Bang the keys
Subtitle: four steps to a lifelong writing practice
By: by Jill Dearman
Publisher: Alpha Books
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Indianapolis, IN
Language: eng
Number of pages: 238
ISBN-13: 9781592579143
Subjects: Authorship; Technique; Writing
Description: From the Publisher:  Attention aspiring and working writers alike! Finish your work in four easy steps with this explosion of inspiration. How can aspiring writers-whether aiming for a short story, novel, screenplay, or nonfiction work-gain the confidence they need to follow through on their creative visions. The answer can be found in this book by a writing coach and university writing professor whose "Bang the Keys" workshop stems from an innovative four-step system that offers practical advice for demonstrated results every time. Step 1:  Begin with the strongest idea. Step 2:  Arrange the work into a concrete shape. Step 3:  Nurture the project with love, so that others can love it, too. Step 4:  Go finish, and then let it go so it may live independently in the world. Also included are practical writing exercises that will give readers the tools and the inspiration to finish the writing projects they start-or bust their fingers trying!
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [213]-219) and index.
Table of contents: title: 1:  Acronyms and archetypes; title: Four-step writing practice method revealed; title: Four types of writers discussed; title: 2:  Calendar effect; title: Setting a writing goal and writing hours; title: 3:  Sponsors (partners-in-crime); title: Finding a writing buddy whom you can check in with for mutual support; title: Step 1:  Begin; title: 4:  Cahiers; title: Using writing journals; title: 5:  We can be heroes; title: Summon up your literary heroes to help you stick to your project, stay on track; title: 6:  Channel surfing; title: Meditation methods for over-stimulated modern writers; title: Step 2:  Arrange; title: 7:  Medium-well?; title: Finding the right medium and genre for your story; title: 8:  Navigating the narrative; title: Uncovering the natural shape of your story; title: 9:  Your hero ain't nothin' without a P-L-O-T-W-I-C-H; title: Plot-immersion chapter; title: 10:  Play of writing; title: Cues and rituals to begin and end your writing hours with; title: Writing as playing; title: Step 3:  Nurture; title: 11:  Fishbowl; title: Getting to know your characters by eliciting questions from your crew; title: 12:  Unconscious:  uncensored!; title: Working with your dreams and unconscious to help your writing; title: 13:  Sex, money, and one magic word; title: Techniques for getting to know your characters much more intimately; title: 14:  Psychological types; title: Exercises using the nine psychological defense mechanisms to help you better connect to your characters' inner lives; title: 15:  Writing in reverse; title: Write your ending and work backward; title: Step 4:  Go; title: 16:  Do the opposite; title: Write in a completely foreign style, to help you break out of boring writing habits; title: 17:  Morning papers; title: Write an over-the-top scathing review of your work and an equally bombastic, glowing one; title: 18:  Time waits for no one; title: Using techniques for meeting deadlines that work for you in your personal and professional lives; title: 19:  End is the beginning; title: Ways to apply what you've learned to the next draft, or your new project; title: Create your own exercises; title: Celebrate!; title: Appendixes:  Resource guide for resourceful key-bangers; title: Index.