How to Write With the Skill of a Master and the Genius of a Child by Marshall J. Cook

by Marshall J. Cook

Go back to when the distinction between reality and make-believe was comfortably blurred. When you could conjure up heroes out of thin air. Or find a hundred uses for a graphite pencil. Child's play? Exactly! And just the right ingredient to give your writing fresh insight and powerful authenticity. The mark of a master. Join veteran writer and teacher Marshall Cook in rediscovering qualities most children share - from the joy of play-acting to a passion for questioning. Step by step, you'll cultivate a child's wisdom and spontaneity as you practice creating something out of nothing, learn to surrender to your own vision within you, see fresh possibilities in an image or scene, risk losing track of time instead of controlling every second, and throw out your checklist - and go with the flow! Creative "explorations" in each chapter will help you test new perceptions and sharpen writing skills you'll use for a lifetime. Whether you're working on a novel or drafting a business letter, whether you're trying to find your voice or conquer writer's block, read this book. (And keep it close by!) It will help you define yourself as a writer by drawing out your unique qualities.

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction

Unknown Binding

First published September 1, 1992

Reviews

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author presents an unusual approach to writing as he tries to get the reader involved. Marshall challenges many of the usual rules of grammar and the art of writing.