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a writers guide to persistence how to create a lasting and productive writing practiceThe 13-digit and 10-digit formats both work. Please try again.Please try again.Please try again. Used: GoodThere is some minor wear and tear to the body consistent with light use. Book contains some bent or wrinkled pages.Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Learn more about the program. Even the siren song of fame and fortune can distract you from your true purpose: to express yourself in an authentic and meaningful way, and to share your words with others. A Writer's Guide to Persistence is your road map through the rugged terrain of the writer's path. You'll discover advice and techniques for cultivating a fruitful, deeply meaningful writing life by practicing your craft, polishing your work, and persisting through even the toughest challenges.Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Register a free business account Jordan Rosenfeld's kind but firm voice is the writing teacher we all wish we had, and is backed by prodigious talent and output that gives her a seriously earned authority. -- Maggie May Etheridge, Author of Atmospheric Disturbances. She is a former contributing editor to Writer's Digest magazine and has written for Publishers Weekly, The Writer magazine, and many other publications.To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Please try again later. AllieCat 5.0 out of 5 stars Then again, anyone who knows her recognizes her incredible creative output, resilience in the face of rejection, and well, persistence. The woman never stops. She also happens to be a good literary citizen, offering comfort and advice to her colleagues and showcasing their work on a regular basis.
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As a result, she has attracted a community of writers around her. She sincerely enjoys helping other writers, and you can sense it from the passion and honesty in her words. This book is unlike other writing books. It's personal, at times spiritual, but also incredibly practical. I, too, have had the experience of publishing scary things, only to find that people mostly supported me. Writers need to hear these stories. I also love how she weaves in research and essays from other writers. Again, her sense of community and good literary citizenship shine through. Every writer should have this book in his or her libraryIt's not something you're going to implement all at once, but writers of both fiction and nonfiction are likely to take away something valuable from Rosenfeld's encouragement and hard-earned wisdom. Persist away!Not only does author Jordan Rosenfeld's advice come across as friendly and supportive, but she offers realistic to-dos to get writers -- new and old -- pushing forward on their work with advice that helps them create their own successful writing life. But one of the things I both didn't expect and absolutely love about this book isn't writing advice at all; each chapter ends with tips for self-care like simple yoga moves or prodding to go for a walk. After all, we can't be totally present for our work if we're not first totally present for ourselves. I highly recommend this book -- and all of Jordan's writing-advice books -- for anyone who's serious about a writing career of any type.I also love Rosenfeld's Make A Scene, which is another great craft of writing book. Rosenfeld knows her craft, knows her audience and creates compulsively-readable books!I liked the e-book so much, I got the paperback too. Great advice for any author struggling with becoming a better, more productive writer.I highlighted so much of what she said. What great advice Jordan Rosenfeld offers us to learn how to incorporate a balanced, writing practice that blends in with real life. It was like having coffee and conversation with a good friend who truly cares about my writing and my life. Truly a writer's treasure. The 13-digit and 10-digit formats both work. Please try again.Please try again.Please try again. Even the siren song of fame and fortune can distract you from your true purpose: to express yourself in an authentic and meaningful way, and to share your words with others. A Writer's Guide to Persistence is your road map through the rugged terrain of the writer's path. You'll discover advice and techniques for cultivating a fruitful, deeply meaningful writing life by practicing your craft, polishing your work, and persisting through even the toughest challenges.Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Register a free business account Jordan Rosenfeld's kind but firm voice is the writing teacher we all wish we had, and is backed by prodigious talent and output that gives her a seriously earned authority. -- Maggie May Etheridge, Author of Atmospheric Disturbances. She is a former contributing editor to Writer's Digest magazine and has written for Publishers Weekly, The Writer magazine, and many other publications. