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Summary
In Good Naked, acclaimed author Joni B. Cole shows readers how to make the writing process not only more productive, but less maddening, more inviting, and even joyful, at least a good part of the time. She explains how sharing early drafts is "good naked"--you're exposing your creative process in all its glory. Through a mix of engaging stories and practical wisdom, all delivered with sheer good humor, Cole addresses the most common challenges writers confront and offers disarmingly simple but effective solutions. She debunks popular misconceptions about how we are supposed to write and replaces them with strategies that actually work to get us started and stay motivated. (Searching for your muse? Try looking in the fridge.) With a do-this-not-that directness, she sets writers free from debilitating attitudes, counterproductive practices, and energy-draining habits that undermine confidence and creativity. Equipped with experience and a refreshing respect for anyone who wants to write, Cole also infuses every chapter with insights into craft and narrative technique--because the truly happy ending is not just that we write more, but that we write well. If you have ever experienced a sense of dread or intimidation at any stage of the creative process, or even if you simply want to write more, write better, and be happier, this intelligent, funny, and generous guide will not only inspire you to head over to your desk, but will also cheer you on once you're there.
Author Notes
Join B. Cole leads creative writing workshops in the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program at Dartmouth College and is on the faculty of the New Hampshire Institute of Art. She also teaches at her own Writer's Center in White River Junction, Vermont, and in a variety of social service programs. Cole is the author of six books.
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Library Journal Review
In Good Naked, author Cole (creative writing, Dartmouth Coll.; Toxic Feedback: Helping Writers Survive and Thrive) shows readers how daring to share their "naked" writing-early drafts-can help them become aware of certain foibles and encourage them to continue. She disabuses common misconceptions of how one should think, act, and be as a writer, exchanging those myths for ideas that feed creativity and productivity. Essentially, one doesn't have to suffer to be a genuine artist. To use the Nike slogan, Just Do It. Moore (director, creative writing, Ohio Univ.) offers various ways to tackle self-inflicted problems. For the self-proclaimed "Book Doctor," it's all about the story: how well writers can craft a narrative that comes alive in the reader's mind. Both volumes steer readers through the roadblocks of self-doubt and inspire them to be themselves, albeit with a little tweaking. Cole focuses on process, embracing the day-to-dayness of writing and defusing mental obstacles that get in the way. Moore includes that advice as well but also poses pointed questions dealing with character, voice, and plot. -VERDICT These two volumes accomplish what they set out to achieve. Good Naked is more appropriate for newbies. The Story Cure is a better option for anyone who has been -writing for a while but feels stuck. © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Table of Contents
Preface Cheerleader for Mediocrity | p. ix |
Planet Writer | |
First Things First (Not) | p. 3 |
Planet Writer | p. 10 |
The Writer from Vermont | p. 18 |
Survival of the Optimist | p. 27 |
You Know You're Not a Writer When... | p. 36 |
In Good Company | p. 46 |
What a Week! | p. 58 |
Good Naked | |
If You Don't Know Where You Are Going... | p. 69 |
Good Naked | p. 78 |
Can I Be Honest? | p. 88 |
The Reverse Curse | p. 95 |
The Great American Thing | p. 105 |
Every. Single. Day. | p. 115 |
The Church of the Creative Process | p. 125 |
Seeing Blue | |
Drama Queen | p. 135 |
Seeing Blue | p. 142 |
A Walk around the Block | p. 152 |
Heart to Heart | p. 161 |
Decluttering | p. 169 |
Happy Endings | p. 180 |
Acknowledgments | p. 189 |
About the Author | p. 191 |