The Observation Deck: A Tool Kit for Writers (Past & Present) by Epel, Naomi

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Binding
Paperback
Book Title
The Observation Deck
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
Yes
ISBN
9780811814812
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Chronicle Books
ISBN-10
0811814815
ISBN-13
9780811814812
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1028748

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Observation Deck : a Tool Kit for Writers
Subject
Composition & Creative Writing
Publication Year
1998
Type
Textbook
Author
Naomi Epel
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines
Format
Cards,Flash Cards

Dimensions

Item Height
1.9 in
Item Weight
17.6 Oz
Item Length
6.6 in
Item Width
5.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
Why anyone would want to give away the secrets of our profession is beyond me--but now someone has, and if I were a budding scribe, I would rush to get this book into my ink-stained paws. Andrei Codrescu, author ofThe Blood Countress What an ingenious solution to writer's block, from which I suffer once or twice a day. Pulling a card from The Observation Deck is the perfect remedy when I'm feeling stumped, resistant, puzzled, discouraged, or unclear about the work ahead. Sue Grafton, author ofB is for Burglar, Why anyone would want to give away the secrets of our profession is beyond me--but now someone has, and if I were a budding scribe, I would rush to get this book into my ink-stained paws.Andrei Codrescu, author of The Blood Countress What an ingenious solution to writer's block, from which I suffer once or twice a day. Pulling a card from The Observation Deck is the perfect remedy when I'm feeling stumped, resistant, puzzled, discouraged, or unclear about the work ahead. Sue Grafton, author of B is for Burglar, Why anyone would want to give away the secrets of our profession is beyond me--but now someone has, and if I were a budding scribe, I would rush to get this book into my ink-stained paws.Andrei Codrescu, author of The Blood Countress What an ingenious solution to writer's block, from which I suffer once or twice a day. Pulling a card from The Observation Deck is the perfect remedy when I'm feeling stumped, resistant, puzzled, discouraged, or unclear about the work ahead.Sue Grafton, author of B is for Burglar
Grade From
Eighth Grade
Grade To
College Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal
808/.02
Synopsis
This may be the most useful tool for writing to come along since the computer. "The Observation Deck" is a 160-page book by Naomi Epel presenting the writing secretsinsights, tips, exercisesof today's most talented writers. It's paired with 50 inspiring flash cards to break the spell of writer's block and overcome hurdles to creativity. Great for both beginning and seasoned writers, "The Observation Deck" offers encouragement and ingenious strategies from great writers who've been there. This little box, tailor-made for writers, is loaded with effective techniques to get the writing going, right now., This may be the most useful tool for writing to come along since the computer. The Observation Deck is a 160-page book by Naomi Epel presenting the writing secretsinsights, tips, exercisesof today's most talented writers. It's paired with 50 inspiring flash cards to break the spell of writer's block and overcome hurdles to creativity. Great for both beginning and seasoned writers, The Observation Deck offers encouragement and ingenious strategies from great writers who've been there. This little box, tailor-made for writers, is loaded with effective techniques to get the writing going, right now.

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