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Kristi has had nearly 40 books published in 30 years of writing, taught writing for the Institute of Children’s Literature for more than 25 years, and has guided, mentored and taught hundreds of aspiring writers (both as an instructor and blogger for more than 55,000 subscribers.) “I started writing on an Iowa farm, very isolated, with no Internet and no other writers around,” Kristi says. “It’s not about how talented you are–and it’s not who you know–that gets you published. Most often the published writers are simply those writers who refused to quit. I can help you persevere until you publish.”
In addition to the uplifting encouragement you found in Kristi’s first book for writers, More Writer’s First Aid includes:
- eight more articles (48 versus 40) to inspire you [See Contents below]
- a new “family matters” section on combining writing with parenting children from birth to adulthood
- advice on current time management issues like e-mail and information overload
- portability for today’s modern reader–keep it handy on your computer’s desktop
- live links within the chapters leading to referenced books, classes, websites, and authors
“More Writer’s First Aid should be within easy reach on every writer’s desktop,” says published author Patricia Curtis Pfitsch. “Kristi’s insight and advice guide us around the subtle traps of our 21st century life that can derail even the most talented writer’s dreams.”
“Author Kristi Holl knows what counts and what works when it comes to ‘getting the writing done!’ She not only provides action steps but she is also sensitive to a writer’s emotions, family obligations, and personal challenges,” says Karen O’Connor. “Written in a conversational style as though she is sitting across from you over a cup of tea, Holl encourages all writers to honor themselves as artists and to live in a place of mindfulness–taking our lives and our writing one day at time. I’m inspired and know you will be too.”
“Whether you’re a starting-out writer or well down the published road, you’ll find a ton of value in Kristi Holl’s book,” says published author Sherryl Clark. “Her wisdom, born of long experience as a writer, is like a guiding light. This is the book you need for good and bad writing days!”
Contents
I ENJOYING THE WRITING LIFE—EVERY DAY!
Honoring the Writing Process
Dealing with Disappointment
Striving for Contentment
Breaking the Procrastination Cycle
How Tight Is Your Bow?
Joining a Work in Progress
Writing through Physical Pain
Mentors or Tormentors?
Mindful or Multi-Tasker?
Perfectionist Writers
Misplaced Dreams
II WRITING HABITS THAT HELP YOU
Change: Making It Stick
Counting the Cost
Focus: the Power of Scheduling
Getting the Writing Done
Undo It Yourself
Timing is Everything
E-mail: the Hidden Enemy
Finding Time: Pruning before Prioritizing
Procrastination: Have You Tried An Unschedule?
The Power of Writing Things Down
Course Corrections
III A WRITER’S EMOTIONS
Write What You Love
Facing Your Creative Fears
Writer Imaging
Silent Sabotage
Stages of Writing
Sorting Out the Voices
Conquering the Green-Eyed Monster
Give Up Your Perpetual Maybe
Writing through the Storms of Life
Dealing with Rejections and Setbacks
Writing after Major Losses
Get Your Fear Shot!
IV FAMILY MATTERS
Set Boundaries to Write More
Creativity and Noise: Do They Mix?
Hats Off to Mom Writers
Household Have-to’s
Writers: Always Working
Busy—or Crazy Busy?
Writing through Relationship Struggles
Combining Babies, Bylines and School-Age Children
Writing during the Teen and Early Adult Years
Running on Parallel Tracks
Cherish the Commonplace