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Please try again later. AllieCat 5.0 out of 5 stars Then again, anyone who knows her recognizes her incredible creative output, resilience in the face of rejection, and well, persistence. The woman never stops. She also happens to be a good literary citizen, offering comfort and advice to her colleagues and showcasing their work on a regular basis.http://fscl.ru/content/digital-communication-techniques-lab-manual-ece As a result, she has attracted a community of writers around her. She sincerely enjoys helping other writers, and you can sense it from the passion and honesty in her words. This book is unlike other writing books. It's personal, at times spiritual, but also incredibly practical. I, too, have had the experience of publishing scary things, only to find that people mostly supported me. Writers need to hear these stories. I also love how she weaves in research and essays from other writers. Again, her sense of community and good literary citizenship shine through. Every writer should have this book in his or her libraryIt's not something you're going to implement all at once, but writers of both fiction and nonfiction are likely to take away something valuable from Rosenfeld's encouragement and hard-earned wisdom. Persist away!Not only does author Jordan Rosenfeld's advice come across as friendly and supportive, but she offers realistic to-dos to get writers -- new and old -- pushing forward on their work with advice that helps them create their own successful writing life. But one of the things I both didn't expect and absolutely love about this book isn't writing advice at all; each chapter ends with tips for self-care like simple yoga moves or prodding to go for a walk. After all, we can't be totally present for our work if we're not first totally present for ourselves. I highly recommend this book -- and all of Jordan's writing-advice books -- for anyone who's serious about a writing career of any type.I also love Rosenfeld's Make A Scene, which is another great craft of writing book. Rosenfeld knows her craft, knows her audience and creates compulsively-readable books!I liked the e-book so much, I got the paperback too. Great advice for any author struggling with becoming a better, more productive writer.I highlighted so much of what she said. What great advice Jordan Rosenfeld offers us to learn how to incorporate a balanced, writing practice that blends in with real life. It was like having coffee and conversation with a good friend who truly cares about my writing and my life. Truly a writer's treasure. Groups Discussions Quotes Ask the Author Even the siren song of fame and fortune can distract you from your true purpose: to express yourself in an authentic and meaningful way, and to share your words with others. A Writer's Guide to Persis Even the siren song of fame and fortune can distract you from your true purpose: to express yourself in an authentic and meaningful way, and to share your words with others. A Writer's Guide to Persistence is your road map through the rugged terrain of the writer's path. You'll discover advice and techniques for cultivating a fruitful, deeply meaningful writing life by practicing your craft, polishing your work, and persisting through even the toughest challenges. Inside you'll find: Practical ways to balance writing with the rest of your life: taming your busy schedule, increasing your productivity, and committing to a writing practice Advice for developing authentic work: finding your voice, writing bravely, and breaking the blocks to creative flow Methods for stretching your skills through craft and revision Thoughts on pushing through rejection and doubt, submitting strong, nourishing yourself to avoid burnout, and keeping your mind and body fit Filled with journaling exercises and much-needed motivation, as well as insights from best-selling writers in a variety of genres, A Writer's Guide to Persistence will help you find the joy and purpose inherent in a writer's life. Your journey to publication and success may take a lifetime, but you can sow the rewards of writing with every step.-A compassionate and intelligent guide for any writer who's just starting out or one who needs the understanding and encouragement of a great writing coach. Rosenfeld offers practical solutions for every concern, from how to find the time to write to getting through writer's block.- --Patricia V. Davis, best-selling author To see what your friends thought of this book,This book is not yet featured on Listopia.There are plenty of The lists of resources in this book are especially helpful for connections to the process and removing distractions in one's writing pursuits. Everything from apps to websites are noted in various measures here, so there are plenty of connecting points not only on a personal level for one picking up their writing pursuits, but also in building connections with others who are in similar processes and experiences. I definitely liked the book and how easily accessible and organized it was. I'll definitely come back to it from time to time if I ever need a refresher on the topic. I would definitely recommend it for those who may feel like they want a good narrative on building and rekindling their processes, as well as those who may be stuck in various stages of the writing process (whether you're trying to start a narrative or push yourself through a particular stage, including the process of publishing your work). It's a good resource and certainly worth owning in a writing library.I know that makes it sound like a craft book, but it's not. It tackles all of the off -the-page issues writers face: how to be productive, manage your time, let go of perfectionism, and avoid burnout. I'm going to add the chapter on recovering from rejection to my intro creative nonfiction syllabus. I know that makes it sound like a craft book, but it's not. It tackles all of the off -the-page issues writers face: how to be productive, manage your time, let go of perfectionism, and avoid burnout. I'm going to add the chapter on recovering from rejection to my intro creative nonfiction syllabus. I underlined, added notes to margins and highlighted my way through this thoughtful and motivating