Weinberg on Writing: The Fieldstone Method by Gerald M. Weinberg (English) Paper

Description: Weinberg on Writing by Gerald M. Weinberg Gerald M. Weinberg, author of more than forty books -- including eighteen published by Dorset House -- reveals his secrets for collecting and organizing his ideas for writing projects. Drawing an analogy to the stone-by-stone method of building fieldstone walls, Weinberg shows writers how to construct fiction and nonfiction manuscripts from key insights, stories, and quotes. The elements, or stones, are collected nonsequentially, over time, and eventually find logical places in larger pieces. The method renders writers block irrelevant and has proved effective for scores of Weinbergs writing class students. If youve ever wanted to write a book or article -- or need to revitalize your writing career -- dont miss this intimate glimpse into the mind behind some the computer industrys best books. Topics Include: * learning to care about what you have to write * exercises in playing with your words * when is it plagiarism * the structure of creation versus the structure of presentation * stimulate your memory * getting published * and much more Insights from the Book "What would you really like to write? For many would-be writers, this is the hardest exercise of all.Theyve never in their lives allowed themselves to think about what they wanted. So, put aside everything your teachers told you, your parents told you, your boss told you, your spouse told you, or I told you. Dream your dream. Would you like to write about how to play pinball? What it feels like to canoe a Class Five rapids? Your grandmothers knitting? Whats wrong with the design of some computer system? Peace in Ireland? What youd like your children to know about you? Something to amuse your grandchildren? How you get in touch with God? I cant tell you. This is where you have to find out for yourself." "Can it be more than one thing? Certainly. Are you allowed to get it wrong? Absolutely. Can you change your mind later? Definitely. But right now, let your heart tell you what youd like to write. Then write it down -- just the title, or titles. Any more than that is optional." "Dont be disappointed if you cant identify what you really want to write. Quite likely, youll find many answers, but none will be the final answer. I knew when I was eight years old, but I didnt know I knew until about forty years later." - from Chapter 1 FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Long Description Gerald M. Weinberg, author of more than forty books -- including eighteen published by Dorset House -- reveals his secrets for collecting and organizing his ideas for writing projects.Drawing an analogy to the stone-by-stone method of building fieldstone walls, Weinberg shows writers how to construct fiction and nonfiction manuscripts from key insights, stories, and quotes.The elements, or stones, are collected nonsequentially, over time, and eventually find logical places in larger pieces. The method renders writers block irrelevant and has proved effective for scores of Weinbergs writing class students.If youve ever wanted to write a book or article -- or need to revitalize your writing career -- dont miss this intimate glimpse into the mind behind some the computer industrys best books.Topics Include:* learning to care about what you have to write* exercises in playing with your words* when is it plagiarism* the structure of creation versus the structure of presentation* stimulate your memory* getting published* and much moreInsights from the Book"What would you really like to write? For many would-be writers, this is the hardest exercise of all. Theyve never in their lives allowed themselves to think about what they wanted. So, put aside everything your teachers told you, your parents told you, your boss told you, your spouse told you, or I told you. Dream your dream. Would you like to write about how to play pinball? What it feels like to canoe a Class Five rapids? Your grandmothers knitting? Whats wrong with the design of some computer system? Peace in Ireland? What youd like your children to know about you? Something to amuse your grandchildren? How you get in touch with God? I cant tell you. This is where you have to find out for yourself.""Can it be more than one thing? Certainly. Are you allowed to get it wrong? Absolutely. Can you change your mind later? Definitely. But right now, let your heart tell you what youd like to write. Then write it down -- just the title, or titles. Any more than that is optional.""Dont be disappointed if you cant identify what you really want to write. Quite likely, youll find many answers, but none will be the final answer. I knew when I was eight years old, but I didnt know I knew until about forty years later." - from Chapter 1 Details ISBN093263365X Author Gerald M. Weinberg Year 2005 ISBN-10 093263365X ISBN-13 9780932633651 Format Paperback Media Book Language English Pages 189 Short Title Weinberg on Writing Subtitle The Fieldstone Method DOI 10.1604/9780932633651 Imprint Dorset House Publishing Co Inc.,U.S. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2005-11-01 NZ Release Date 2005-11-01 US Release Date 2005-11-01 UK Release Date 2005-11-01 Publisher Dorset House Publishing Co Inc.,U.S. Publication Date 2005-11-01 DEWEY 808.02 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158758506;

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