A collection of cures for writer's block, plotting and characterization issues, and other ailments writers face when completing a novel or memoir, prescribed by the director of creative writing at Ohio University.
People want to write the book they know is inside of them, but they run into stumbling blocks that trouble everyone from beginners to seasoned writers. Drawing on his years of teaching at both the university level and at writing workshops across the country, Professor Dinty W. Moore dons his book-doctor hat to present an authoritative guide to curing the issues that truly plague writers at
all levels. His hard-hitting handbook provides inspiring solutions for diagnoses such as character anemia, flat plot, and silent voice, and is peppered with flashes of Moore's signature wit and unique take on the writing life.
**I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.**
The Story Cure reiterates what writers should know about writing.
I gave it one star shy of five, due to some typos in it and times when I feel certain lessons could be better explained.
I think this topic worked so well for Moore, because he doesn’t just work in the industry — he’s a teacher, so he understands what students most often need help with. He’s an educator who understands time is valuable and writers would rather be writing.
This book will definitely be one I keep on the shelf and refer back to, however. 😏👌😉
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