book. Rosenfeld touches in scary subjects for writers all while encouraging and offering advice rather than lecturing on what a newer writer should do. I highly recommend this book to anyone that is considering becoming a writer. Her strategies and suggestions are helpful, insightful and will lead you to a path of consiste I underlined, added notes to margins and highlighted my way through this thoughtful and motivating book. Rosenfeld touches in scary subjects for writers all while encouraging and offering advice rather than lecturing on what a newer writer should do. I highly recommend this book to anyone that is considering becoming a writer. Her strategies and suggestions are helpful, insightful and will lead you to a path of consistent writing.if you are so inclined. I’d received a rejection from a literary agent I really liked, one who seemed pretty interested in my work too. Of course, in those moments all you can take in is the word that begins with N and ends in O. Because I’ve been doing this for a while, I can roll with most rejections without being over burden I’d received a rejection from a literary agent I really liked, one who seemed pretty interested in my work too. Of course, in those moments all you can take in is the word that begins with N and ends in O. Because I’ve been doing this for a while, I can roll with most rejections without being over burdened, but this one caught me off guard and got me down. I opened this book and found the encouragement I needed—a word in season. I was able to bounce back pretty quickly. I’m going to order a copy for myself as I think it’s one that will be useful time and time again, not just for bouncing back from rejections but also for building a healthy mindset for the long haul. Most importantly, it's inspired me to establish a daily writing practice; if that sticks for a few months, I'll come back and upgrade the three stars to four:-) Most importantly, it's inspired me to establish a daily writing practice; if that sticks for a few months, I'll come back and upgrade the three stars to four:-) But how? How do you keep persisting as you're being pelted relentlessly by the rejections and voices in your head. Jordan Rosenfeld’s A Writer’s Guide To Persistence tackles this question from the roots on up.But how? How do you keep persisting as you're being pelted relentlessly by the rejections and voices in your head. Jordan Rosenfeld’s A Writer’s Guide To Persistence tackles this question from the roots on up. She helps silence the voices that stop you from writing things that scare you, and encourages you to push your abilities and develop your skills. And she explains why revision isn’t an indication of failure or bad writing, but a necessary part of creating good art. Just got your twentieth rejection on the same piece. She explains how rejection can help you. Did you just spend several weeks volunteering at a conference, but didn’t manage to get even one agent to look at your manuscript in the process. She explains why all that effort was not wasted, even if it seems like it was right now. She helps you tell quality feedback (critique) from harmful feedback (criticism), and know what to act on and what to leave behind. She helps you recognize sabotage, both from yourself and from others, and defend against it. She discusses when and how to submit, how to deal with those inevitable rejections and how to know when to self-publish. What makes the book work for me is the insight Rosenfeld has into writers’ fears and self-destructive reactions; for almost every topic in the book, Rosenfeld gave voice to a fear or concern that I’ve had, or that one of my writing friends has had. That’s it exactly!’. That insight alone is powerful: so many of us think we’re the only ones to ever have such-and-such fear, and because of that we’re not worthy of membership in the writing club; to see that others share our struggles gives hope and encouragement. Maybe we’re not so strange after all, and if they can overcome it, so can we. And to that end, she uses her insight to break down the relationship between our fears and our self-destructive behaviors, and provides solutions. But for the rest of us, it’s an excellent source of strength and guidance for the days when we want to put all our writing through the shredder and gorge ourselves on chocolate. It made a great companion to Word Work by Bruce Holland Rogers, as each book approaches similar themes and insights from different vantage points. However, where Word Work is more mystical, A Writer's Guide to Persistence is more down-to-earth. Everything about this book is designed for maximum use value. The chapters are short and easily digestible, as are the sidebars with perspectives from It made a great companion to Word Work by Bruce Holland Rogers, as each book approaches similar themes and insights from different vantage points. However, where Word Work is more mystical, A Writer's Guide to Persistence is more down-to-earth. Everything about this book is designed for maximum use value. The chapters are short and easily digestible, as are the sidebars with perspectives from different writers and the reflective exercises peppered throughout the book. Perhaps the most elementally earthy aspect of this book is Jordan Rosenfeld's unique emphasis on incorporating movement and exercise into your writing practice. Most simply, Rosenfeld addresses the health risks of long periods of being sedentary, and the health benefits of stretching; she also digs a little deeper by exploring the relationship between physical movement and the creative process. Julia Cameron stressed the vital need