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Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul: Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit of Writers (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (Paperback) (Paperback)
by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Bud Gardner
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Author: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Bud Gardner
Publisher: HCI
Pub. in: June, 2000
ISBN: 1558747699
Pages: 400
Measurements: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BA00757
Other information: ISBN-13: 978-1558747692
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling authors. |
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If you see a writer when you look into the mirror, you will love this book. As you devour story after story, you will discover how:
- Sue Grafton wrote six unpublished novels before she sold A is for Alibi, the first of 15 best-selling mystery novels.
- Steve Allen, a TV personality and author of more than 50 books and 8,000 songs, was accused of plagiarism.
- Catherine Lanigan overcame a university professor's cruelty (after 14 years) to publish the bestsellers Romancing the Stone and Jewel of the Nile.
- Ernest J. Gaines, who could not go to a public library until he was 15 because he is black, checked out his first book and declared, "I'm going to be a writer" and is now an icon in American literature.
- Barnaby Conrad helped shape the young Alex Haley's writing career. Barnaby wrote Matador and sold over 3-million copies and he later founded the Santa Barbara Writers Conference.
- Gene Perret practiced writing hundreds of jokes for Bob Hope before Hope finally hired him.
- Hugh Prather, frustrated with his writing career, began writing personal notes that became his bestseller Notes to Myself, eventually selling five million copies.
- John Tullius' uncle mentored him toward a fulfilling writing career. John founded the Maui Writers Conference.
- Lois Duncan wrote her way through college-tripling her income as she learned. And many, many more.
Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul is a departure from the other Soup books. Co-author/editor Bud Gardner solicited stories from well-known contemporary authors. The result is a collection of (often autobiographical) stories from the bestsellers: Terry McMillan, Ray Bradbury, Barbara Cartland, Art Linkletter, Clive Cussler, Howard Fast, Garry Marshall, Hal Zina Bennett, Lawrence Block, Dan Millman, George Plimpton, Irving Wallace, and 67 others. Plus memorable cartoons on writing from Charles Schultz, Johnny Hart, Mort Gerberg and more.
Bud Gardner has taught writing for more than 40 years. His mission in life is to turn the world onto the value of reading and (better) writing. He believes we don't write because we know what we want to say, we write to know, to learn, to grow, to understand. His students have prospered (selling more than 3,000 articles and 113 books, earning more than $3,000,000 from their writing), his readers have enjoyed, and writers everywhere are the beneficiaries of his work. This book is more than a labor of love; it is monumental collection of the best writing from the best writers.
All writers will find this book fascinating and an inspiration. It is the ideal gift for the writer within or the writer in your life.
(From quoting Dan Poynter, USA)
Target readers:
Writers, editors, and people who like writting and expressing themselves in words.
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Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling coauthors, are professional speakers who have dedicated their lives to enhancing the personal and professional development of others. Canfield and Hansen are based out of Santa Barbara, California and Newport Beach, California, respectively.
Bud Gardner, who taught Writing for Publication for twenty years at American River College in Sacramento, California, joins Canfield and Hansen in this collection. Gardner is also on the faculty of both the Reader's Digest writer's workshops and the Maui Writer's Retreat and Conference. He is a recipient of the Robert C. Anderson Memorial Award, an honor bestowed upon the most inspirational writing coach in America by the American Society of Journalists and Authors
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Being a writer can be a lonely and frustrating experience. The stories in this book-by a wide range of professional writers, novelists, journalists, freelancers, poets and screenwriters-will give readers insight into the human trials, tribulations and triumphs of writers, and writers a source of inspiration and commiseration. Whether readers are beginning writers, seasoned pros or wannabes, the stories of purpose, passion, endurance and success contained in Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul will inform, entertain, uplift and inspire them. In its pages, they will learn important lessons on: the importance of perseverance, the value of being yourself, the process of discovering your own voice, the need for mentors and allies, and the power of following your heartfelt dreams. Contributors include: Sue Grafton, Steve Allen, Dave Barry, Agatha Christie, Art Linkletter, Terry McMillan, and more.
