The Art of Writing : Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin : 9781585423644 : 1585423645 : 01 Jan 2004 : Writing is hard work, and it may be terrifying, but it also can be one of the most rewarding ways to engage with yourself and the world. Good writing does not come easily; it takes a single-minded effort and skill. The Writer's Workshop in a Box is what every writer needs to develop that skill. Beautifully designed to sit on a desktop, its contents are intended to stimulate new ideas and guide writers as they navigate the sometimes arduous path to setting words down on paper. The Writer's Workshop in a Box includes: - The Art of Writing, a book to get writers started - thirty cards presenting daily exercises for the writing life - an exquisite blank book with a pen The Art of Writing is a course book that addresses writing techniques as well as root problems every writer encounters: creative blocks, getting started but not finished, uneven writing, lack of confidence, uncontrollable plo