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Write Is a Verb: Sit Down, Start Writing, No Excuses [Hardcover]

Bill O'Hanlon (Author)
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August 6, 2007
Do You Need a Kick in the Pants?





You've heard all the rules to get yourself to write–work on a schedule, write in a particular place, always write a certain number of words, and so on ... all rules based on things that have worked for other writers.





But what works for you? What will get your book written?





Psychotherapist and writing coach Bill O'Hanlon provides no rules–just principles and methods that you can personalize to your own style and preferences. You'll learn that you don't have to be a natural writer or a good writer to write; you just have to write–and find out what uniquely motivates you to write.





By combining his experience as a therapist and his own prolific career as an author, Bill shows you how to manage overwhelming projects, while finding the passion to finish what you start. Plus, a DVD featuring an hour-long workshop showcases the best bits of Bill's weeklong bootcamp for writers, so you can fully experience the charisma behind the principles.





It's the literary equivalent of Prozac, cattle prods, M&Ms, and whatever else you need to get moving, get writing, and get it done.



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All the guidance and encouragement you'll need to start writing - and to keep writing. -- Frustrated Writer, September 4, 2007

About the Author

Bill O'Hanlon is the author or co-author of 23 books and 54 professional articles. He has appeared on The Today Show, Oprah (as only and featured expert for the hour), Canada AM, and many other radio and TV shows. As the author of more than 20 books, he is frequently heard to say, "Stop me before I write again!" and occasionally awakens in the middle of the night, exclaiming in frustration, "I'm having another book!"

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Writers Digest Books; Har/DVD edition (August 6, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1582974594
  • ISBN-13: 978-1582974590
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #710,965 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Bill O'Hanlon, MS, LMFT, has authored or co-authored 30 books, the latest being Quick Steps to Resolving Trauma (W.W. Norton, October, 2010), A Guide to Trance Land (W.W. Norton, 2009); Pathways to Spirituality (W.W. Norton), Change 101: A Practical Guide to Creating Change (W.W. Norton, Fall 2006), and Thriving Through Crisis (Penguin/Perigee; winner of the Books for a Better Life Award). He has published 57 articles or book chapters. His books have been translated into 15 languages: French, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Finnish, German, Chinese, Bulgarian, Turkish, Korean, Indonesian, Italian, Croatian, Arabic and Japanese. He has appeared on Oprah (with his book Do One Thing Different), The Today Show, and a variety of other television and radio programs. Since 1977, Bill has given over 1500 talks around the world. He has been a top-rated presenter at many national conferences and was awarded the 'Outstanding Mental Health Educator of the Year' in 2001 by the New England Educational Institute. Bill is a Licensed Mental Health Professional, Certified Professional Counselor, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Bill is clinical member of AAMFT (and winner of the 2003 New Mexico AMFT Distinguished Service Award), certified by the National Board of Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists and a Fellow and a Board Member of the American Psychotherapy Association. He is known for his storytelling, irreverent humor, clear and accessible style and his boundless enthusiasm for whatever he is doing.

Find him at billohanlon.com

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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Smash through writers block!

"Write is a Verb" is an effective kick in the butt to those who want to write but find all types of obstacles and excuses. Author Bill O'Hanlon is not only an accomplished writer and a prolific author, but also a licensed psychotherapist. He runs workshops on helping writers and would-be writers overcome psychological barriers and resistance to the activities that would help them meet their goals.

The tone is never preachy, but eminently practical, sprinkled with self-diagnostic exercises. Use this to finish that book or writing project that you've always wanted to complete!!

As a bonus, the book comes with a DVD of the author and various handouts to buttress his suggested tips and techniques.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book reminds me in approach to some of the anti-clutter books written by Don Aslett (Clutter's Last Stand: It's Time To De-junk Your Life! and For Packrats Only: How to Clean Up, Clear Out, and Live Clutter-Free Forever!). These are no-nonsense, common sense books that get right to the heart of the matter and most of all expose all the lousy excuses that people come up with for not doing something they supposedly care about. In O'Hanlon's case, it's about the art of writing.

In Write is a Verb, O'Hanlon unmasks and bares all of those exuces and reasons that people come up with for not writing. The bottom line advice is: to write, you have to write, whether it's garbage or mediocre; writing begets writing, but it doesn't start until you put pen down to paper (or fingers down to keyboard) and do something! He is sensitive to where this procrastination comes from (he is a therapist, after all) and he lays down in easy to follow form the ways to overcome our blocks. The book includes worksheets (actually useful) and references from many colleagues that add value to his lessons.

If you want to write, read this book, then start writing.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
WRITE IS A VERB: SIT DOWN. START WRITING. NO EXCUSES offers writers an excellent survey of how to overcome common barriers to writing and self-expression. Writers who complete projects write and work through these barriers and while plenty of books admonish doing so, few offer up a program to achieve this goal. Chapters on changing set writing patterns to spark creativity, breaking up tasks, and tackling rewriting and polish present the author's own course, and even includes a DVD workshop which compiles all worksheets in the book in electronic form. Especially recommended for aspiring writers.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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write is a verb.
Just what the book states, writing is a verb and you must write everyday to get good at the skill. A very good book on writing.
Published 10 months ago by S. kay
One of the best
Combo therapy and writing guide that explains how to overcome all types of mental barriers, tap into inspiration, and publish.
Published 15 months ago by D. Doctor
A Multi Media Presentation
Bill O' Hanlon's "Write is a Verb" is a multi media presentation which includes presentation through: audio, video, and work sheets along with the hard copy of the book. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Richard R. Blake
Three magic words
I found Bill O'Hanlon's book both motivational and inspirational. The one really great idea I received from this book is that the title of your book should only be 3 words. Read more
Published on December 8, 2009 by Curtis Holliman
Excellent Motivation, DVD Workshop unnecessary
This is a great book to keep on your shelf and refer back to when you falter in your writing. He makes a lot of excellent points and the writing is quick and sharp. Read more
Published on March 13, 2009 by Liz It Is
Motivating
I thought this book was motivating and useful. It gave a lot of great tips on how to get your book published!!!!!!! It also came with a DVD!
Published on January 13, 2009 by C. hanes
DVD Not With Book
Unfortunately I was on my way to catch a plane when I received my package, so I didn't notice the missing DVD until after I threw away my receipt. Otherwise it is a good book.
Published on December 28, 2008 by WriterGirl
I FINALLY Stopped Putting Off My Writing!
This is by far the BEST book I've come across on getting writing done (and I've read a lot of them)! Read more
Published on August 11, 2008 by Jennifer Blanchard
Getting on with Writing
I'm guilty of puttering around, too busy with this and that, to find time for writing. Now after reading O'Hanlon's book, I see pretty clearly the psychology behind this... Read more
Published on April 21, 2008 by Virginia Allain
Great book
This book is jammed packed with info every writer needs to know. It really gets you thinking and exctied to take steps to do more to get going and doing because writing is a verb!
Published on January 8, 2008 by Marla Martenson
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