A Creative Writer's Kit: A Spirited Companion & Lively Muse for the Writing Life [With BookWith Cards]

by Judy Reeves

Book Overview

Providing tools to inspire the novice and seasoned writer alike, this kit evokes the muse in every wordsmith through engaging exercises and clear instructions. The handsome package contains a journal... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1577314352
• ISBN13: 9781577314356
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: New World Library
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.4" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Write Write Write

This is the advice that is given in this wonderful little book. It has little one to two words or small sentence idea joggers for everyday of the year. The idea is to sit down every day for a set amount time and using thoes little joggers, write whatever comes to mind. Freewriting if you will, to help get your imagination jump started. I, personally, find this very effective and fun. I have writen some really cute stuff using this, and some really bad stuff. And the joy of freewriting is that you don't have to stay on the same subject for the time you have set, you mind gets to wonder and your pen, or computer or typewriter, gets to follow it, and sometimes it is the pen, computer or typewritter that leads the way and your mind has to play cetch up. LOL If you are having any problems at all with your writing style, or just want to branch out, or want to work through some things in your life, this is a wonderful little book to help you do it.

jumpstart your writing

If you do not have Judy Reeves' book, & are into cards & brevity, then A CREATIVE WRITER'S KIT will be a good addition to your daily writing exercises. You do do daily exercises, don't you?Judy Reeves has a mission -- to get us writing -- not necessarily on the Great American Novel -- more on learning to write well, on recording our lives, on becoming articulate about our thoughts, on making the time for what satisfies us...writing!A CREATIVE WRITER'S KIT easily fits into a pocket or bag, & thus is perfect for traveling. Perhaps the only thing "missing" is a slot for a pen. Rebeccasreads recommends A CREATIVE WRITER'S KIT especially for students of & novices to the ancient art of writing. It is a unique gift for the writers & wannabes in your life.

Great for travel and gifts

I have finally admitted to myself that I am a musician who writes. I spend my daytime hours in a job that is noncreative and demanding. My spare time is spent in musical efforts so the time devoted to writing seems to fritter away. In the past, however, I found myself jotting down prompts from the "Days" book as I prepared for night-owl writing on choral concert tours. Yes, this kit contains excerpts from Judy Reeves' book. I know that fact regardless of whether I am shopping from this site or in the bookstore. The editorial description on the site informs me. The kit's packaging contains chapter titles familiar to me. Obviously, "A Spirited Companion & Lively Muse for the Writing Life" is taken directly from the book's title. I sought portability and have found it in this kit. I no longer have to search for index cards in my office clutter. Concert tours do require immersion in music, but when the performance is over, there is always time for people-watching. I can imagine personal histories or envision these people in different settings. It's only with Judy's assistance that I'm able to let my mind wander.The kit I possess is the fourth one I have purchased. Each time I do a quick show-and-tell to a friend or colleague, I receive a bug-eyed response and a confession that this person "used to write" so I order the kit as a gift. One recipient was a computer manager who has a degree in English Lit. She called and thanked me for the gift: "I have never been able to sit down and just write...like I can with these prompts!!" I've been pleased with my purchases.