The Observation Deck

A Tool Kit for Writers By Naomi Epel

5-1/8 x 6-5/8x 1-5/8 in; 160 pp ; 50 cards
Paperback
Published in August, 1998
ISBN 0811814815
ISBN13 9780811814812
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The Observation Deck -- This may be the most useful tool for writing to come along since the computer. The Observation Deck is a 160-page book by Naomi Epel presenting the writing secrets—insights, tips, exercises—of today's most talented writers. It's paired with 50 inspiring flash cards to break the spell of writer's block and overcome hurdles to creativity. Great for both beginning and seasoned writers, The Observation Deck offers encouragement and ingenious strategies from great writers who've been there. This little box, tailor-made for writers, is loaded with effective techniques to get the writing going, right now.

Naomi Epel hosts Booktalk, a weekly program on the San Francisco radio station KALW. She interviewed writers for Dreamtalk, a weekly radio program on KALX Berkeley, and out of these interviews came her first book, Writers Dreaming, an in-depth look at 27 major contemporary authors. She gives "Writing from Your Dreams" talks and workshops and is a frequent guest lecturer at Stanford University. She has also appeared on NPR's All Things Considered, E! TV, and The Tom Snyder Show.

Quotes

Why anyone would want to give away the secrets of our profession is beyond me--but now someone has, and if I were a budding scribe, I would rush to get this book into my ink-stained paws. Andrei Codrescu, author of The Blood Countress

What an ingenious solution to writer's block, from which I suffer once or twice a day. Pulling a card from The Observation Deck is the perfect remedy when I'm feeling stumped, resistant, puzzled, discouraged, or unclear about the work ahead. Sue Grafton, author of B is for Burglar

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