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Writer's First Aid: Getting Organized, Getting Inspired, and Sticking to It (Paperback)

~ Kristi Holl (Author) "What's the #1 challenge for new and experienced writers alike?..." (more)
Key Phrases: writing success, writing energy, writing dreams, Inner Critic, Great American Novel

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Writer's First Aid is an invaluable resource for your writing success. You'll find the targeted guidance you need for your improved writing success in four easily referenced sections:

Section 1. "Getting Started" show you how to banish anxiety . . . identify and dissolve writer's block . . . jump start ideas . . . finish the stalled chapter . . . and much more . . .

Section 2. "Work Habits That Work for You"—Learn strategies for fitting writing into a crowded schedule . . . overcoming distractions . . . building momentum . . . and revving up your creative juices . . .

Section 3. "Money and Other Practical Matters"—Discover eight strategies for being your own agent . . . steps to take to reach your full-time freelancing goal . . . lifestyle tips that stretch writing income . . . and clues to tell you when it’s time to quit your day job . . .

Section 4. "Create the Writing Life You Want" by mapping the shortest route to your dream life . . . conquering obstacles . . . increasing your attention span . . . clarifying your personal writing goals . . . and acquiring the right tools to make your full-time writing dreams come true . . .

About the Author

Kristi Holl has over 180 short stories and articles and 25 books to her credit. Her numerous pieces for children have appeared in Jack And Jill, Child Life, Children’s Playmate, Touch, and others; her articles on writing have appeared in Children’s Writer and The Writer, among others.

In 1983, Antheneum published Ms. Holl’s first children’s book, Just Like Real Family, which won several children’s book awards. Antheneum also published a sequel, No Strings Attached, in 1988. Her other children’s books deal with a variety of topics: standing up for yourself in Footprints Up My Back (Antheneum, 1984); abandonment and forgiveness in Patchwork Summer (Antheneum, 1987); and learning to establish priorities in First Things First (Antheneum, 1986) and Hidden in the Fog (Antheneum, 1989). She’s also enjoyed writing several series. Standard Publishing did the Julie McGregor series: Two of a Kind, Trusting in the Dark, and A Change of Heart (1990-1991). She also wrote for Tommy Nelson’s TodaysGirl.com series: Tangled Web, Chat Freak, 4GIVE & 4GET, and Fun E-Farm (2000 and 2001).

Kristi Holl also spent four years as the Institute of Children’s Literature’s first web editor, helping writers online with writing tips, online interviews with editors and authors, and a weekly article of encouragement. From those articles came her most recently published book: Writer’s First Aid: Getting Organized, Getting Inspired, and Sticking to It (2003).

Product Details

Paperback: 228 pages
Publisher: The Writer's Bookstore (July 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 188971514X
ISBN-13: 978-1889715148
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #775,894 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Inner Critic, Great American Novel

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This book cites 11 books:

The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis on page 17
The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life by Julia Cameron on page 40
Think Big! (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) by Nancy Carlson on page 125
More Things Change, the by Robyn Read on page 127
The Chronicles of Narnia Boxed Set by C. S. Lewis on page 17

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5.0 out of 5 stars Have You Hit A Roadblock with Your Writing?, June 4, 2006

By	W. Terry Whalin "Publisher/ Editor / Writer" (Scottsdale, Arizona) - See all my reviews

Let's face the facts--the road to publication is long and hard. Even if you've been published in magazines or written books, you can profit from the inspiration and insights woven into the fiber of the pages of this book.

Kristi Holl is a much published, seasoned author who knows how life can interrupt our writing--yet she's found the way around the roadblocks, learned techniques to administer first aid and carry on with her writing.

The contents are organized into four sections:
1. Getting Started (answers some basic questions with insight about how to increase creativity and why does it take so long?)

2. Work Habits That Work For You (teaches how to boost productivity with instantly applicable principles and tips)

3. Money and Other Practical Matters (every writer that I know can apply these lessons)

4. Create the Writing Life You Want (the insight in this section deepens into areas such as is full-time freelancing for you? or A Call to Excellence.

Keep this book near your computer. You can read it quickly and gain a burst of inspiration for your writing day. I recommend this book for writers of all levels--beginner, intermediate and expert.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Encouragement, Support, and Wisdom!, February 7, 2007

By	S. Asher (PA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Kristi Holl's articles have been an ongoing source of encouragement, support, and wisdom--not only professionally, but personally. I often marvel at the way she seems to read my mind, understand my concerns, and provide the exact bit of insight or advice I need!
--Sandy Asher, author of dozens of books, plays, collections and anthologies.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Real help for real writers!, December 15, 2007

By	Patricia C. Pfitsch (Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

"Kristi Holl understands the emotional struggles that can sabotage a writer's best intentions. In WRITERS FIRST AID she offers real solutions to help writers cope and keep us writing." Patricia Curtis Pfitsch, author of Riding the Flume, Keeper of the LIght, The Deeper Song, Westard To Oregon and other books and stories for children and young adults.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Master Writer Inspires All Writers
"This collection of articles by award-winning author and web master Kristi Holl provides inspiration as well as practical instruction on essential facets of the writing life from... Read more

Published 23 months ago by Karen O'Connor

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, professional writing advice
Kristi has gathered the kind of in-depth, honest information that could only come from front-line writers, authors who are in the throes of creating, rewriting, and publishing.

Published 23 months ago by Grateful Reader

2.0 out of 5 stars Waste of time
Sorry folks, this book is not all it appears to be. I considered it a beginners book after looking through it. Nice effort on the writers part but "WHERES THE BEEF?????

Published on July 26, 2005 by R. Coventry

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