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I'd Rather Be Writing

Name: I'd Rather Be Writing
Author: Marcia Golub
ISBN: 9781599634883

by Marcia Golub

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Overview

Whether it's your hobby or your job, writing is a labor of love you just can't live without. But, living the writer's life isn't easy. It takes a mountain of self-discipline, skin as thick as an elephant's, and more peace and quiet than a Buddhist monk on vacation.

Marcia Golub knows exactly how you feel. In I'd Rather Be Writing she cheerfully bares her kindred soul, sharing the joys, frustrations and challenges she's experienced since the day she dared to call herself a writer. From wrestling with distractions to conquering writer's block, Marcia's been there. She knows what it's like to battle procrastination, (like times when cleaning the oven seems more appealing than sitting down at the keyboard) or how hard it can be to take "constructive" criticism (especially from that yet-to-be-published know-it-all in your writer's group who delights in butchering your latest story).

But beyond comradeship, Marcia offers realistic advice for overcoming the day-to-day obstacles that come between you and your writing. You'll find great tips for managing your time, generating ideas and, above all, finishing what you start. She also includes simple "try this" suggestions you can borrow to work through virtually any kind of writing-related challenge.

So find more time, get more organized, complete more projects and get more done! With I'd Rather Be Writing you will be writing, and better than ever before.

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Editorials

Lin McNulty

In this delightful, amusing honest look in the mirror at our writer-selves, it is very comforting to see the reflection of many, if not all, writers looking back.
— Napra Review

Booknews

A published novelist and editor offers advice and cheery companionship through the processes associated with professional writing: finding time, dealing with insurmountable obstacles, getting organized, and completing projects. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)