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Loading... Writing from the Inside Out: Transforming Your Psychological Blocks to Release the Writer Withinby Dennis Palumbo
   No current Talk conversations about this book.   ) NoelleGreene | Mar 18, 2015 |  ) NoelleGreene | Mar 18, 2015 | As much as I loved the good parts of Palumbo's book, however, there were definitely some parts I didn't like. For example, I took real issue with some of his claims regarding bipolar disorder, particularly his claim that bipolar is nothing more than an unhelpful label. As someone who HAS bipolar disorder (a genetically-inherited, biologically-based *illness*), and whose life was very much aided by the proper medication, I can say that such "labels" can be very helpful indeed! If you're worried about somehow losing your creativity if you medicate and calm your manic phases, I can personally testify to the fact that in many cases medication makes it much easier to actually sit down and take advantage of your creativity, rather than taking it away. It is clear that Palumbo has some very strong feelings on certain matters, and every few chapters these feelings detract from the usefulness of the book. He bashes would-be writers who haven't yet written anything, comparing them to someone who says that they've always wanted to give heart surgery a try one of these weeks (the analogy holds merit in that writing requires skill, but falls apart in that writing requires more learning-by-doing, and can at least be attempted, explored, and practiced by the unskilled!). Every writer was once a would-be writer, and the line between "wanna-be" and "would-be" isn't something we can assume just by looking at someone. I don't recommend this book to the novice or "would-be" writer; it's likely to give you a few skewed ideas about creativity and your own role in writing. On the other hand, it has a lot of very useful suggestions for writers who have some experience and are looking for help with the ups and downs of their craft. Palumbo has written lots of scripts and screenplays, so he has plenty of advice that is of particular use to those writers dealing with Hollywood. Full review at ErrantDreams (  ) errantdreams | Dec 15, 2007 | no reviews | add a review
"Dennis Palumbo has great insight into a writer s psyche.... Everywriter should have a shrink or this book. The book ischeaper." ?Gary Shandling, actor, comic, and writer "wise, compassionate, and funny..." ?Aram Saroyan, poet and novelist "Dennis Palumbo provides a sense of community in the isolationof writing, of knowing that we are not alone on this uncharted andprivileged journey. He shows us that our shared struggles, fears,and triumphs are the very soul of the art and craft ofwriting." ?Bruce Joel Rubin, screenwriter,GhostandDeepImpact Writer's block. Procrastination. Loneliness. Doubt. Fear offailure. Fear of rejection. Just plain...fear. What does it mean ifyou struggle with these feelings on a daily basis?It means you re awriter. Written with a unique empathy and deep insight by someonewho is both a fellow writer and a noted psychotherapist, Writingfrom the Inside Out sheds light on the inner life of the writerand shows you positive new ways of thinking about your art andyourself. Palumbo touches on subjects ranging from writer s envy torejection, from the loneliness of solitude to the joy of craft.Most of all, he leads you to the most empowering revelation of allthat you are enough. Everything you need to navigate the oftentumultuous terrain of the writer s path and create your best workis right there inside you. No library descriptions found. |
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