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Hack Into Your Creativity: Story Prompts for Every Type of Writers
If you're new to writing prompts, indulge in all the different ways you can kick-start
the creator inside of you. If you're a veteran of writing prompts from the
Internet or newspapers, you will find comfort in familiar formats, but also
challenge yourself with ones you've never seen before and discover interests and
abilities that you didn't even know you had.
From casual flash fiction authors and scriptwriters to non-fictioneers and
branding executives, this book will set your creativity on fire. Be a story
alchemist. Transform your writing. And above all else, have fun doing it!
the creator inside of you. If you're a veteran of writing prompts from the
Internet or newspapers, you will find comfort in familiar formats, but also
challenge yourself with ones you've never seen before and discover interests and
abilities that you didn't even know you had.
From casual flash fiction authors and scriptwriters to non-fictioneers and
branding executives, this book will set your creativity on fire. Be a story
alchemist. Transform your writing. And above all else, have fun doing it!
256 pages, Hardcover
Published June 27, 2017
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October 5, 2017
*Note: A copy of the book was provided to me in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank the publisher, Penguin India for the book.*
Review :
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If you have a writer’s block or if you’re suffering from lack of motivation – you should definitely pick up this slim, wonderfully structured book. It is divided into sections that cater to all kinds of writers. From beginners, to photo prompts, to characterisations and genres, this book has it all.
I will be honest and tell you that I couldn’t write on all the prompts but I did try for most of them. Some prompts were just wonderful, I wish I could share some here, but that will take away the beauty of the book so it would be wise to buy and write on them as you please.
My favourite sections were “Every Hair on its Head” and “Everyday Magic”, I was able to write pretty praise worthy prose for the prompts that came under these sections. According to me the best thing about this book was that it wasn’t limiting. I have picked up many prompts that only cater to the prose population of writers, however in the section “What Happens Next?”I wrote a couple of really sappy poetry as well. You could try verse too, or haiku, it is all a matter of creativity and imagination.
I would definitely recommend this book because it was very true to its name: Hack into your Creativity, Story Prompts for every type of Writer.
- Samidha Kalia
Review :
⭐⭐⭐⭐
If you have a writer’s block or if you’re suffering from lack of motivation – you should definitely pick up this slim, wonderfully structured book. It is divided into sections that cater to all kinds of writers. From beginners, to photo prompts, to characterisations and genres, this book has it all.
I will be honest and tell you that I couldn’t write on all the prompts but I did try for most of them. Some prompts were just wonderful, I wish I could share some here, but that will take away the beauty of the book so it would be wise to buy and write on them as you please.
My favourite sections were “Every Hair on its Head” and “Everyday Magic”, I was able to write pretty praise worthy prose for the prompts that came under these sections. According to me the best thing about this book was that it wasn’t limiting. I have picked up many prompts that only cater to the prose population of writers, however in the section “What Happens Next?”I wrote a couple of really sappy poetry as well. You could try verse too, or haiku, it is all a matter of creativity and imagination.
I would definitely recommend this book because it was very true to its name: Hack into your Creativity, Story Prompts for every type of Writer.
- Samidha Kalia
October 2, 2017
Hack Into Your Creativity by Michael Burns is a very well structured book for the people who want to write. There are various different prompts given for different writers with mostly all the genres. In a very systematic way different aspects of writing are described such as characters, genres, integration etc. There are also different pictures used related to the topics. The book itself is designed in a very nice and an attractive manner like the cover page of the book is in form of a ruled notebook having a picture of a pencil and its sharpens. Most importantly, there is space provided for each of the prompt so that one can write.
A wonderful and a must read for all the writers.
* Book was provided to me by the publisher in exchange of a review.
A wonderful and a must read for all the writers.
* Book was provided to me by the publisher in exchange of a review.
September 18, 2017
As a writer I know what it takes to pen down a line, a blog post, a poem, a short story or even a novel. Been there, done that. But the biggest setback one faces is a writer's block, especially irksome is the one which chokes us just days before the deadline. However, Penguin India has released a book of prompts, Hack Into Your Creativity by Michael Burns which can be your ultimate destination to get over the nasty blocks.
It is one of a kind book of prompts. You won't need any app for referring to prompts anymore after you pick this book. It is one stop shop for picking up ideas and getting over your writer's block
It is an essential kit for the writers. It ably enhances your writing skills with the set of its out-of-the-box prompts. These prompts challenge you, make you ponder and make you want to write!
