Writing Past Dark

About this book

Named One of "TheEssential Books for Writing" (TheCenter for Fiction) and One of "The Best Books for Writers" (Poets& Writers)"In the spirit of AnnieDillard's The Writing Life, Friedman...gives heartfelt counsel tothose who need to be coaxed into the creative process."--Washington PostAn indispensable guide for writers that explores theemotional side of writing and offers insightful advice on overcoming writer'sblock, procrastination, guilt, and more. Charting the emotionalside of the writer's life, Writing Past Dark is a writing companionto reach for when you feel lost and want to regain access to the memories, images, and the ideas inside you that are the fuel of strong writing.Combining personalnarrative and other writers' experiences, Bonnie Friedman explores a wholearray of emotions and dilemmas writers face--envy, distraction, guilt, andwriter's block--and shares the clues that can set you free so that you can writethe book you've always dreamed of writing. Supportive, intimate, and reflective, Writing Past Dark is a comfort and resourcefor all writers."Friedman has saved many a writer's career with this one, and as my thank-you to her for writing it, I mention it to any and all readers and writers. Get a copy of this for your bookshelf." -- Literary Mama