Panning for Gold in the Kitchen Sink: Everyday Creative Writing

by Michael C. Smith

These 45 enjoyable "invention exercises, " drawing on everyday experiences, could help novice and experienced writers strike gold. Included are guidelines for getting started, assessing the quality of work, overcoming writer's block, and getting work published.

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction

220 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

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Reviews

[Bridget R. Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

An incredibly helpful writing exrercise book. Not focused on any one genre. Definitely succeeds in getting you writing.

[Patti · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are a lot of great writing exercises and tips in this book, using ideas from everyday life. It is a help to any writer who suffers from writer's block or wants to expand their writing skills.

[Miri · Rating 1 out of 5]

I did not really read the whole book. I just scanned. I realized I didn't get inspired with what's inside. Oops, sorry.

[Hella]

Leuk boek stikvol grappige schrijfopdrachten uit het gewone, dagelijkse leven om met alle genres aan de gang te gaan. Ook fijn voor schrijfdocenten!