for creative people to take a daily walk in her Artist's Way series (to which this book is a worthy, modern heir) and much has been made of the clarifying effects of walking on thinking. Rosenfeld goes beyond the daily walk and considers the effects different kinds of physical movements have on the movements of our thoughts and emotions. Feeling repressed or seeking an infusion of joy? Dance. Feeling disempowered as you pursue publication. Do something that makes you feel physically powerful, like lifting weights. While it seems like these kinesthetic metaphors shouldn't always work, they usually do; our bodies, the animals we are, need to act things out sometimes to shift our perspectives and moods. Sometimes getting energy and blood flowing is all our brains need. As writers, we frequently need reminders to come back into and inhabit our bodies; we forget that they are not mere vehicles for our minds, but are inextricably linked to them and are source points for the subjectivity we work so hard to cultivate and refine. Rosenfeld makes clear that hers is not a craft book. This is not a one-stop shop for the beginning writer; it isn't even really a good book for a beginner. A Writer's Guide to Persistence carves out a particular, and extremely useful niche: it is a guide for developing a lasting writing practice after successfully beginning the writing journey. For the absolute beginner trying to move from a space of not creating to a space of starting the work, there is still no better book than The Artist's Way. But for those who have begun, and graduated to the next phase, but are having trouble maintaining their desired levels of productivity and commitment to their creative practices, Rosenfeld's book is superior to any of Cameron's sequels to The Artist's Way, especially for writers. Something I've learned, and something A Writer's Guide to Persistence reinforces, is that the early stages of starting a creative life are more mystical and psychological, while the latter are more concrete, more dependent upon establishing habits and routine. In the beginning, there is this profound sense of discovery and transformation on very deep levels as one moves from not creating to creating. But this process of self-discovery can only go on for so long until it hits up against the need to actually do something, and do it regularly. The psyche is like an onion; there is always another layer to peel. There gets to be a point of diminishing returns in investigating the deep inner reasons for various blocks and resistances. This includes deciding the best environment and time of day for your writing, as well as learning what props and activities help invite you into the right state of mind. (2) Set concrete, attainable goals, whether word counts or amounts of time. Find ways to hold yourself accountable and find other people who can as well. (3) Build a connection with a creative community, cultivating and honoring those relationships that help you achieve your creative goals. Seek the company of other writers. Seek feedback and critique, and learn how to accept it with humor and insight. (4) Take time to study and work on your craft. There's much more to Rosenfeld's book than can be captured in these categories, though. Like Holland Rodgers, she frequently examines the inner aspects of building a solid writing life. The reason books like hers even need to exist is that becoming a writer is a path strewn with significant psychological obstacles. To write, you have to face and overcome countless fears. You have to learn to start asking for your own space and time and be confident enough to set firm boundaries around them. You have to trust your own voice and experience to be able to write authentically, but also need to learn from more experienced writers how to fix your writing flaws and succeed at your craft. To be a writer, you have to learn how to fight off any number of psychic obstacles, from inertia and fatigue to negative thinking and perfectionism. You have to be brave enough to express things you've spent the rest of your life censoring. You have to reach deep and hold on to the confidence to keep writing when society is all too willing to dismiss your path as frivolous. To keep writing, you have to keep going even when you're raw from your ego constantly getting injured. Covered with lacerations from the barbed wire of rejection, bruised from bumping up against the rock of dead ends, stabbed by the knives of others' envy, and dehydrated from the requirement for continuous effort at times when a well or oasis can't be found, the writer's ego is constantly being challenged to give up. There is a reason a lot of people like the idea of doing something creative, but never act on the idea. If it was possible to leap straight from A to Z, many more people would do it. But getting from A to Z requires living in uncertainty and risking that the zenith of success will never be attained. It asks that you spend hours, days, and years feeling stretched and deeply uncomfortable just to hunch along in tiny increments like an inchworm. No book can make navigating this path as easy as following a set of linear steps. Many of the fears we brush up against remain in the shadows, and even when we scare them into the light, they're not easily banished. To figure out how to get your ass in the chair more regularly is neither a matter of brute force, bootstrap discipline nor of delicate psychic tweezing. It is a balancing act, an act of self-creation and self-development that must happen alongside the creation and development of a work of fiction if both are to be fully