Write. : 10 Days to Overcome Writer's Block. Period.

In a revolutionary guide to the writer's art, a psychologist and novelist presents her personal program for overcoming the problems of writer's block, offering a series of techniques, exercises, and checklists designed to jump-start one's creativity and the writing process. Original. 35,000 first printing.

writers Are Notorious For Using Any Reason To Keep From Working: Over-researching, Retyping, Going To Meetings, Waxing The Floors-anything.
-gloria Steinem

Sound Familiar? This Is What Dr. Karen E. Peterson-who Has Overcome Writer's Block Herself-calls The Write-or-flight Response. In This Revolutionary Book, Psychologist And Novelist Karen E. Peterson Presents An Easy, Effective Way To Beat Writer's Block In Only Ten Days. Based On New Brain Research And Sound Psychological Principles, This Innovative Program Shows Writers How To Conquer Writer's Block Using Such Methods As:

exercises To Conquer The Write-or-flight Response

techniques To Create That Elusive Writing Mood

parallel Monologue And Interior Dialogue To Jump-start The Writing Process

checklists To See Which Side Of The Brain Is Blocking You

a Template For Establishing Writing As A Part Of Your Daily Life

motivation To-go-so That Writers Can Write Anywhere, Any Time

With Case Examples And A Healthy Dollop Of Humor, write. Will Help Both Seasoned And Neophyte Writers To Enjoy The Process Of Sending Their Creativity-and Productivity-soaring To New Heights.

author Biography:
karen E. Peterson, Ph.d. (phoenix, Az) Is A Psychologist, Novelist, And Public Speaker With Extensive Media Experience. She Is A Former University Writing Instructor With An M.a. In English. The Recipient Of Several University Literary Awards, Dr. Peterson Has Conducted Research On Writer's Block And Procrastination.

In this revolutionary book, psychologist and novelist Karen E. Peterson presents an easy, effective way to beat writer's block in only ten days. Based on new brain research and sound psychological principles, this innovative program shows writers how to conquer writer's block using such methods as: exercises to conquer the'write-or-flight'response; techniques to create that elusive'writing mood'; parallel monologue and interior dialogue to jump-start the writing process; checklists to see which side of the brain is blocking you; a template for establishing writing as a part of your daily life; motivation'to-go'--so that writers can write anywhere, any time; and more! With case examples and a healthy dollop of humor, Write. will help both seasoned and neophyte writers to enjoy the process of sending their creativity--and productivity--soaring to new heights. Permission to write: how to find both your voices (and ditch theirs) The all-or-nothing writer: how to stop feeling overwhelmed Steal this time: how to live (and write) on 168 hours a week A clean, well-lighted place to write: your place or theirs? Getting in the mood: how to overcome the write-or-flight response Starting to write: remembrances of things past Continuing to write: the plot as "bribe" Finishing writing projects: always busy, never done Publishing writing projects: from panic to press releases What a difference a day makes: how to choose the write response. You, with a Big Block of time; a serene, aesthetically pleasing hotel suite with free daily massager, a pool, and a delightful cafe; a privacy agreement signed by encouraging family members, friends, and coworkers (though you may of course call them); breakfast in bed from room service with abundant choices from bacon and espresso to granola and green tea; pads of paper and a box of pens in your favorite colors; and an absolutely perfect laptop. An innovative program, showing writers how to conquer writer's block using: exercises to conquer the "write-or-flight" response; techniques to creative that elusive "writing mood"; parallel monologue and interior dialogue to jump-start the writing process; and checklists to see which side of the brain is blocking you. Presents a personal program for overcoming the problems of writer's block, offering a series of techniques, exercises, and checklists designed to inspire creativity and the writing process