1. Having helped writers face their demons of fear in his acclaimed The Courage to Write, Keyes now turns to the frustration that invariably follows.
P. Frustration is as much a part of the writing process as similes and semicolons, he suggests.
Q. Drawing on his long experience as a writer and teacher of writing, Keyes discusses how writers cope with day-to-day frustration, and the struggle to publish.
R. If you’re not frustrated, Keyes tells readers, you’re not paying attention.
S. Any serious writer gets discouraged. This is a sign of seriousness; evidence that their reach is exceeding their grasp.
6. He provides fresh insight into the mind-set of publishers, suggests ways to deal with “discouragers,” and find the “encouragers” every writer needs to keep hope alive.
1. Having helped writers face their demons of fear in his acclaimed The Courage to Write, Keyes now turns to the frustration that invariably follows.
P. Frustration is as much a part of the writing process as similes and semicolons, he suggests.
Q. Drawing on his long experience as a writer and teacher of writing, Keyes discusses how writers cope with day-to-day frustration, and the struggle to publish.
R. If you’re not frustrated, Keyes tells readers, you’re not paying attention.
S. Any serious writer gets discouraged. This is a sign of seriousness; evidence that their reach is exceeding their grasp.
6. He provides fresh insight into the mind-set of publishers, suggests ways to deal with “discouragers,” and find the “encouragers” every writer needs to keep hope alive.