Writing Without the Muse (Old Edition) (Writers' Guide (Story Line Pr)) (Paperback)

by Beth Joselow (Author) "Most of us are interested in our own histories, and the histories of our families..." (more)

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Amazon.com Review
The muse, like any capricious artist, can't always be relied upon to be there when you need her. Teacher and poet Joselow provides a slim but effective volume of 50 exercises designed to jump-start your inspiration and get your imagination kicking on all eight cylinders--or flowing like water freed from a dam. Pick your metaphor: you'll have plenty to choose from once this book gets your writing fingers going.

Product Description
For writers of all levels suffering from writer's block, poet Joselow offers 60 exercises that can work wonders. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 85 pages
• Publisher: Story Line Press (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188526612X
• ISBN-13: 978-1885266125
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,650,807 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended without reservation...., April 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Writing Without the Muse (Paperback)

Writing Without the Muse is based on the premise that writers can't wait for Inspiration with a capital "I." Instead, we have to believe that "there is no such thing as having nothing to say." This is an appealing volume, slim, unintimidating, and, yes, quietly inspiring. The exercises work. 

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A TRUE GEM!, April 21, 2000

By	Dorothy Weiss (ORLANDO, FLORIDA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Writing Without the Muse (Paperback)

Attention writers, teachers and anyone who enjoys the transformation of thoughts and images into appealing written works of art. The exercises in this small but mesmerizing book, stimulate the creative process. I especially liked exercise #38- "The Door In The Wall". If your writing has gotten stale, or your class or writers group is lethargic - I suggest you try these simple techniques. There are 50 exercises as well as sample pieces created by other writers using the techniques. "Writing Without the Muse" is a true gem. Don't wait, read this book and begin your creative journey now.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A TRUE GEM!, April 21, 2000

By	Dorothy Weiss (ORLANDO, FLORIDA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Attention writers, teachers and anyone who enjoys the transformation of thoughts and images into appealing written works of art. The exercises in this small but mesmerizing book, stimulate the creative process. I especially liked exercise #38- "The Door In The Wall". If your writing has gotten stale, or your class or writers group is lethargic - I suggest you try these simple techniques. There are 50 exercises as well as sample pieces created by other writers using the techniques. "Writing Without the Muse" is a true gem. Don't wait, read this book and begin your creative journey now. END