TY - BOOK AU - Jack Canfield TI - CHICKEN SOUP FOR WRITER'S SOUL: : Stories To Open Heart and Rekindle Spirit of Writers SN - 9781558747692 U1 - 131.3 PY - 2000/// CY - Florida PB - Health Communications KW - Literature  KW - Literature, rhetoric & criticism  KW - Rhetoric and collections of literary texts from more than two literatures  KW - Rhetoric and anthologies  KW - Authorship techniques, plagiarism, editorial techniques N1 - Being a writer can be a lonely and frustrating experience. The stories in this book-by a wide range of professional writers, novelists, journalists, freelancers, poets and screenwriters-will give readers insight into the human trials, tribulations and triumphs of writers, and writers a source of inspiration and commiseration. Whether readers are beginning writers, seasoned pros or wannabes, the stories of purpose, passion, endurance and success contained in Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul will inform, entertain, uplift and inspire them. In its pages, they will learn important lessons on: the importance of perseverance, the value of being yourself, the process of discovering your own voice, the need for mentors and allies, and the power of following your heartfelt dreams. Contributors include: Sue Grafton, Steve Allen, Dave Barry, Agatha Christie, Art Linkletter, Terry McMillan, and more ER -