Toxic Feedback

Helping Writers Survive and Thrive

by Joni B. Cole

No more writer's block. No more writing in a vacuum. For aspiring authors of all levels, here is the key to writing more and writing better. Also a must-read for teachers, workshop peers, and anyone who wants to help writers thrive throughout the creative process.

"I can't imagine a better guide to [feedback's] rewards and perils than this fine book."
-- American Book Review [click to read entire review]

"Cole's writing sparkles with humor and honesty. She shows what works while celebrating growth she has seen. She shows that the power of positive feedback is amazing. Advice from eleven well-known authors reinforces the importance of using feedback being as a tool, not a mandate. Toxic Feedback makes me crave the kinds of responses that will expand my mind and make me productive."
-- Writer Advice, 2009 [www.writeradvice.com/hooked.html]

"[Cole] reminds me of some of my favorite writing authorities; Natalie Goldberg, Annie Lamott and of course, Stephen King. And as these accomplished authors do, Cole actually imparts useful wisdom, not just on finding and understanding feedback, but on the general process of writing. "
-- Blogcritics.org

"Cole's book is certainly needed; the feedback process merits far more attention than it usual receives."
-- The Writer magazine

"This book is so helpful, likable and even kind that it deserves two thumbs (and the rest of those typing fingers) up."
--
Valley News, Lebanon, NH

"Strongly recommended for academic libraries and public libraries supporting writers."
--
Library Journal


Toxic Feedback is available wherever books are sold,
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Fast Feedback
Schedule a feedback consultation (maximum 20 pages) to jump start your writing or make the most of your final draft. For info, e-mail joni.cole@alum.dartmouth.org

Upcoming writing conferences and talks: 
September 18-20, 2009
Write-Away: Weekend Writing Workshop at Camp Ohana in Vermont. (www.ohanacamp.org). "Write-Away" includes time to write, receive quality feedback, and connect with other fiction and creative non-fiction writers. $375 per person (includes lodging and meals) Pre-registration deadline: Sept. 1. For further details or to register: joni.cole@alum.dartmouth.org or (802) 295-5526.

October 16-17, 2009
Upper Valley Literary Festival. Panel discussion: "Block? What Block? How to Make the Most of Your Creative Process." Plus, more panels, slam poetry events, workshops, talks, speakers and Literary Idol! White River Junction, Vermont. For more info, visit www.nhwritersproject.org, or contact, nhwp.carla@gmail.com.

October 24-25 2009
The Horace Greeley Writers' Conference. Fox Hill Center for the Arts, Poultney, Vermont. Events include  interactive workshops and inspirational presentations by experienced authors and teachers of narratives, biographies and poems.  For further information, call (802) 278-8020 or e-mail: rozcooksey@comcast.net    

See the Interviews & Appearances page for more.

 
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