Escaping Into the Open: The Art of Writing True

Berg's writing book is a happy and balanced mix of writing life and writing instruction. The writing life bits are told in an extremely encouraging voice. The writing instruction bits are less check-box constructions and more creative exercise in form. It's a nice balance and a pleasure to read with all the encouragement along the way. There's nothing terribly groundbreaking but the exercises quite well done.

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Elizabeth Berg is incredibly encouraging and uplifting; this inspires me to write more, and to take myself seriously as a writer. I'm excited to take her advice and create a journal just for writing and inspiration, and to try the exercises she provides.

One 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).

So 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.

I 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.

If you're a non-fiction writer and you're thinking of attempting fiction or creative non-fiction, this is the book for you. It will give you the courage to try new forms of writing. It's a wonderful, life-changing book -- or at least it was for me.

I like that she is not and was not a professionally trained writer. She rebutts myths and provides hope.