Seven Steps on the Writer's Path: The Journey from Frustration to Fulfillment

by Lynn Lott and Nancy Pickard

Book Overview

"Don't live with a lover or roommate who doesn't respect your work," says the short story writer Grace Paley. "Buy time" to write if you have to, she goes on to say. In fact, "borrow to buy time," if... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 034545524X
• ISBN13: 9780345455246
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 241 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

I now am a published author and owe a lot to this book - it kept me on the path!

Confessions of a Pastor's Wife: He Speaks, Can You Hear Him? As I began my writing and found myself in those awkward places of wanting to write yet nothing would come except the frustration of nothing coming! Which then promotes the negative self talk that can role around in one's head and keep one from stepping fully into our God-given dreams. This book, The Seven Steps on the Writers Path truly kept me going, while giving me complete understanding of where I was on the path and WHY certain things were going on. With that understanding came grace and patience with myself as I wrote. Another thing that understanding brought was this amazing flow of writing that would pour out of me! Understanding the process enables the process! You will enjoy this book, especially if you are in "the process" of writing. I kept this book by my side the entire time I was writing my book and after now being a publshed author I felt the need to write this review out of gratitude. I highly recommend this book! It holds a special place in my heart. As an author and a life coach I have several clients who are in the process of writing books and I ALWAYS ALWAYS recommend this book to them. Pick it up- it will propel you down the path! Blessings in all of your writing endeavors, Kathryn Bonner - Author of "Confessions of a Pastor's Wife; He Speaks Can You Hear Him?"

A wonderful journey of self-exploration and discovery

When I started reading Seven Steps on the Writer's Path, I didn't think I would finish it without writing a book of my own. I'm working on a book now. And I looked at a book that I had already written and understood why I would never publish it. It was a first draft, full of good ideas but not ready for publication. After reading Seven Steps on the Writer's Path, I now know where I am in the creative process of writing and what is necessary to get to the next step. I feel empowered about writing rather than burdened by excuses. And I've found that the steps apply not only to writing, but to many other aspects of my life as well, such as exercising and managing projects. I hope you, too, enjoy this novel; it will take you on a wonderful journey of self-exploration and discovery. Whether or not you become a writer, your life will be more passionate and fulfilling. If you already are a writer, this book will help you learn a lot about yourself and the writing process.Experienced authors Lynn Lott and Nancy Picard will offer you creative solutions to common problems writers face, such as writer's block, procrastination, frustration, and rejection. Lynn and Nancy will help you clear your mind of the cobwebs of excuses that have stood in the way of your writing, and "empty the old, dead detritus of your life in order to make room for the fresh and new." You will become comfortable with the cycle of the Seven Steps (Unhappiness, Wanting, Commitment, Wavering, Letting Go, Immersion, and Fulfillment), identifying which step you are on and choosing your own Writer's Path. You will know when "you are walking someone else's path instead of your own." You will put your writing first, "learning as you go," "tackling your to do list later," and "ridding yourself of the perpetual self doubt machine of comparison." And, you may very well write that book you have been dreaming about. (Note: All quotations are taken from Seven Steps on the Writer's Path.)

for every writer

A joyous workbook, interspersed with many quotations from successfully published authors -- celebrities & novices alike. It is for every professional writer who comes upon the inevitable obstacles inherent in this most solitary of crafts -- unhappiness, wanting, commitment & so forth.I now have an understanding of the phases I've been going through while working on my writing. Rather than bossing us about, or admonishing us to get hold of our bootstraps & tough it out, these authors show us that the process of writing is both organic & chartable ( & charitable to boot!). I can now recognize the detours in creativity. I especially relish both voices & their vivacity. The stories of the process are fascinating. The tools offered usable. The encouragement tangible. As I write in solitude, I now know I am not alone. If you know a writer, RebeccasReads recommends you give them a copy of the SEVEN STEPS ON THE WRITER'S PATH, & be daily blessed!