommended it. I now own my own copy and have read it a couple of times.
This book is very good and opened up a whole new world to me. Beyond what was presented here, it introduced me to the idea that, just because one writing method works for one person, it doesn't work for everyone. That may seem logical, but I don't believe that the educational system...more
This book is very good and opened up a whole new world to me. Beyond what was presented here, it introduced me to the idea that, just because one writing method works for one person, it doesn't work for everyone. That may seem logical, but I don't believe that the educational system...more
One of the most inspiring books on writing that I have ever read. This is not a how-to, or even a book of exercises to get started. It doesn't explain how to create plots, or dialogue, or how to submit manuscripts. Instead, it looks at why so many writers procrastinate, give up part-way through novels, and don't get around to sending anything in.
The author explains - broadly - how we have two sides to our writing: the creative, inspiring part and the critical, editing part. We need both, but at...more
The author explains - broadly - how we have two sides to our writing: the creative, inspiring part and the critical, editing part. We need both, but at...more
This is one of my favorite books that have formed the core of what I consider necessary to living. Sounds dramatic, but true. One of the surprising things I've noticed after delving into some of the great writing, creativity and art "how to" books is that they really seem to direct you on life with the art making its natural appearance after the fact. I've started to think the phrase "art is life" may have something quite literal to it. Klauser is an engaging, easy to read writer and makes her p...more
Klauser approaches her topic from the assumption that most of us are left-brainers who need to shut down our critics and free our creative right brain. If you're a right-brainer then this book is not for you. That said, I found little to help me free my creative right brain and shut down my critic.
This is a rather old book, as evidenced by Appendix 2, "Writing on Both Sides of the Brain with a Word Processor." Some of the techniques she teaches, however, are timeless.
This is a rather old book, as evidenced by Appendix 2, "Writing on Both Sides of the Brain with a Word Processor." Some of the techniques she teaches, however, are timeless.
Oct 30, 2009
Catherine
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This is an oldie but goodie. It's been on my shelf for the last five years and I have re-read it now three times. Everytime I get a few more things out of it that helps my writing. I've decided to keep this on my shelf for now and read it again next year. It's definitely a keeper for me. At least for now. The book is difficult to find, so if you do, celebrate and enjoy it. I have another chapter I want to re-read before I place it back on the shelf.
This book is a great technique book. It's charmingly '80s, and the writer's own writing won't knock your socks off. But it's very good, particularly for those who have read Jill Bolte Taylor's My Stroke of Insight and are interested in what the right brain has to offer.
Back in 1987 when this first came out, it must have been boundary-breaking.
Nowadays, most of what HA Klauser writes about the left and right brain approach is near enough common knowledge. Still, a good read, but unless you're always getting stuck with trying to edit while you should be just writing, go for her other books.
Nowadays, most of what HA Klauser writes about the left and right brain approach is near enough common knowledge. Still, a good read, but unless you're always getting stuck with trying to edit while you should be just writing, go for her other books.
May well change my life.
Maybe if you have never written before this might be an okay primer. But it seemed too elementary and obvious to me.
This book is a must read for all writing teachers. Very insightful about the brain and how we process information.
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