This Word Now

by Owen Egerton, Jodi Egerton

This book is built to start fires. Whether you’re an aspiring writer just starting out or a seasoned author working to complete your next novel, This Word Now is a box of matches and a stack of kindling. Through a series of essays and exercises, acclaimed writers and instructors Jodi and Owen Egerton guide you through techniques for cultivating creativity, building narratives, and energizing your writing with passion and play. Filled with insight, humor, and anecdotes from the writing life, this book is the perfect companion for writers looking to sharpen their craft.

Genres: Writing

291 pages, Paperback

Published July 1, 2016

About the author

Owen Egerton is the author of the novel The Book of Harold, the Illegitimate Son of God as well as the novel Marshall Hollenzer is Driving and the short story collection How Best to Avoid Dying. He is also an accomplished screenplay writer and commentator for NPR affiliated stations. He is also the co-creator of the award winning comedy hit The Sinus Show which performed for six years at the Alamo Drafthouse Theater, and for several years Egerton was the artistic director of Austin’s National Comedy Theatre. His writing has been featured in Puerto del Sol, Killing the Buddha, Tiferet, Word Riot, and several other magazines and literary journals. Egerton earned a MFA in Creative Writing from Texas State University in 2005. He currently lives in Austin, Texas with his wife and two children.

Reviews

[Renée · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Jodi Egerton's and Owen Egerton's THIS WORD NOW. (The magnificent writer-teacher-scholar Holly M. Wendt suggested this title to me, so I send special thanks and chocolate to her.) The exercises are fun, and the ideas sparkle. If you're stuck and need a battery jump, this book will help; the examples make sense and range across genres. I appreciate that memoirist and novelist Debra Monroe is quoted in these pages, too!

THIS WORD NOW is engaging and inspiring. :)

[Joleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love all the enthusiasm for the craft of writing and all of the helpful tips, inspiration, and exercises to keep the busy writer's mind moving. I admire Owen and Jody, and Owen's productivity and ability to crank out great books, screenplays, and such is really something to aspire to. It's a fun book! All writers or aspiring writers need this book!

[Meagan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Owen and Jodi Egerton have crafted a swift, fantastic guide on creative writing that does instill the very fire they intended. Excellent advice, exercises, and personal essays that's guaranteed to set your inner writer ablaze.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful!

This was absolutely wonderful! I loved it! Very motivating and relatable. This book should be required reading for every aspiring writer.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great way to stay inspired.

[Meredith Borders · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ready to write but just need a little push? THIS WORD NOW will get you there. Read my review: http://birthmoviesdeath.com/2016/10/1...