Book Review: How to Fire Up (Or Just Fire) The Muse

Long time readers here know that a lot of what I post about has to do with inspiring writers to get on with it and just start writing. It’s not always easy to do and in fact many folks lock up when it comes to the act of sitting down and making the words flow. This great E-book will do wonders for helping folks get on track.

Earlier this week I received a tweet from Laurie Pawlik-Kienlin. She has a number of websites that weave quotes into the content that help bring the intended points home. One of these blogs is Quips and Tips for Writers. I know Laurie through my interaction with her on that site. I’ve always found her advice to be sound and every time I go there I learn something new. So when I saw the tweet that she had a new E-book, I was all about writing a review.

When I received the E-book I was not disappointed. It was full if the kind of wisdom I was used to getting on Quips and Tips. At under 70 pages, it is a quick read and the format of the book allows the reader to take on whichever chapter “speaks” to them first. This isn’t the kind of book that necessarily requires the reader to sequentially move through the chapters.

In a lot of ways, the title of this book really says it all. The information here is designed to positively influence writers (or those who want to write) to get on with their writing. It does this by identifying the most common attributes of being stuck and then provides real world solutions for setting things on fire.

The book is divided into three chapters:

Solutions for Slow Starters
Tips for Writers Who Keep Getting Distracted
Tips for Tying up Loose Ends

Within each of these chapters, specifics are addressed regarding each topic.

I like the format a lot because it is easy to go to an area that I know is a weakness for me. Once I’m there the words of wisdom are short, inspirational and easy to digest. Her “world famous” quips really do help to drive the points home. There is something about seeing these quotes from famous authors that makes me feel like I can do what I’m trying to accomplish.

I would recommend this for writers of both the new and the seasoned variety. I know there are times when I’m just plain stuck. My muse is MIA and nothing is getting put to paper. It would be nice to have this book around to help inspire.

For a closer look at the table of contents or to order the ebook you can go to the web site: http://theadventurouswriter.com/fireupthemuse/

If you end up getting the book, I’d be interested in hearing what you think.

Hey Laurie, thanks for giving me the opportunity to review the E-book!

9 comments on “Book Review: How to Fire Up (Or Just Fire) The Muse”

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George,

Thanks for reviewing my book — I love getting feedback! It was a blast to write, because I got to pick the brains of successful writers….and I myself put the tips into practice every day.

I’m working on my next ebook, about monetizing your blog. But, I feel insecure because of Problogger….I feel like he’s cornered the market, and what could I add?

But then I keep reminding myself of all the books on writing that have been published, and each book has something different and valuable to offer…and I tell myself that my experience is different than Problogger’s, and I can add something to what he’s already said!

So I keep writing.

Thanks again George

Laurie
.-= Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen´s last blog ..For Money Hungry Writers – 10 Tips to Make Money Writing =-.

Thanks George,

Sounds like a great book and perfect for me because I am always getting distracted. When I sit down to write for myself I have no problem getting the words to flow but it is finding the time to write for myself that is the problem. I have been contemplating a rather serious book for quite some time now that will really touch hearts and its a serious topic requiring some detailed research too so I think this book could really help so again thanks for the review and recommendations.

@Laurie,

I would be interested in reading your e-book on monetising your blog. I think for me personally reading it from someone who focuses on writing that will be an added bonus. I would really love to hear how you have monetised your blog and I’m sure there will be plenty of great information in it too.

Amanda