The Complete Writer's Kit

by Scott Edelstein, Natalie Goldberg

Here's just the thing for anyone who's every said, "I wish I could become a writer," but hasn't the foggiest notion of how to begin. This smart new kit provides step-by-step direction and inspiration for potential writers. Included is Scott Edelstein's superb paperback, 30 Steps to Becoming a Writer , which takes the reader methodically through the process of getting thoughts on paper. Once the steps have been completed, it's time for Edelstein's miniature book, Get Published in 6 Months or Less . As a bonus feature, best-selling author Natalie Goldberg contributes a card deck, which offers 52 quick lessons and jumpstarts for overcoming writer's block and unleashing one's creativity. This unique combination of the practical and the inspirational makes The Complete Writer's Kit a program of real value to anyone with the urge to become a writer.

Genres: Writing, Reference

208 pages, Paperback

First published October 10, 2005

About the author

Since 1978, Scott has studied happily and productively with several spiritual teachers, including Toni Packer, Dainin Katagiri, Tim McCarthy, and (currently) Steve Hagen. As the friend of many spiritual teachers from a variety of traditions, he has also spent much time with them off duty, sometimes serving as confidant. He is a longtime practitioner of both Buddhism and Judaism, and a committed proponent of serious spirituality in all forms and traditions. He has been a member of Methodist, Quaker, Buddhist, and Jewish congregations.

Scotts short work on spiritual topics has appeared in Shambhala Sun, American Jewish World, The Writer, the anthology What About God? (Upper Room Books), and elsewhere. His new book Sex and the Spiritual Teacher will be published in April 2011 by Wisdom Publications. A sequel, Breathe, Listen, Learn: A Practical Guide for Everyone Who Wants (or Has) a Spiritual Teacher, will be published in 2012 by Wisdom.

Scott is the author of 15 other books on a wide range of subjects, including writing and publishing, success in college, and recovery from addiction. "

Reviews

[A. McKay · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wrote a self publish novel to just see if I counted as a writer. I did pretty well but fell short on the editing process because I had no real idea of how to do it.
Taking another chance, and writing another book, I knew I needed to learn more. Unfortunately the classes provided motivation but not really how to do it.
Long story short, I picked this book up due to the several contents in the box. Now I feel more confident and can't wait to get the next story out. I might even rewrite the self published book.