My Review
Writers block is a thing of the past when you own the Pocket Muse by Monica Wood. This book is wonderful for creative writers and writers of poetry.
I've had my copy for years now and I can honestly say that it continues to be a God-send when I am at a loss for story ideas. I keep this book on my desk, right next to my computer and find myself browsing through it constantly.
The Pocket Muse contains pictures, inspirational quotes, writing prompts, ideas, suggestions and writing exercises all tossed together in an extremely unique style that actually pushes you to become the best writer that you can be.
It always amazes me that I am able to craft different ideas each and every time I look through it.
Ideas and Inspirations for Writing
A Few of my Favorites
From The Pocket Muse
What is the subject you're avoiding?Write it down.
Take two people you know who seem to be opposites in every way. Think about them until you hit on something they have in common. Start writing.
That's all for now. Tomorrow maybe you'll be able to get a sentence out, and then a paragraph.
The picture on the last page.
Buy Your Copy of The Pocket Muse Here
The Pocket Muse
Amazon Price: $10.39 (as of 12/03/2009)
The Pocket Muse is every writer's key to finding writing inspiration when and where they want it. It includes hundreds of thought-provoking prompts, exercises and illustrations that immediately help them to:
* Get started writing
* Overcome writer's block
* Develop a writing habit
* Think more creatively
* Master style, revision and other elements of the craft
The rich variety of exercises will help writers to create entire stories or focus on a single aspect of their writing. It will also encourage them to think about how they write in new and surprising ways. The Pocket Muse is truly a unique book, both fun and effective. It will teach, cheer and inspire writers as never before.
What Do You Like Most About this Book?
Monica Wood's Official Site
"I was born in Mexico, Maine, to a family of devout Irish Catholics, a family of paper mill workers. My father and my mother's parents came from Prince Edward Island in Canada, and brought with them the island tradition of storytelling. Although my sisters and I were the first generation in the family to go to college, I think of my background as a literary one. My father had a lilting island brogue and beautiful grammar; the notion that stories had to be told in a certain way was something I learned early. My grandfather used to sing long, melodramatic, novelistic ballads, another island tradition. I am not one of those writers who claim to have been weaned on Proust, but I did read a lot, a happy habit for a child, I think, no matter what the material."
- Monica Wood home page
- This is the site of Monica Wood, a fiction writer and teacher of writing. Her novel My Only Story was published by Chronicle Books in June 2000. Site includes tips for writers.
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What do you think of The Pocket Muse?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byLove it! Great read.
JaguarJulie says:
Ah, perhaps this should be a perk for Giant Squids? I want one!
Posted September 07, 2008
Sorry, not my cup of tea.
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