Pep Talks for Writers

Every writer knows that as rewarding as the creative process is, it can often be a bumpy road. Have hope and keep at it! Grant Faulkner, the Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month, gathers a wide range of insights and guidance for writers at any stage of their career. From tips about how to finally start that story to helpful ideas about what to do when the words just arenÆt quite coming out right, Pep Talks for Writers provides motivation, encouragement, and helpful exercises for writers of all stripes. This handsome handbook is custom made to kick start creativity. Includes Pep Talks such as:ò You donÆt need permission to be a creatorò Channel your super heroic observational powersò Accept the messò Pull yourself out of the comparison trapò Treating imposter syndromeò Say, ôYes, and ...ö: the secrets of improvò Move differently to think differentlyò Persisting through rejection