Happy Writing - Jenny Alexander

Every writer feels stuck sometimes, but you don't have to be beaten by writer's block. This guide from seasoned author and writing teacher, Jenny Alexander, with contributions from many other writers, offers insights and practical strategies to help you

• spot self-sabotaging thoughts and build your writing confidence
• create writing goals that feel meaningful and exciting
• understand all the stages of the creative process
• deal with technical problems such as plotting and pacing
• decide on your best route to publication

It will help you if you're stuck, but even if you aren't stuck, read it anyway, because knowing how to deal with problems should they arise is the best way of making sure they don't.

"A lifeline to anyone who is stuck in their writing or suffering from any kind of block. Jenny Alexander speaks to all writers, whether they are just starting or have been writing for years." - Celia Rees, award-winning author

This book was previously published as When a Writer Isn't Writing: How to Beat Your Blocks, Be Published and Find Your Flow

Jenny Alexander has written scores of books and articles for children and adults, both fiction and non-fiction, in a career spanning more than 20 years. She runs courses and workshops on every aspect of creative writing, with groups of all ages and stages, from young children to professional authors. You can find details of her books and workshops on her website: www.jennyalexander.co.uk Her blog about writing and creative dreaming - which she also teaches - is www.writinginthehouseofdreams.com