The Write Spot to Jumpstart Your Writing: Discoveries

by Marlene Cullen

Stuck on what to say in your memoir? Can’t think of the right twist for your novel? Tired of staring at blank page without any ideas? Joyfully writing for over thirty years, author, editor, and mentor Marlene Cullen has inspired hundreds through her workshops and rules-free process. And now she’s paired this fascinating selection of tales that speak to the soul with evocative prompts so you can ignite belief in your own ability to tell amazing stories. The Write Spot to Jumpstart Your Discoveries is a collection of essays and short fiction to inspire transformative writing. Encouraging you to ignore the limits of perfectionism, Marlene offers a treasure chest of accessible works designed to help aspiring authors. And by reading through each entertaining vignette and then glimpsing the phrase that inspired its creation, you’ll see how deep and complex prose can grow from the simplest concepts. In The Write Spot to Jumpstart Your Discoveries , you’ll gain access The Write Spot to Jumpstart Your Discoveries is the welcoming first book in The Write Spot series on how to be a successful wordsmith. If you like practical resources, diverse creators, and innovative approaches, then you’ll love Marlene Cullen’s deftly curated anthology.

158 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 22, 2017

Reviews

[Brenda Bellinger · Rating 4 out of 5]

This collection is a testament to the power of inspiration. Readers will see themselves in the writers' responses to prompts such as a phrase or visual object. The simple mention of a chenille bedspread took me right back to a room in my grandmother's home. Inspiration is all around us. If you've ever wanted to write, even if only to capture an elusive memory before it fades, the short stories and poems in this anthology provide excellent examples of what can be accomplished by putting pen to paper. A comprehensive list of writing resources is provided along with words of encouragement from the writers themselves.

[Gael Chandler · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a polished piece of work to hold in your hand with skipping stones of stories. Editor Cullen has corralled 10 writers who have written short pieces based upon writing prompts that talk about everything and the kitchen sink. This is a book for both aspiring or blocked writers as well as readers. Cullen includes several of her own stories and provides terrific writing resources. The resources include writing prompts, free-writes, and books on writing. A bonus: If you ever wondered what a Pantoum is and how to write this form of poetry, you'll get instructions and an example here