Writer Wellness: A Writer's Path to Health and Creativity [Paperback]

Joy E. Held (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2003

Regardless of style, genre, or writing goals, Writer Wellness is the perfect writer's companion. Simple but thorough exercises in journal writing, fitness, relaxation, nutrition, and creative play provide a fun and easy guide to self-enrichment and productivity.

Product Details

• Paperback: 165 pages
• Publisher: New Leaf Books (July 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930076002
• ISBN-13: 978-1930076006
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,781,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have for Writers, March 28, 2011

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Kristen Lamb - See all my reviews

This review is from: Writer Wellness: A Writer's Path to Health and Creativity (Writing) (Kindle Edition)

Being a professional author is an exercise in multitasking to the extreme without losing our mind. Joy's book is a must-have for any person who wants to do this job for a living. In order for creativity to flow, we writers need to relax. The single greatest enemy of a writer is stress. Stress can crater our confidence, wreck our ability to focus, and give us writer's block that dynamite can't bust. Joy gives some great ways to decompress and be a happier, healthier and more productive writer. Love this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Focuses on a different aspect of writing, March 24, 2011

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Robert J. Mayer "A Real Writer-- Author" (Seattle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Writer Wellness: A Writer's Path to Health and Creativity (Writing) (Kindle Edition)

We never really discuss the health of the author when we talk about writing. But it's a key component. This book gives you ways to relax, to stay fit, and use all of that to enhance creativity. I found it a very worthwhile Kindle read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Healthy Guide for Writers, October 11, 2011

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Amber Polo "author of Relaxing the Writer" (Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Writer Wellness: A Writer's Path to Health and Creativity (Paperback)

Joy Held must be a great coach, presenter, and role model because this book is a great substitute for one of her month-long workshops, especially good for writers with a busy family life. With a 28 day plan many small changes can be made that add up to better stress management. Her chatty non-intimidating tone feels like a concerned friend talking to you, and the photos which illustrate the stretches are excellent.