Writing With Power: Techniques for Mastering the Writing Process

This book teaches you several ways to get over writers block and to become a better writer overall. It uses a lot of examples that the reader can relate to. If one method doesn't work there are plenty other methods given to help with the reader's writing.

Book is pretty good. I am a writer though, so it seems like the first few chapters talk about things I already know, even though I am young. I have recently graduated from college, so maybe that's due to my background. I haven't read past the first few chapters. I hear the book gets better and advice stronger.

This book is filled to the brim with inspirational talk for people who want to write. Elbow tends to emphasize non-fiction, which is a bit of a shame. Most of what he says boils down to: write a lot and revise a lot. Although that is sane advice, it hardly justifies the number of pages Elbow has filled. The last half consists of vague, non-directional musings about the "voice" of a writer--a concept Elbow can't even describe with sufficient detail to be of any practical use.

So all in all, this book is a bit of a mixed bag. When you're stuck in a rut and need some ideas to keep your juices flowing, this might just do the trick though.

Peter Elbow has chapter after chapter techniques to get you through the writing process from start to finish. He helps you to create your most powerful writing. Whether you write fiction or non-fiction, are a beginner or seasoned writer, this book is a "must have" in your writing library.

Elbow is the known authority for writing techniques and this book is a classic. Easy to read and understand, Elbow creates a world where writing is not only important but rewarding. I have tried many of the suggestions and after years of frustration with writing papers, I have found tools that are very useful.Best of all, Elbow is so excited about the writing process, I actually look forward to sitting down and getting started.