A Writer's Space: Make Room to Dream, to Work, to Write [Paperback]

Eric Maisel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2008 | ISBN-10: 159869460X | ISBN-13: 978-1598694604

To write what they want to write the way they want to write it, most writers need to carve out a psychic space as well as a physical one. In "A Writer's Space", noted creativity expert and bestselling author Dr. Eric Maisel shows readers how to do just that. He takes writers by the hand, and guides them deep into their own creative process, helping them to: identify the emotional and physical impulses that spark their creative process; streamline their writing lives to make the most of the time actually spent writing; devise personalised rituals that get writers writing and keep them writing; find/create a physical space in which to work that complements the writing process; and, design a writing schedule that's easy to keep no matter what.

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About the Author

Eric Maisel, Ph.D., is widely considered to be America's foremost creativity coach. He has produced more than thirty works of nonfiction and fiction. He is also a licensed family therapist, national certified counsellor, and trainer of creativity coaches, as well as a creativity coach with a thriving San Francisco practice.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media (May 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159869460X
• ISBN-13: 978-1598694604
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #393,018 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Optimizing one's time with the pen or keyboard, and creating both an office and ritual, July 12, 2008

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This review is from: A Writer's Space: Make Room to Dream, to Work, to Write (Paperback)

Writing is an art form, and all artists need a place to brainstorm and ponder their ideas - both mentally and physically. "A Writer's Space: Make a Room to Dream, to Work, to Write" recognizes this fact and gives advice for writers on how to create this space. Finding one's inner muse, optimizing one's time with the pen or keyboard, and creating both an office and ritual are all topics covered in this fine guide for any artist, whether with literary goals or not. "A Writer's Space: Make a Room to Dream, to Work, to Write" is highly recommended for community library writing and publishing collections.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Write on Time, August 22, 2010

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This review is from: A Writer's Space: Make Room to Dream, to Work, to Write (Paperback)

This small treasure is wonderful. I have been writing for many, many years, attended workshops, purchased all sorts of material for the writer yet there was never anything so potent. The book addressed everything to get a writer moving and gives a true assessment of what is going on with writers when working or attempting to embark on a writer's path. A must have. There is no need to purchase another book to get a wanna be writer going.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Writers space--inspriational, December 30, 2009

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This review is from: A Writer's Space: Make Room to Dream, to Work, to Write (Paperback)

I am finding this book to be quite inspirational. I like the practical advice, the pattern of exercises, and the attitude of the book. It all works together to support the ambition of writing if the reader actually puts it into practice. It helped me find space in my life for writing.