Reviews
Pep Talks for Writers: 52 Insights and Actions to Boost Your Creative Mojo by Grant Faulkner
hissingpotatoes's review against another edition
3.0
There are some good ideas for sparking creativity, getting motivated, and developing a writing habit. Many of the sections resorted to flowery self-help speak that I didn't like or find useful. This book is best for beginning writers or those who want to flip through once in a while when they find their inspiration flagging.
efabri123's review
5.0
I love this book. I take it with me wherever I'm writing for the day just in case I hit a block or a slump and need those words of encouragement or inspiration. Faulkner is easy to relate to and motivating. Having both the Kindle version and the autographed hardcover from the NaNoWriMo site, this has proven to be an invaluable tool that helped me get back to writing every day. Thank you, Grant! I have been looking for a book like this everywhere and no others compare in regards to creative motivation. It's a gem.
mpedone's review
4.0
This isn't just another book about how to write, it's a book about writing, about you as a writer. Many writers have their go-to books on the craft of writing, but I think this will become my go-to book on being a writer. The "talks" are brief, but they cover a wide range of subjects, from the basics of getting started and believing that you can create to the day-to-day aspects of sitting down and powering through the more mundane and tedious aspects. Maybe not all of it will be relevant to everyone, and I may not take all of Faulkner's advice, but I know there will be many days that I will crack this book open for a quick pep talk or two.
zhelana's review
3.0
I read this entire book this year, and often found myself nodding along or thinking "yeah, that's good advice" but by the end of the week I had inevitably forgotten every word of it. In part, this is a "me" thing, and I often lose track of books that have "the 100 best" or "52 neat facts!" or whatever. In short, things that go loosely together but don't actually connect what you read last week with what you read this week. I thought 1 per week might be the golden number but apparently not. Anyway, I don't really remember this book, but feel like if you're stuck in your writing, or you're a relatively new writer it might have some good tips. Most of it is pretty obvious, though, in retrospect.
terelee's review against another edition
2.0
At least as an audiobook, I recommend it only if you are a begginer or need some company in the writting process. I found nothing new in the half of the book I listen to, but it was a nice companion when I wanted to listen something about writing while doing other stuff.
librelivre's review
4.0
The early chapters are for the early/aspiring writers, but as you read on, Faulkner’s anecdotes and actions deepen to suit writers at all levels of exploring, pursuing editing and releasing their work. Pretty great and natural, this progression. I only wish the audiobook chapters were titled for easy reference.
Highly recommend (and glad I’ll have this on audio) for the occasional professional pick-me-up. Would also recommend to creative writing instructors, to share excerpts with students.
Highly recommend (and glad I’ll have this on audio) for the occasional professional pick-me-up. Would also recommend to creative writing instructors, to share excerpts with students.