Deliberate Practice for Creative Writers

Remember the 10,000 hours idea? Deliberate Practice for Creative Writers uses that concept, and applies it to creative writing. If the work of psychologists Anders Ericsson, and BJ Fogg of Tiny Habits rings a bell – that thinking, adapted for writers.

Why? I’m a writer-musician, and taught creative writing for over a decade with the Open University, undergrad and postgrad. All that time, I wondered why craft wasn’t taught systematically, just as it is in music and sport. So I wrote this book. For experienced writers, aspiring writers, and anyone who wants to refresh and reenergise their writing, with playful, focused, deliberate practice – and it can take as little as five minutes a day!  

Jules Horne is an Edinburgh Fringe First-winning playwright and fiction writer who has written for the stage and BBC Radio. She has over a decade's experience as a creative writing tutor and course writer for the Open University, specialising in dramatic techniques that can be used in any form of writing.

Unlock your full potential as a writer with the transformative power of deliberate practice! You've heard of the idea that 10,000 hours can lead to mastery in sports, music, or chess—but how does this concept apply to creative writing? Deliberate Practice for Creative Writers is a practical guide for ambitious authors looking to refine their writing craft, in fiction or non-fiction, whether they're experienced or aspiring writers.

Inspired by the research of Prof. Anders Ericsson, Prof. BJ Fogg's Tiny Habits, and Paul Klee's Bauhaus training for artists, Deliberate Practice for Creative Writers is a groundbreaking reference and inspirational guide for writers who want to make real improvements to their craft and style. Studies have shown that the most effective way to improve is through intentional, focused practice, broken down into manageable, bite-sized exercises that target specific skills. This book helps to demystify the writing craft by showing you how to apply the same disciplined methods used by top performers in other fields to your own creative work.

Discover how to:

• Analyze the techniques of your favorite authors and apply them to your own writing.
• Make incremental improvements by focusing on specific aspects of writing craft.
• Design an effective, personalized practice routine that fits your goals and daily life.
• Keep track of your progress and create your own deliberate practice skills reference.

Whether you're writing fiction, non-fiction, memoir, poetry, or scripts, Deliberate Practice for Creative Writers offers a powerful strategy for developing your own unique voice and skills and learning from the best. Your unique deliberate practice can take as little as five minutes a day, and you can put your discoveries into practice right away. Start your journey to becoming a more skilled and confident writer today—one deliberate step at a time.

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