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Koo Hang Boon (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-06 00:00>
Another very inspiring book in the Chicken Soup series. I have read many of them and they are now a permanent part of my personal collection and I reread them often for inspirations.
The Chicken Soup For The Writer's Soul is one book that I bought without having read a few pages of it as it was nicely wrapped up in the bookstore. But due to my past pleasant experiences reading books in the Chicken Soup series, I just bought it. And guess what? This is the book that has given me the most impact.
I have all the while enjoyed reading and writing. But apart from building up a library of hundreds of books... I have never really got down to any serious writing. But the funny thing is I have often been approached by friends and associates to write reports and letters for them, in particular, letter of complaints! Yes, I am very good at that. Hah Hah.
After reading this book, I finally knew why. The writer in me has been identified and recognised! Or should I say, "awakened". It never felt better than to discover something you would really love to do deep within you.
When I first started a website project, "The Great Minds Project" at AwesomeLife.Com, I approached many great minds from all over the world to help... and eventhough many have generously agreed to share their knowledge for free with other fellow human beings, many have turned me down. Eventhough I knew it was a meaningful project, it was tough getting turned down time and again.
After reading Chicken Soup For The Writer's Soul, I finally came to the realisation that instead of begging people to share their knowledge and success secrets in life, I might as well write them myself. Voila! I have found the answer. And that is precisely what I am going to do. Halfway through this book, GraciousHearts.Com is born. I will write and write .. true stories that will inspire people, insights that will move people... lessons that will change people's lives... just like this book.
Thank you so much and keep up the awesome work. God bless.
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Josie Willis (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-06 00:00>
Unlike its predecessors in the Chicken Soup line of books, Chicken Soup For The Writer's Soul is a more condensed version of wit, wisdom and pathos. It is not the typical Chicken Soup recipe with 101 stories, but a shorter version of 87 stories (and cartoons) intended to amuse, inspire and motivate all writers great and small. Essays by famous writers serve up their recipes for success; sprinkled in-between like subtle seasonings are stories by not-so-famous writers.
Chicken Soup For The Writer's Soul offers encouragement to all who wrestle with putting thought to paper. It is for those who eat, sleep and breathe the written word, who translate language into heart and soul. As with all the Chicken Soup books, the main ingredient is the power of the human soul to overcome all obstacles.
It is a must-have companion not just for writers but for people everywhere who struggle with issues larger than themselves. It is another helping of love.
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-06 00:00>
Chicken Soup for The Writer's Soul is an inspirational book for writers who often find themselves isolated and misunderstood. It contains many essays of those who, despite all of the obstacles, managed to succeed anyway. Although as a writer myself, I have heard many of the same stories, I still find them to be enjoyable. However, what I like best in the book are the stories that tell how writing has managed to make a difference in the lives of people. My favorite chapter of all was Defining Moments. One of the most important things about this book is the subject matter doesn't grow old. Any time a writer feels down and discouraged he or she can go to it and find an essay about someone who was in the same position. Another important thing was the list of authors in the back of the book. Many listings have phone numbers, addresses, or emails and many of the writers invite readers to contact them. To me, this seems like a possible way to find a mentor. For all writers, be warned, once you read this book, you will do some soul searching of your own about your writing. I know that I did. |
Cathymarie (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-06 00:00>
I can't even begin to express my gratitude for the publication of this book. I knew about this book since March or April and knew it would be a success based on how well the Chicken Soup Series is doing. But I didn't count on how it would make me feel inside. This book was so inspirational it bought tears to my eyes and at the same time brought a smile to my face and laughter through my mouth.
This book is a definite for any writer from aspiring to professional to famous. Oh it's truly worth it. I can not begin to say. Within a week I was back at my computer printing all of my work and sending them out to potential magazines. This book is a must for anyone aspiring to become anything others will try to discourage. You have to get it. I'm telling you: after you're done with this book, you will KNOW you can achieve anything. You'll just know.
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