{"product_id":"9781937988166","title":"Poppycock!: A Curmudgeon's Look at the Myths That Keep Writers from Writing","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Poppycock!: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"We artists are an interesting bunch. We think of ourselves as delicate, fragile, \u003cbr\u003e and, somehow, special. We are also, often, plagued by the notion that we aren't really up to snuff, which often conflicts with our over-inflated sense of talent and worth in a boisterous conflagration of feelings that will stop us short every time the notion that we might want to create something rears its little head.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriters (and other artists) love to procrastinate. We spend almost as much time, energy, effort and creativity finding ways not to get started as we do in exercising our art. In Poppycock! Geoff Hoff examines and gleefully debunks the myths we have created and use to not get anything done. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome of the myths Geoff will destroy for you? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe myth of talent The myth of \"write what you know\" \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe myth of writer's block \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe myth of rules \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe myth of inspiration \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut he doesn't stop there. He also gives you advice on how to get started despite those myths, and gives practical techniques and exercises to help you open your creativity in powerful ways so you know what to do once you have started. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGEOFF HOFF is a best-selling author of fiction, business and how-to books. \u003cbr\u003e He has worn many costumes throughout his life. He was once \"the good guy\". He spent some time experimenting with \"make everyone feel comfortable\". Lately, \u003cbr\u003e he has discovered his inner curmudgeon and rather likes the outfit. The logical next garb to don is \"old foggy\" and he looks forward to that with great anticipation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hunter's Moon Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47058143478000,"sku":"9781937988166","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781937988166_p0.jpg?v=1763663070","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781937988166","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}