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BOOK REVIEW
THE
WRITER'S BLOCK
786
Ideas to Jump-Start Your Imagination
Paperback
- 672 pages (March 1, 2001) Running Pr; ISBN: 0762409487 ; Dimensions
(in inches): 2.99 x 3.01 x 3.04
@Book
Review
by Kristin Dreyer Kramer
8 AM – You sit down in front of your computer, eager to get to work on The Great American Novel (or even The Decent American Novel for that matter). You open up a new document on your computer.
11 AM – Two loads of laundry, one talk show, and one phone conversation with your best friend later, your document is still blank. You know the ideas are up there somewhere, but you’re not quite sure how to pull them out through your fingers and onto the screen.
Sometimes, we all need a little push in the right direction. That’s what The Writer’s Block is for – this amusingly-cube-shaped book is full of creative nudges. Just open it up to a random page, and you’ll find the inspiration you need. Whether you open to a Spark Word (like “marathon” or “vanity”), a motivational thought about writing, or a writing prompt, your keyboard will be back in business in a matter of minutes.
The Writer’s Block is a necessity for any writer’s bookshelf. Or – better yet – keep it on your desk in case of emergencies. It’s like the bag of candy you keep hidden in your desk drawer – just what you need to keep yourself going.
Copyright Kristin Dreyer Kramer © 2002 All Rights Reserved.
Kristin Dreyer Kramer is an advertising-drone-turned-freelance-writer (starving artist), who peddles her wares to a number of publications (under a number of super-secret identities). She has a wonderful new husband, Paul, who somehow manages to put up with her unusual career – and her incessant silliness.
Kristin and Paul are currently working together to create NightsAndWeekends.com. But until it goes live, you can read Kristin's bi-weekly column about her recent wedding-planning insanity (it's called “Veils and Flamethrowers”) at YourWeddingPlan. You can also reach her for questions, comments, and generous donations at krdrkr@hotmail.com.
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