realized. Ultimately, while the path of writing requires solitude and the capacity for solitude, it also requires support and community. Books like A Writer's Guide to Persistence are only one of many categories of guides writers will need along the way. We need craft books and classes; we need webs of relationships with writers and non-writers alike. While the concept isn't novel, Rosenfeld's language for it and way of thinking about it has forever impacted how I think about my life and the people in it. Her book makes clear that to be a writer is about much more than learning a new set of skills; it is a practice and a path. That we need help to make it a reality is not a sign of weakness, but a reflection of the challenge and commitment required. Perhaps the greatest gift of this book, and what makes it one I would recommend to all writers—especially those who aren't absolute beginners on the path, but have already stumbled, and found themselves struggling to get themselves to write—is that it relieves the reader of the fear that her difficulties are a sign she is not meant to write. A Writer's Guide to Persistence shows how becoming a writer is linked to personal growth and development in undeniable ways, and requires an effort toward healthfulness and mastery on many fronts. It's hard, in the same way getting fit or losing weight are hard. But it's attainable. Some of the process will remain a mystery, but much of it is simple, requiring only the continuous effort to put it into practice regularly. This book is an excellent guide and source of encouragement, a manual to reference until you know your routine by heart. There are some helpful journaling exercises, but the theme was generally too vanilla for me.There are some helpful journaling exercises, but the theme was generally too vanilla for me. Okay, enough about that. Time to actually work on my draft. Rosenfeld provides no nonsense antidotes for the fears, frustrations, and rejections that get in the way of your writing practice. I will reread many of these chapters again and again. I liked this book so well that I emailed the author while in the middle of it, to tell her how helpful I was finding it. She responded the same day to say that my comments made her day. It reminded me that authors are people, too. They Rosenfeld provides no nonsense antidotes for the fears, frustrations, and rejections that get in the way of your writing practice. I will reread many of these chapters again and again. I liked this book so well that I emailed the author while in the middle of it, to tell her how helpful I was finding it. She responded the same day to say that my comments made her day. It reminded me that authors are people, too. They need to know their work matters. If someone's work has mattered to you, drop them a line and let them know. Writing is hard. There are some parts in which it gets a little self-helpy, but that's only in the beginning.There are some parts in which it gets a little self-helpy, but that's only in the beginning.I kept a notebook to record the volume of important points that caught my attention in each chapter. The book builds strategically from Chapter 1 through Chapter 25. The journey changed and strengthened my practice. I particularly enjoyed the proce I kept a notebook to record the volume of important points that caught my attention in each chapter. The book builds strategically from Chapter 1 through Chapter 25. The journey changed and strengthened my practice. I particularly enjoyed the process of defining “Why I Write” then developing “My Writer’s Code Agreement” with myself. The closing message is worth keeping; Persistence means you don’t ever give up, you consider no effort wasted, you keep writing, and you go on resolutely. The Goal of the book is to impress writers with the importance of creating a productive writing practice that will last. It’s a strategic plan that’s consistent, unlocks your direction, and authenticity, for your essential pathway. I whole-heartedly recommend this book. It’s unique, it’s complete, and it will inspire you no matter what your experience level is. Thank you Jordan Rosenfeld, much appreciated.Her writing style is positive and encouraging yet firm and honest. At the end of each chapter there are expercises both writing and physical ones. I loved her message and found the book motivating. I Her writing style is positive and encouraging yet firm and honest. At the end of each chapter there are expercises both writing and physical ones. I loved her message and found the book motivating. I highly recommend it for writings of any level and genre. The author's advice applies to any artistic pursuit, not merely writing, but does do a lovely job of casting it all into focus. Solid and foundational, encouraging and understanding. The author's advice applies to any artistic pursuit, not merely writing, but does do a lovely job of casting it all into focus. Solid and foundational, encouraging and understanding. There are chapters on submitting, publishing, productivity, and more. I learned many new things. Most importantly—never give up. Be persistent. You don’t want to be caught wondering what could have been. As a writer I took something out of each chapter and I transferred the majority of the end-of-chapter exercises into my writing journal. I will keep this book close by my desk and refer to it when I feel myself dragging anchor. It's totally worth the read if you're a struggling author. It's totally worth the read if you're a struggling author. I especially love her advice to create a writing practice for yourself and not for publishing or making money.