The Writer's Portable Therapist: 25 Sessions to a Creativity Cure » (Bargain)

They say every writer needs a therapist. Now, thanks to The Writer's Portable Therapist, you can have your therapy (less the hourly charge)-and write the Great American Novel, too.

In this inspiring, instructive little volume, noted therapist, author, and perfect muse Rachel "Doc Hollywood" Ballon, Ph.D., sits on your shoulder whispering just the right thing at just the right time. Each chapter is a therapy session tackling a different aspect of the writing life-from conquering "Page Fright" and the perils/pleasures of solitude to tapping into your sub-conscious and nurturing the writer within.

So, lie down on Dr. Rachel Ballon's couch, and send your creativity-and productivity-soaring!

Rachel Ballon, Ph.D., is a licensed psychotherapist and the founder and director of the Writer's Center in Los Angeles. The author of two critically acclaimed books, Blueprint for Writing: A Writer's Guide to Creativity, Craft and Career and The Writer's Sourcebook: From Writing Blocks to Writing Blockbusters, Rachel has reviewed hundreds of scripts for major Hollywood studios, including United Paramount Network, Saban Entertainment, and Fox Kids. A master teacher and noted success coach, Dr. Ballon has taught as an adjunct professor at USC School of Cinema and Television. She lives in Los Angeles, CA.

Introduction     IX
Getting It Started: Let It Flow, Let It Flow, Let It Flow     1
Celebrating Creativity-The Creativity Cure     17
On Your Mark, Get Set...Ooh, Look, Seinfeld's On     29
I Think I'm Feeling Sad/Mad/Bad/Glad     41
They Hate Me, They Really, Really Hate Me     52
If Only I Were Rich/Well-Connected/Beautiful, Then I'd Be Published     63
Are You Afraid of the Writing Wolf?     73
I'm Not a Real Writer     85
I Have Nothing to Say     97
I Should Be Running Paramount/Random House/Earth     107
It's My Mother's Fault     120
Ooh, Now Curb Your Enthusiasm Is On!     130
So It's My 768th Draft and It's Almost Right     141
I'm Not Good Enough     152
The Dog Ate My First Draft     163
Success Will Ruin Me     172
The IMAWRITAMAYBENOT Monologues     182
Why Did I Ever Think I Could Write a Script/Novel/Poem/Play/Haiku?     193
I Need a Drink/Cigarette/Box of Chocolates, Right Now     204
They Just Don't Get My Genius     216
My Father Was Right!     226
Oops, I May Not Have a Climax!     236
There's a Comma Missing on Page 329     247
Conquering Page Fright     258
Motivate Thyself     270
Epilogue     280
Index     281