Reviews for On Creative Writing

The average rating for On Creative Writing based on 2 reviews is 2.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2018-04-23 00:00:00 Kimberly Lemaster "On Creative Writing" by Graeme Harper is his unique look on what creative writing is, how creative writers become such and the whole 'mysterious' process around creating creative art presented from a philosophical point of view. While there were no doubt some interesting notions this was not was I was looking for. Maybe the title misled me into thinking it would be a book for the actual creative writing process(and I honestly didn't read the summary) but this book is not for everybody. If you're not fluent in English and you don't enjoy long, philosophical cogitations then this book is not for you either.

Review # 2 was written on 2015-07-04 00:00:00 Ken Pochinko What an interesting and stimulating book! As a teacher and would-be writer I found this book both challenging and delightful. The exercises are practical and thought-provoking. The ideas expressed made me think about my own practices with renewed vigour. It is thorough and lively but unlike some guides to writing, it also provides academic frameworks for writing which give the endeavour depth and intellectual rigour. I really enjoyed the book which made me re-enter the classroom with more creative heart and mind. I also loved Peter Blegvad's illustrations. The title makes the book sound too routine when really it is a labour of love by one of our most esteemed writers and teachers.