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Overcoming Writer\u2019s Block, The Writer\u2019s Guide to Beating the Blank Page<\/a><\/em> by Marcy Pusey is much more than a book on writing; it is a book on the \u201cpsychology of creative blocks\u201d that will help the reader understand how he or she works and learns best.  The book explores common reasons people get stuck, delves into the brain science behind these reasons, and offers practical ways to move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The author emphasizes throughout that each person, and their story matters, and deserves to be heard. Her approach is holistic; she shows that creative blocks can stem from physiological issues as well as psychological ones. She explains how writer\u2019s block can take on different forms and lists five different types. A chapter is dedicated to explaining each type, and useful suggestions are offered to overcome these challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reader learns more about how the brain works (which is fully subconscious) and how we can retrain our brains to be more effective, not only in our writing, but also in our lives. The author recognizes that solutions are not \u201cone size fits all\u201d and encourages the reader to explore their own lives and habits to determine which methods will work best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While not overly academic, each chapter gives us the chance to \u201cgeek out on the brain,\u201d and learn how powerful our subconscious is. We then get to \u201clook under the hood\u201d to learn what changes we can make to be more efficient, and are offered \u201cpro tips,\u201d or actionable advice we can use to make our writing the best it can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is much more than another \u201chow to write\u201d book. While it does offer helpful advice on getting words on paper, it also encourages self-reflection and shows the importance of healthy thought patterns that can improve our self-image and better our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: Though a digital copy was provided free of charge, no compensation was provided for this review. It is the honest opinion of the writer. KY<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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