A compilation of original writing exercises designed to
develop creative thinking, offbeat insights into the writing process,
and a story about a very negative character.
Nardo, the «snake within», is out to undermine the author’s creativity. Everyone harbors a creature like this, and WOTL will help you get to know yours. It provides a hands on, holistic, creative experience that will take your writing to new heights! |
Best seller and top rated in children's composition on amazon.com (26/11/13)
Now in toothsome paperback on amazon, Createspace and Barnes&Noble.
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Writers and Educators Recommend "Write Outside the Lines"
«What happens when you put Robin Hood in the sewer with a band of merry microbes? Or start a story on the inside of an eyeball? You discover the wonderful, outlaw joy of writing a story that no one else has dared try before. In "Writing Outside the Lines," Cathy Altman Nocquet shows aspiring writers of any age how to have more fun -- and be more productive -- than they ever thought possible.
For anyone who has laughed at a Neil Gaiman story, shivered at the plot twists of J.K. Rowling or gasped at one of Michael Chabon's concoctions -- and then wondered: "Why can't we teach anything like that in school?" -- the answer is: "Now we can." WOTL is the most ingenious, subversive, life-affirming textbook that I've ever encountered. It's a book that will inspire a new generation of great writers, and help even the most apprehensive students discover that, yes, writing can be wonderful.»
- George Anders, New York Times best-selling author and co-recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for national reporting, 1997.
For anyone who has laughed at a Neil Gaiman story, shivered at the plot twists of J.K. Rowling or gasped at one of Michael Chabon's concoctions -- and then wondered: "Why can't we teach anything like that in school?" -- the answer is: "Now we can." WOTL is the most ingenious, subversive, life-affirming textbook that I've ever encountered. It's a book that will inspire a new generation of great writers, and help even the most apprehensive students discover that, yes, writing can be wonderful.»
- George Anders, New York Times best-selling author and co-recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for national reporting, 1997.
«With this inspiring and instructive book
that captures the essence of her creativity workshops, Cathy Altman
Nocquet frees readers of all ages to write with confidence and
courage.»
- Sheila Kohler, O'Henry Prize winning author and Literary Goddess, Princeton University, NJ
- Sheila Kohler, O'Henry Prize winning author and Literary Goddess, Princeton University, NJ
«Cathy captures all the left brain/right brain working with great humor and creativity. WOTL enables each writer to cope with his/her own Nardo, and open the doors to new and inspiring ideas!»
- Barbara Solowey, English teacher for 33 years, New York City Public Schools
- Barbara Solowey, English teacher for 33 years, New York City Public Schools
«If I had had a teacher like you – with your imagination and ability to communicate – I would be a Nobel Prize winner at the very least.»
- Betty Heller, former editor, Doubleday Publishing, NY
- Betty Heller, former editor, Doubleday Publishing, NY
«WOTL leaves children more confident about not only their ability to write, but to think. We've witnessed the launch of a counter-culture Creativity Camp, with the mission of challenging and developing each child's unique talent.»
- Denise Young, Journalist, Paris
- Denise Young, Journalist, Paris
«The book gets your words flowing, then infuses your daily life with creativity, leaving you artistically «limber». WOTL provides the ultimate 'creative workout' and should really come with a cotton kimono or something.»
- Andi Ipaktchi, Visual Artist, Paris
- Andi Ipaktchi, Visual Artist, Paris
«A warm, engaging and original book, with an infectiously funny and subversive voice. I loved the rollicking rhythm of the whole thing!»
- L.L., Green Blogger, Paris
- L.L., Green Blogger, Paris
«WOTL has just the right words to help students find their own right words. You are like the Grand Rabbi of Minsk where all of the peoples of Eastern Europe bask in your sagacious wisdom.»
- Scott Sherman, Senior VP, Marketing Strategy, Infinity , NY
- Scott Sherman, Senior VP, Marketing Strategy, Infinity , NY
«This is the work of a world-class writer, teacher, wit and creative spirit. Those who know her writing seminars attest to her genius.»
- Manny Mendelson, Theoretician, Mendelson Research, IL
- Manny Mendelson, Theoretician, Mendelson Research, IL
«Nardo’s voice cuts through the surrounding blather of the text with force and clarity. This character will carry the sequel as well as the Oscar winning motion picture.»
-Roving Reptile Quarterly, Mumbai
-Roving Reptile Quarterly, Mumbai