- Paperback: 672 pages
- Publisher: Perseus Books (20 April 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0762422807
- ISBN-13: 978-0762422807
- Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.7 x 7.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 292,063 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Our previous title The Writers Block turned out to be a blockbuster, with more than 50,000 copies sold. Thats why were following it with the illustrated Creative Block, which extends the audience to anyone in need of a creative burst, whether for a business presentation or a first novel. Author Lou Harry, the genius behind our wildly successful Voodoo line, has culled great advice from dozens of well-known contemporary creative people in many genres, from popular fiction (bestselling author Nicholas Sparks) to theater (Tony Award-winning director Robert Falls) to comedy (Saturday Night Live writer Hugh Fink) to childrens books (Anna Grossnickle Hines). He presents their comments in his inimitable witty style, keeping readers chuckling even as they break through to new levels of creativity.
About the Author
playwright and stand-up comedian Lou Harry, is a published author whose books have sold over 1 million copies. He is a fountain of creativity.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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The book itself is designed to form an actual block - it's a cube, each side about 8cm. Though this doesn't make it especially easy to turn the pages, it does mean each concept or thought it asks you to consider is on its own on a page, which makes it easily digestible. It's not designed to be read cover to cover, rather to be opened at random. Each page has an idea or thought or method you can use to help free yourself from creative stagnation. Often this can involve stepping away from your actual sticking point and thinking of other things; greasing your mental cogs to allow the whole machine to run more efficiently. There are also short pieces of advice from professional creatives such as authors or designers, and how they deal with creative block. It is very American and at times a little cheesy in its phrasing but the techniques are still helpful.
Examples: 'make an ice cream sundae with at least one ingredient you don't usually use'
'talk to the oldest person you know. get their story'
'itemise the contents of your purse or bag'
'start a scrapbook of images that inspire you. when you are feeling stuck, consult it'
'go for a bike ride'
'go to the supermarket and buy three types of food you've never tried before. taste them'
'spend an hour in a garden or greenhouse and write down what you can smell, see, hear and touch'
Examples: 'make an ice cream sundae with at least one ingredient you don't usually use'
'talk to the oldest person you know. get their story'
'itemise the contents of your purse or bag'
'start a scrapbook of images that inspire you. when you are feeling stuck, consult it'
'go for a bike ride'
'go to the supermarket and buy three types of food you've never tried before. taste them'
'spend an hour in a garden or greenhouse and write down what you can smell, see, hear and touch'
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I got this book, along with "Writer's Block" of a similar format, and they have both been very helpful. There are not only exercises to get me going in creative writing, but also short articles about writing, published books, reviews and reminders that are entertaining and informative. If you need a shove in the "write direction", you're sure to find something in this book!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
A-OKAY
11 April 2009
Format:Paperback
I bought mine used because I didn't plan on holding onto it for long and I'm really glad I made that decision beforehand. The book looks bigger than it actually is and there aren't as many ideas on it as I thought there'd be. The pictures are fun but kind of hard to spread the pages. Still, it's cute and helps get the wheels moving if you feel stumped. It's worth the buy (USED!) or to borrow from a friend.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Very Nice
22 Nov 2007
Format:Paperback
This tiny little book is chocked full of different spark ideas. And not just for those looking for inspiration on their next big novel. I actually bought it so that I could get some fresh ideas for blog writing. Since then I've been able to pull out several different ideas that I otherwise wouldn't have been inspired to write about. Plus, it looks kinda nice just sitting on the desk :-)
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Great idea!
22 Jan 2007
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This cute little book is filled with lots of great ideas to get you writing in no time. I love the "sparks", little quips and quotes and photos ment to inspire you to think about things in a new light. The tiny square "block" format is so cute.
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