Escaping Into the Open: The Art of Writing True
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Both autobiography and primer, Escaping into the Open is an inspiring, practical handbook on the joys and challenges of the writing life. Renowned author and writing instructor Elizabeth Berg interweaves the story of her own journey from working mother to bestselling novelist with encouraging advice on how to create stories that spring from the heart. Continually in print since its original 1999 publication, this invaluable resource is a true and constant friend to all writers, no matter their stage of development.
With wit and honesty, Berg provides numerous exercises that will unleash individual creativity and utilize all five senses. Most important, she tells how to fire passion—emotion—into writing itself; to break through personal barriers and reach one's own outer limits and beyond.
Elizabeth Berg
Elizabeth Berg is the award-winning author of more than twenty-five books, including the New York Times bestsellers True to Form, Never Change, Open House, The Story of Arthur Truluv, Night of Miracles, and The Confession Club. She lives outside of Chicago. Find out more at Elizabeth-Berg.net.
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Reviews for Escaping Into the Open
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is a great writing advice book. I actually liked it more than most of her fiction novels.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5One of my favorite books on writing, sure to be a classic, like Brenda Uelands, "If You Want to Write." It's a good balance between inspiration, writing exercises, biography, as well as practical advice on getting published (including tips from professionals in the field, as well Berg herself).
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5So many creative writing exercises you won't know where to begin or end. An honest account of Berg's own writing techniques and how to adapt your skills. Fun, easy to follow. A great tool for those who want to write.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I love Elizabeth Berg's stories, so naturally I enjoy reading about her techniques for getting at the best writing within herself. She includes many fun & effective exercises for becoming better, more perceptive writers.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How would you like a ZILLION (roughly) creative writing exercises? This is a fun book. Gotta go--I have to write a sexy scene that takes place in a laundry room and then name three things an ear looks like...