The Power to Write: A Writing Workshop in a Book [Paperback]

Caroline Joy Adams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2003

A writing workshop in a book! Writing teacher and artist/calligrapher Adams knows the tremendous power of the written word. And she has made it her mission to put into action her belief that everyone can experience and enjoy this power and the fruits of her or his own creativity. Many can write, but few do. Why? Fear stops us, Adams writes. Fear, not knowing how to get started, and the lack of inspiration. Having discovered these truths while teaching her numerous writing workshops, Adams has put them into The Power to Write and created a writing workshop in a book. Readers can use it alone or form their own groups.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Conari Press (April 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573248096
• ISBN-13: 978-1573248099
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,029,022 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "TPTW" a book to cherish by those who have or want to write., March 1, 2005

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Russell A. Rohde MD "Owl" (West Covina, California USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Power to Write: A Writing Workshop in a Book (Paperback)

"The Power to Write:..." by Caroline Joy Adams, NY, Barnes & Nobles Books, 2004 - ISBN 0-7607-4581-1 (hc), 6 in. x 9 in., 168 pg., plus list of resources, sources & biblio.

"TPTW" is a splendidly written "Workshop in a Book" by a published & authoritative author who shares her "Seven Keys to Discover Your Writer Within" in 2 parts: Part I explores 4 areas of writing: story, powerful opening, emotional journey, 6 questions in story unfolding & Part II addresses 3 areas to refine skills: the 5 senses, finding writing voice, & courage to sharing.

Throughout, author nicely calligraphed chapter headings, Adams remains an encouraging mentor much like the litle train "you can do it - you can do it - you can do it " & never, never voices a discouraging word, but is always the comforting & hopeful true teacher who asks that writing exercises be executed but also she shares her own exercises or those of students or other writers as specimens for critique.

Adams has a great gift & emphasizes understanding the psychological obstacles in writing writers & want-to-be writers & is skillful in applying helpful remedies. If you need encouragement, this is a book you will cherish. To paraphrase both Dr. Laura & Caroline Adams, "Now go & do the right thing -- write a good novel!" You will cherish this book, published or not.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid Gold, a Glittering Gem, February 17, 2005

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Paul H. Schneiter "literature lover" (Provo, UT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Power to Write: A Writing Workshop in a Book (Paperback)

In my long lifetime, I have read dozens of books about how to write. Some have been marginally helpful, some have been amusing, some have been frustrating. Not one, however, has told me--clearly and convincingly--HOW to write. That changed when I picked up Caroline Joy Adams' "The Power to Write." This book is solid gold, a glittering gem. Ms. Adams begins by building the reader's self-confidence, which she calls Key 1 ("Know That You Have the Power to Write"). She then explains and illustrates--with six additional keys and writing samples--the steps to producing quality, high-energy, inspired writing.

I treasure this book. I think it's the best of its genre on the market. And it comes with a bonus--Ms. Adams' elegant calligraphy. Bravo!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration for anyone thinking of writing, March 4, 2005

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M. Laing (Delray Beach, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Power to Write: A Writing Workshop in a Book (Paperback)

I stumbled on this book more by accident than by research. I saw it on a table at the bookstore, and thought I would give it a try.

The difference between how I wrote before and how I write now, after this book, is huge. My family even made note of how much better I was. They asked what I had done to improve. I told them it was this book.

Buy it. You won't be disappointed.