From chapters entitled "Writer's Block" to "Finding a Mentor" to "Impatience and Rejection," Merullo covers these topics with the insight, empathy, and encouragement of an author who has been there, in this no-nonsense handbook and guide for aspiring and established writers alike. His works have been praised by "The Boston Globe" and "Kirkus Reviews."

The Gothic mode, typically preoccupied by questions of difference and otherness, consistently imagines the Other as a source of grotesque horror. The sixteen critical essays in this collection examine the ways in which those suffering from mental and physical ailments are refigured as Other, and how they are imagined to be monstrous. Together, the essays highlight the Gothic inclination to represent all ailments as visibly monstrous, even those, such as mental illness, which were invisible. Paradoxically, the Other also becomes a pitiful figure, often evoking empathy. This exploration of illness and disability represents a strong addition to Gothic studies.

If youve ever embarked on a creative endeavour, then theres a good chance youll have been bedevilled by self-doubt, fear of failure or a lack of inspiration at some point along the way. This book will help you to banish those mind-forged monsters one by one, no matter how grotesque or scary they may be. Drawing on inspirational anecdotes from art, philosophy, neuroscience, nature, music and contemporary culture, creativity expert Richard Holman provides you with your very own mental armoury to see you through every stage of the creative process. By learning through the experiences of such creative luminaries as Leonardo da Vinci, Marina Abramovic, J.K. Rowling, Dr Seuss and Herbie Hancock, youll find out how best to overcome the perils of procrastination, the sting of criticism, the seductive tug of convention or the gnawing feeling that youre not up to it. Its time to say farewell to your demons and make your next creative project the very best it can be.

Conrad wakes up one morning to voices arguing in his head, voices that claim to be demons. After he and his best friend friend Isabelle do some research, they try to find a way to understand where the demons came from and how to get rid of them.

An inspirational guide to help creatives overcome obstacles and find success—filled with tips, anecdotes, and encouragement for anyone whose working life depends on imaginative thinking. If you have ever embarked on a creative endeavor then there’s a good chance that at some point during your journey you will have been paralyzed by the demons of self-doubt, fear of failure, or just lack of inspiration. Enter Creative Demons and How to Slay Them, where you will learn how to banish your mind-forged monsters, one by one, no matter how grotesque or scary they may seem to be. Creativity expert Richard Holman draws on inspirational anecdotes from science, art, history, philosophy, nature, music, and contemporary culture to provide you with your very own mental armor for every stage of the creative process. Discover how to fight off the demons of procrastination, the blank canvas, and distraction through the experiences of Leonardo da Vinci, John Steinbeck, Sister Corita Kent, Dr. Seuss, Yayoi Kusama, and many others. Then, once you have started, there are tips on how to avoid the issues that plague all creatives, from self-doubt or “playing it safe” to lack of resources. Using Hokusai, Alfred Hitchcock, and Herbie Hancock as case studies, Holman presents the necessary tools to handle criticism, disappointment, and any other bumps along the creative road. Say goodbye to your demons and make your next creative project better than you could have imagined.

There is nothing like the feel of pen/pencil on paper for your thoughts, dreams, experiences, and life events recorded in the moment. Carry and use this blank book for a journal, sketchbook, scrapbook, field notes, designs, logs, etc. Yes, it is designed for any of these needs and more. 150+ blank pages with only page numbers. Also includes: blank field title page to fill in 6-page blank table of contents fully page numbered main matter HIGH GLOSS FINISH for extra protection on the go See other cover designs also available from "N.D. Author Services" [NDAS] in its multiple series of 600, 365 or 150 page Mega-Journals, Journals, Notebooks, Sketchbooks, etc. in Blank, Lined, Grid, Hex, Meeting, Planner, and other interior formats.

He came across time to save her, each time with a sacrifice of his own. How long before HIS time runs out? Prophecy says the last priest of the secret order will rise to winged godhood after the apocalypse and save the human race. All Raven needs to ascend is an empath and an angel. The problem? There aren't any angels in this timeline, and the only surviving empath is a demon-possessed madwoman. With the help of The Book of Time, written by his previous incarnation, Raven must travel into the past, each time changing a single memory to create a better future. Each time he removes a traumatic memory for the empath, he changes her -- and what she means to him. Raven has just one night to free Lilah from madness and find the angel. Can he save the future by changing the past? Dark magic, black ops, and soul-stealing sex. Angels, demons, witches, empaths, and English professors all conceal the Secret Lives of Librarians, the Historical Society, and the ancient priesthood of a long-dead god. Together they prepare for the coming apocalypse, one dangerous book at a time. If you like dark stories, flawed characters, and old-school artifact mythologies, you’ll love the complexities and multi-layerings of this series. This book and others in the Secret Lives of Librarians universe can be read in any order.