From the Author
The Observation Deck is designed to help writers through
every stage of the creative process: from finding
inspiration, to developing discipline, maintaining
motivation, honing skills, breaking though blocks and
crafting a finished piece of work. Each of the 50 cards
functions as a focusing tool, presenting a simple strategy to
loosen up your imagination and trigger your creative output.
Each of the books 50 chapters is filled with powerful
techniques and suggestions from authors such as Amy Tan,
Stephen King, Ken Follett, Carol Shields, John Berendt, Sue
Grafton, Kurt Vonnegut and Scott Adams, the creator of
Dilbert. You can use The Deck as a self-directed writing
course and experiment with a variety of projects, or you can
let it guide you through every stage in the completion of a
novel, a thesis, an article, a proposal, a memoir or a
collection of poetry. The Deck is designed to open up your
senses and help you experience the world in all its richness.
It is a useful tool for teachers, artists and anyone who
wants a fresh approach to their work. You can get together
with a group of friends and create your own writing support
group or contact my website and I'll connect you up with an
on-line or in-person group.