The Writer's Eye: Observation and Inspiration for Creative Writers

The Writer's Eye is an inspiring guide for writers at all stages of their writing lives. Drawing on new research into creative writers and their relationship with the physical world, Amy E. Weldon shows us how to become more attentive observers of the world and find inspiration in any environment. Including exercises, writing prompts and sample texts and spanning multiple genres from novels to nonfiction to poetry, this is the ideal starting point for anyone beginning to write seriously and offers refreshing perspectives for experienced writers seeking new inspiration. Out now. Save 30% when you buy it from Bloomsbury.com “Amy E. Weldon, Associate Professor of English at Luther College, is here to help writers exercise the power of observation in her new book The Writer's Eye … Using classic examples and hands-on writing exercises, Weldon walks scribes through a variety of craft subjects like world-building, revision, and finding a writer's voice. … As the book draws to an end, Weldon shares career advice, including helpful sample submission letters for literary journals and agent queries. It closes with an impressive selection of recommended reading broken down by genre, including a long list of suggested anthologies.” – The Writer Magazine