Every writer knows that as rewarding as the creative process is, it can often be a bumpy road. Have hope and keep at it! Designed to kick-start creativity, this handsome handbook from the executive director of National Novel Writing Month gathers a wide range of insights and advice 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 aren't quite coming out right, Pep Talks for Writers provides motivation, encouragement, and helpful exercises for writers of all stripes.

About the Author
Grant Faulkner is the executive director of National Novel Writing Month and the cofounder of 100 Word Story. His essays on creativity have been published in The New York Times, Poets & Writers, Writer's Digest, and The Writer. His stories have appeared in dozens of literary magazines, including Tin House, The Southwest Review, and Puerto del Sol. He recently published a collection of one hundred 100-word stories, Fissures.


Book Information
ISBN 9781452161082
Author Grant Faulkner
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Chronicle Books
Publisher Chronicle Books
Weight(grams) 460g
Dimensions(mm) 184mm * 136mm * 25mm