The book is divided into different sections and each section has a set of prompts dedicated to a theme. The author has helped you with the prompts that will enable you to build your characters, storyline, genre. 256 pages long, the book can used as a writer's journal.
Author also gives valuable advice at regular intervals which will help you in your writing. You may try your hand at different genres, get out of your comfort zone and try penning a genre that you have disliked. It is one easy to read book. It is rather an exercise books for writers and aspiring writers. If you are unable to enroll yourself into the writing workshops, this book will help you hands down.
To sum up, to hone your writing skills, to challenge the writer within you, to get over your writer's block, pick up this unique project by Michael Burns, Hack Into Your Creativity.
Publisher: Penguin India
Available on: Amazon, Flipkart, Crosswords
#HappyWriting 😊
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It is one of a kind book of prompts. You won't need any app for referring to prompts anymore after you pick this book. It is one stop shop for picking up ideas and getting over your writer's block
It is an essential kit for the writers. It ably enhances your writing skills with the set of its out-of-the-box prompts. These prompts challenge you, make you ponder and make you want to write!
The book is divided into different sections and each section has a set of prompts dedicated to a theme. The author has helped you with the prompts that will enable you to build your characters, storyline, genre. 256 pages long, the book can used as a writer's journal.
Author also gives valuable advice at regular intervals which will help you in your writing. You may try your hand at different genres, get out of your comfort zone and try penning a genre that you have disliked. It is one easy to read book. It is rather an exercise books for writers and aspiring writers. If you are unable to enroll yourself into the writing workshops, this book will help you hands down.
To sum up, to hone your writing skills, to challenge the writer within you, to get over your writer's block, pick up this unique project by Michael Burns, Hack Into Your Creativity.
Publisher: Penguin India
Available on: Amazon, Flipkart, Crosswords
#HappyWriting 😊
more reviews on : https://ofbookbabiesandmore.wordpress...
October 26, 2017
Book: Hack Into Your Creativity Story Prompts for Every Type of Writers.
Author: Michael Burns
Publisher: Penguin Books
Pages: 241
Genre: Non-fiction
My Rating: ★★★★/5
"Everyone at least has one good story. What's yours?"
My Review
If you are a writing prompt or planning to write a book then this book is definitely a pick for you. I really liked the concept where it provides some situation based on the categories and just let your imagination to do the job. There are eight categories in this book to enhance your writing skills:
1. What happens next?
2. Character-building
3. Incredible India
4. Genres
5. Everyday Magic
6. Two-Parters
7. Integration
8. Every hair on its head
Writing requires a lot of work- Hard Work. To me, writing is a unique passion and requires dedication and thought that is inside of each of us. This book helps you to discover your strengths and weaknesses and benefits you in such a way to turn your weaknesses into strengths. The prompts in this book are not random or any provocative words designed to stir you to write just anything. I could see that the author has made a lot of efforts and left no stone unturned. My favourite category was 'what happens next?' and to me, it has many cool prompts there.
What I find intriguing here, every person will have a different approach for different situations and the author has made a website where all the passages and stories based on this book's prompt will be posted online on mystory@booksofprompts.com.
Author: Michael Burns
Publisher: Penguin Books
Pages: 241
Genre: Non-fiction
My Rating: ★★★★/5
"Everyone at least has one good story. What's yours?"
My Review
If you are a writing prompt or planning to write a book then this book is definitely a pick for you. I really liked the concept where it provides some situation based on the categories and just let your imagination to do the job. There are eight categories in this book to enhance your writing skills:
1. What happens next?
2. Character-building
3. Incredible India
4. Genres
5. Everyday Magic
6. Two-Parters
7. Integration
8. Every hair on its head
Writing requires a lot of work- Hard Work. To me, writing is a unique passion and requires dedication and thought that is inside of each of us. This book helps you to discover your strengths and weaknesses and benefits you in such a way to turn your weaknesses into strengths. The prompts in this book are not random or any provocative words designed to stir you to write just anything. I could see that the author has made a lot of efforts and left no stone unturned. My favourite category was 'what happens next?' and to me, it has many cool prompts there.
What I find intriguing here, every person will have a different approach for different situations and the author has made a website where all the passages and stories based on this book's prompt will be posted online on mystory@booksofprompts.com.
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