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~ Judy Reeves (Author) "Tools for the writer are simple: pen and paper..." (more)
Key Phrases: auditioning words, writing practitioners, writing practice, Book of Days, Ernest Hemingway, Raymond Carver (more...)
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Musicians practice. Athletes practice. And so, too, argues Judy Reeves, should writers practice. Her Writer's Book of Days provides a "writing prompt" for each day of the year, and then some: "Write about a time someone said yes"; "Write about leaving"; "Something seemed different." The more you practice, says Reeves, the more you write. And writing from a prompt, she adds, is like having "someone provid[e] the music when you want to dance." The prompts are the backbone of this book, but its pages are fleshed out with advice, inspiration, quotations from writers, encouragement, and a profusion of literary tidbits. Write from the sense, Reeves recommends. Audition words. Take risks. And when all else fails, amuse yourself with these astonishing tidbits from literary lives: T.S. Eliot, we learn, preferred writing with a head cold; Flaubert kept his lover's slippers and mittens in his desk drawer; and Friedrich von Schiller liked to invoke his muse by sniffing rotten apples. --Jane Steinberg


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Practice makes perfect, and this book makes practice easy by providing writers and would-be writers with stimulating topics, helpful instruction, monthly guidelines, dozens of inspiring quotes, writerly lore, and tips for special writing sessions such as marathons, caf writing, and other ways to make the work of writing more creative and fun.

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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: New World Library (November 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1577311000
  • ISBN-13: 978-1577311003
  • Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 7.2 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49,652 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars get that pen moving, November 23, 1999
If anything will get you writing, this book will. Enough prompts to get even the most reluctant practicer going--much more fun that playing scales. This book provides companionship and direction, not to mention diversion in the form of lives of the writers information for when you need a word snack before you start your own work. As a writing teacher, I have all my students buy Judy's book.
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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I Couldn't Keep From Writing..., December 8, 1999
By Karen Hertzberg (Oconomowoc, WI United States) - See all my reviews
Judy Reeves has written a gem of a book--one that actually got me writing in a matter of minutes.

I've been so busy with my writing web community that I told myself I wasn't going to look at my review copy of A Writer's Book of Days until after the first of the year. But once the book was in hand, I couldn't help but thumb through the pages. The stunning design and functional format hooked me immediately. Pretty soon I was reading--and the next thing you know, I was writing on one of the daily writing prompts the book offers. Imagine that--WRITING! I haven't had time for writing--just for the pleasure of it--in months. I've been writing three or more "practice pages" a day ever since, and loving every minute of it.

A Writer's Book of Days is a wonderful motivational tool, but it's also a delicious book full of advice that will, quite simply, make you feel like writing. Reeves encourages practice writing, and includes a year's worth of "writing prompts" designed to jump-start the creative process. But don't dismiss this book as another new-agey volume on freewriting. It's as practical as it is motivational. Reeves' writing is personable and honest. Her book makes you feel as though you're sipping coffee with your favorite writing buddy, talking shop.

I'll be offering my highest recommendation on the Coffeehouse for Writers website!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Mentor in a Book, November 22, 1999
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The inspiration for daily writing practice is non-stop in this book. The author provides endless sources for getting the creative juices flowing. This book makes a person feel the passion that writing is all about, and it's done with humour and thoughtful quotes. The advice is gentle and encouraging. No one can pick up this book and not put it down without feeling the strongest urge to write. We will survive this thing called "writing," and Ms. Reeves shows us how.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
I really love this book. As a new writer it is so very helpful and easy and fun. Thanks
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Workbook
If you are looking for some sort of exercises to get you writing, this is a great book. Lots of prompts that you can take in multiple directions. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars A practical device.
I've bought the book and skim read it. It is great. The author must be commended for a thoughtful and measured, realistic and practical approach. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book
This is wonderful for kicking of thoughts or story ideas with a suggested topic for each day. Fantastic!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Help to Young Writers
This book is an excellent tool for the young writer. It gets you writing every single day with all kinds of helpful prompts. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars like an old friend....
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Every writer should have this book in their Library. The prompts can be used in any way but I like them as they are planned out by date. Read more
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I am always on the look out for quality writing books which will inspire me as a writer and that I can recommend to others to inspire their writing as well. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Your Writing Days Will Fly!
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