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Writer's Little Instruction Book - Inspiration & Motivation

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Just finished reading Inspiration & Motivation ... I shouldn't say finished, because I will be re-reading and referring to it often. It makes me feel good about what I have written, and anxious to write what I have not as yet written. I will recommend this little gem to all my writer friends. Susan LeGree, Author

I highly recommend this pocket-size book for any writer. I normally donate books after I read them but I will keep this one around.

I read Inspiration & Motivation in one sitting. This book is a large collection of quotes. I didn't know this at the time I ordered the book so I was originally disappointed when I opened the book to see mostly quotes. However, after reading a few quotes, it occurred to me that the book was written just for me. As a new writer, I need a lot of inspiration and motivation. I just finished my first novel. During the writing process, I wanted to stop and just threw away my manuscript. It was just to hard to get motivated. I eventually finished the manuscript but I wish I have read this book prior to writing my manuscript. I am sure my manuscript would have been easier to write and more enjoyable too.

Arthur M Mills Jr
Author: The Empty Lot Next Door

I like this booklet because it contains numerous implying notes that dictate the reader to do instead of moping around for his/her next motivation. I also have the companions -Craft & Techniques and Getting Pulblished

Writing is a solitary business. Just you and the computer screen or blank paper. Yes, you can get feedback from friends and colleagues - but first you have to write something worth reading and often that is an uphill struggle.

This little book is a compendium of inspirational bits and pieces. They're little fragments of inspiration or how-tos. Almost all are practical: "The harder one works at writing, the more often the muse visits." In other words, keep writing and the ideas will keep flowing. Don't write and dry up.

For days when you're feeling down and can't going, even a cliche can be a spur to action: "Sit down. Write a sentence. Now write another sentence. Write as many as you need until the good stuff comes." I should tatoo that one to the inside of my eyelid.

Overall, a little book that helps crank the engine of creativity. Nice to keep around.

Jerry