Writer's Way: Realize Your Creative Potential and Become a Successful Author

by Sara Maitland

The Writer’s Way is a comprehensive and rewarding introduction to the art of creative writing. Its no-nonsense yet accessible tone and practical contents make it the perfect guide, whether you are a raw beginner of you have started writing and are looking for friendly guidance to help develop your talent. Distinguished author Sara Maitland has an extensive background in teaching creative writing and is the perfect companion for this journey of self discovery. She knows the potential pitfalls confronting every writer – the lack of confidence or “block” that can strike at any time, leaving you literally lost for words – and draws on her vast experience to help you tackle them. She also shares with you the unrivalled joy writing can bring – the sheer pleasure she takes in her art lending her text a happy authority. With 40 literary exercises sprinkled liberally throughout, you will never feel alone. Whether you read it in one sitting, or take your time working through the exercises as you go, this is a terrific book to get you going and keep you going, on the writer’s way.

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction, Reference

240 pages, Hardcover

First published August 17, 2005

About the author

Sara Maitland is a British writer and academic. An accomplished novelist, she is also known for her short stories. Her work has a magic realist tendency. Maitland is regarded as one of those at the vanguard of the 1970s feminist movement, and is often described as a feminist writer. She is a Roman Catholic, and religion is another theme in much of her work.

Reviews

[Laura McHarrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part of the reason why I have not committed to writing in the past is that I was not sure that I have anything special to say, or anything that is new, or even that interesting. So I joined up with some Blog buddies and had been Blogging for about seven months. The idea was that if I just get started I might develop my creative writing style and more importantly my imagination.

Now I want to learn the art of writing creatively some more; so having picked up Sara’s book, I have shared my learning with my Blog readers. I managed to almost complete the excellent exercises that Sara suggests in her book before life got in the way. I will finish the last 2 chapters at some point! Honest.

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book nurtured the creator within, and told her she could do it.

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

A motivational book for writers that gives tips on the process. There are writing exercises for the budding writer throughout the book to go along with the authors presentation.

[Ash]

Had to DNF because I just couldnt get into it.

[Sedna Dragon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thiz was an informative book that gave me things to think about. Especially as a writer and I do think that those that want to start writing should read it too.