Writer's First Aid: Getting Organized, Getting Inspired, and Sticking to It

by Kristi Holl

Book Overview

Kristi Holl, renown writing instructor and author of 24 books and over 180 stories and articles, collected the 40 most motivational and helpful writer's aid essays from among all those she wrote for... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 188971514X
• ISBN13: 9781889715148
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Writer's Institute Publications
• Length: 227 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 5.7"

Customer Reviews

Real help for real writers!

"Kristi Holl understands the emotional struggles that can sabotage a writer's best intentions. In WRITERS FIRST AID she offers real solutions to help writers cope and keep us writing." Patricia Curtis Pfitsch, author of Riding the Flume, Keeper of the LIght, The Deeper Song, Westard To Oregon and other books and stories for children and young adults.

Wonderful, professional writing advice

Kristi has gathered the kind of in-depth, honest information that could only come from front-line writers, authors who are in the throes of creating, rewriting, and publishing.

Master Writer Inspires All Writers

"This collection of articles by award-winning author and web master Kristi Holl provides inspiration as well as practical instruction on essential facets of the writing life from someone who knows what she's talking about." Karen O'Connor, author and writing instructor

Encouragement, Support, and Wisdom!

Kristi Holl's articles have been an ongoing source of encouragement, support, and wisdom--not only professionally, but personally. I often marvel at the way she seems to read my mind, understand my concerns, and provide the exact bit of insight or advice I need! --Sandy Asher, author of dozens of books, plays, collections and anthologies.

Have You Hit A Roadblock with Your Writing?

Let's face the facts--the road to publication is long and hard. Even if you've been published in magazines or written books, you can profit from the inspiration and insights woven into the fiber of the pages of this book. Kristi Holl is a much published, seasoned author who knows how life can interrupt our writing--yet she's found the way around the roadblocks, learned techniques to administer first aid and carry on with her writing. The contents are organized into four sections: 1. Getting Started (answers some basic questions with insight about how to increase creativity and why does it take so long?) 2. Work Habits That Work For You (teaches how to boost productivity with instantly applicable principles and tips) 3. Money and Other Practical Matters (every writer that I know can apply these lessons) 4. Create the Writing Life You Want (the insight in this section deepens into areas such as is full-time freelancing for you? or A Call to Excellence. Keep this book near your computer. You can read it quickly and gain a burst of inspiration for your writing day. I recommend this book for writers of all levels--beginner, intermediate and expert.