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  • Published: 18 May 2017
  • ISBN: 9780399578809
  • Imprint: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $32.99

The Story Cure

A Book Doctor's Pain-Free Guide to Finishing Your Novel or Memoir



People want to write the novel or memoir they know is inside of them, but they run into stumbling blocks that trouble everyone from beginners to seasoned writers. Drawing on his years of teaching at both the university level and at writing workshops across the country, Professor Dinty W. Moore dons his book-doctor hat to present an authoritative guide to curing the issues that truly plague writers at all levels. His hard-hitting handbook provides inspiring solutions for diagnoses such as character anemia, flat plot, and silent voice, and is peppered with flashes of Moore's signature wit and unique take on the writing life.

A collection of cures for writer's block, plotting and characterization issues, and other ailments writers face when completing a novel or memoir, prescribed by the director of creative writing at Ohio University.

People want to write the book they know is inside of them, but they run into stumbling blocks that trouble everyone from beginners to seasoned writers. Drawing on his years of teaching at both the university level and at writing workshops across the country, Professor Dinty W. Moore dons his book-doctor hat to present an authoritative guide to curing the issues that truly plague writers at
all levels. His hard-hitting handbook provides inspiring solutions for diagnoses such as character anemia, flat plot, and silent voice, and is peppered with flashes of Moore's signature wit and unique take on the writing life.

  • Published: 18 May 2017
  • ISBN: 9780399578809
  • Imprint: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $32.99

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Praise for The Story Cure

Praise for Moore's previous book:
"The learning process is enhanced by every piece being engaging and hilarious. . . this gem stands alone. Highly recommended for writers and anyone who loves to laugh out loud while they read." --Library Journal, starred review