Suitable for writers, this title includes chapters that offers a writing-related discussion, followed by a five-minute exercise. Five minutes a day spent on an exercise is one of the most effective methods there is to expand your potential and develop self-discipline.
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'An exploration of ritualistic behaviour, thinking outside the box, writing about the concept of choice. Just three of the 57 topics and they are presented in a way that stimulates your creative thinking process.' --Writing Magazine
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Margret Geraghty is a published author who runs classes in creative writing. For 12 years she wrote a monthly column for Writing Magazine and Writers' News and is also the author of The Novelist's Guide. She has a degree in psychology and an MA in film studies. She lives in Bath, but spends half the week in Hampshire.
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70 of 71 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book provides writing exercises if you want them, but for me the general text makes one or two excellent points. And if nothing else the book was worth buying for thesealone. The most important point: five minutes writing each day is preferable to two hours at the weekend. The brain gets trained to think up creatively at a moments notice. Another is write what you know. This, of course, is well known but Margaret Geraghty points to the passion aspect of what you know and feel. Write with and about your own passion and the writing will flow well.
Its a reference book, one to dip into for inspiration. Good value for money.
Its a reference book, one to dip into for inspiration. Good value for money.
62 of 64 people found the following review helpful
By Justintime
Format:Paperback
I purchased this book on a whim, hoping to obtain some creative genius to help me write. I was pleasantly surprised by how much it helped me in my time of great need to achieve ideas and comfort me in my period of writers block.
Outstanding work by Geraghty...I attribute (hopefully) my success in the future.
A must for firstime writers!
Outstanding work by Geraghty...I attribute (hopefully) my success in the future.
A must for firstime writers!
41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
By L. Pearce
Format:Paperback
Highly Recommended - short sections offering food for thought followed by writing exercises. The exercises in almost all cases inspired me to either write good sections for current work, produce new ideas, or get excellent insights into my characters. A must read for would be writers!
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Perfect for the beginner.
Well structured tips and advice. I found it a gripping read and not only that you can read a bit do a bit and put it down for a bit and start again. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Morkymike
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Dull book
The book arrived quickly - no problems there, but the exercises in it were dull and I don't think improved my writing.
Published 2 months ago by Nick
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Great practical book
Good practical tips for writing in a very readable and easy to understand format. Very pleased with purchase and would recommend.
Published 2 months ago by JR
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Brilliant
This book is brilliant for when you're stuck in a rut. There are great writing exercises for you to do, which you will find more than useful for ridding yourself of writer's block.
Published 3 months ago by Sylvia
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Inspiring
Only read a couple of chapters so far, but it has definitely hit the creativity button. Looking forward to reading / writing more.
Published 4 months ago by A Gill
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The five minute writer
Brilliant. Wonderful. Recommended. A must have. Don't miss it. Buy it if you are reading this review! Go for it.
Published 4 months ago by Brenda
2.0 out of 5 stars
Well, OK
Yes, it has some good ideas, but overall not a book I would recommend for help with novel writing. There is better stuff out there.
Published 4 months ago by Barry Cross
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It worked
Been trying to get my wife to start writing so i ordered this for her. She read the first chapter as soon as it arrived and completed the first exercise straight away...it worked. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Gonad
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Write 5 minutes, every day
The 5 Minute Writer is a book that promises to stimulate your creative mind and get your inspiration going so that you just sit down and write. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Esofagus
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Flexing the writing muscles
It does what it says on the tin .. or, rather, the cover. Simple ideas for you to try your writing skills on.
Published 13 months ago by Mr. Leonard F. Clark
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