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"With compassion, wit and the wisdom gleaned from a long and successful writing career, Jurgen Wolff guides you, step by step, on the inner and outer journey to writing success. An invaluable tool for the aspiring writer." --Robert Cochran, co-creator and executive producer, 24 "Your Writing Coach pays as much attention to writers as to what they write and should help seasoned pros as much as it will help beginners. Jurgen Wolff is wise and constructive when it comes to such issues as fear of failure, your inner critic, and rejection, as well as brainstorming and finding the conditions in which to work. Highly recommended." --Julian Friedmann, writer's agent, Blake Friedmann, and editor, ScriptWriter magazine "This book is the real deal--no fluff or padding, just concentrated insider knowledge. By far the best book on writing I have read." --Rupert Widdicombe, writer and journalist "This book is an antidote to the bad advice aspiring writers are often given. There are only two books on writing I recommend--Stephen King's and this one." --William F. Owen, author of Blackfoot Is Missing "This book will help you find the insights of the writing craft. Pick it up and let it guide you to success." --Xavier Koller, Academy Award-winning director, Journey of Hope "Jurgen Wolff demystifies the writing process in a series of easy-to-understand steps guaranteed to make you a better writer." --Phil Doran, author of the bestselling The Reluctant Tuscan "Absorbing and inspiring, Your Writing Coach is destined to become an instant classic. Jurgen Wolff's treasure trove of advice and insider secrets will prove to be an indispensable friend to all those who aspire to the writing life." --Amanda Barry Hirst, author of PR Power

"Coach is surprisingly thorough in covering a lot of ground, despite its short length and small size." -- The Writer magazine, July, 2008

A "simple, practical, encouraging handbook." -- Financial Times, January 19, 2008

This book is an antidote to the bad advice aspiring writers are often given. There are only two books on writing I recommend--Stephen King's and this one. -- William F. Owen, novelist

This book is the real deal--no fluff or padding, just concentrated insider knowledge. By far the best book on writing I have read. -- Rupert Widdicombe, writer and journalist

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Written by a highly successful author with vast experience in many different kinds of writing - feature films, television, radio, books, newspapers, plays, with writing credits from Hollywood to the BBC Your Writing Coach shows aspiring writers how to overcome fear, get past excuses, and start writing! With practical advice on developing a niche and a writing style, Wolff provides all the strategies needed to become a full time writer and build a successful career.
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  • Paperback: 280 pages
  • Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing (May 25, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1857883675
  • ISBN-13: 978-1857883671
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #603,029 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Writing Book For All Seasons, August 6, 2007
This is a great book for aspiring writers as well as established writers looking to branch out into new areas. A lot of writing books seem to be by a novelist writing only about novels, by a screenwriter writing only about screenplays, etc., but Wolff explores both of those genres, as well as non-fiction books, magazine articles and more. He assumes you're serious, and while he doesn't fill you with delusions of grandeur, he doesn't insult you by selling some fantasy of instant riches, either. He makes it clear that writing for a living requires dedication and hard work, just like any other career, and then he shows you how to go about making it happen.

The title is important and telling - Wolff's tone is professional and authoritative, yet friendly and quite cordial, and you get enjoyable little glimpses into his own successful career and personality as he provides anecdotes from his own published/produced works in all the fields he discusses. It's obvious that he's speaking from his own experiences in all aspects of the business(es), not just the writing, but also the marketing, pitching, ethics, etc. In addition to drawing on his own background, he also brings in snippets and examples from lots of other writers and creative types, most of whom are very well-known.

Actually, there is a lot of good information in here for creative business people of all sorts, like copywriters, marketing staff, and even product development types, anybody who needs to manage time, inspire others, hatch ideas or promote a vision, all of which are facets of the writing business and life. The book and table of contents are nicely organized and detailed in such a way that you can easily cherry-pick the information you're looking for. Of course, if you're a "regular" writer you will want to read every page, but the organization makes it easy to revisit various topics without cluttering up the sturdy, finely printed book with unsightly Post-It Notes.

Finally, the thing I liked best about this book is that it's a lot more than just a book. Every chapter includes an access code you can enter at one of Wolff's websites, where you can view bonus content and video interviews with Wolff and many of the people he mentions in each chapter. Wolff even makes himself available via his website, like a true coach would, as a source of advice and inspiration. It's a brilliant blend of old and new media, and access to the website makes the book a real 2-for-1 bargain.

As you might guess, I'd highly recommend this book. I've got a copy of my own and bought another for a friend, because this is the kind of book that if you loan it out, you may not get it back!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Writing Coach Who Knows His Stuff, August 11, 2007
"Your Writing Coach" is a 248-page book filled with a wealth of practical knowledge, industry insights, writing exercises, and coaching tips that will teach and encourage writers at all levels to write, persist, and sell better. It's smartly divided into four parts with 18 chapters that covers a remarkable range of issues and topics all writers face somewhere along the spectrum.

Despite Jurgen Wolff's successful career as a writer in the industry with a prolific list of impressive projects (including writing scripts for several popular TV shows), the tone of the book remains coach-friendly, helpful, and never condescending. Plus, the bonus material on his Web site and his personal invitation to contact him if you still have questions after reading the book make this one wonderful coaching tool I'm happy to promote to readers of the Creativity-[...]
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5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to know, August 25, 2008
Jurgen Wolff's book, like his website [...], offers a Fort Knox of tools for wanna-be writers as well as the experienced: examples, exercises, helpful websites, and chapter bonuses linked to his website to reinforce and expand on his tips and techniques. From using "time pods" to making an "elevator speech" to hook an agent/reader you'll find yourself turning to this book again and again when you're mired down or when you start a new project or just want a darn good read about writing.
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