Review: Let Them Eat Chocolate...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 7, 2013
Nancy Hendrickson is, in a word, Inspirational! Yes there are books aplenty on Writers Block; what it is what it isn't and what you can do to overcome it. This book is different and details some interesting and very actionable strategies to getting those words flowing again.Just as every writer's approach to putting words on a page differs, so it follows that writers block can enter stage left, stage right or curtain call; or in my case the proverbial unmentionable gift from the sky just when you least expect it. All of the reasons for whatever block you face require a different approach in achieving a solution.The Author is an accomplished writer and therefore her methods for dealing with writers block have evolved over time into a portfolio of simple, easy to implement steps that get the job done.The main thrust to removing the road blocks are the use of images, both personal photos and free stuff available online. Nancy takes a lot of photos many of which stay hidden for months or years but sure as eggs are eggs they get used eventually and with good effect.No prizes for guessing that this strategy works well. Did you ever hear the phrase "A Picture Paints a Thousand words?" Well then this technique is worth a go if you struggle from time to time (or heaven forbid all of the time!)The latter part of the book covers interviews with three established Authors: Joanna Penn; Sherrie Dolby and Joe Bunting each of whom give their own personal take on overcoming writers block.I found the Brain-Hacks section to be particularly useful as quick fixes. All told an excellent book for any aspiring writer whether you are recreating Vlad the Impaler, Nosferatu or Back Packing in Zimbabwe.What I particularly liked and haven't seen before is the listing of Photo Credits at the end of the book, something I will definitely include in my own work in the future.A thought provoking book from a real professional and thankfully no evidence whatsoever of that current Kindle fad of throw it up and listen to the ca ching of the cash register. Should be in every writer's arsenal!