A review by lubellwoo
Part Wild: A Writer's Guide to Harnessing the Creative Power of Resistance by Deb Norton

5.0

I had the pleasure of being in one of Deb's writing groups as a teenager, and we'd often lament the lack of a "Pocket Deb" to carry with us once our meetings were done. It's no surprise, then, that I was delighted to delve into this book and find all the hard-won wisdom from those electric group sessions expanded upon and deepened into a text full of kindness, inspiration, and practical knowledge. Deb's coaching is something I return to every time I sit down to create, whether as a writer or an artist. Her approach to tackling resistance as a natural part of the creative process is a far more helpful and nuanced tack than the standard model of using willpower to run over "writer's block" like it doesn't exist. From quick prompts and exercises to get your pen moving, to meditations on where the meat of our creative practice truly lies, I love every part of this book. A must-have for creators of all types—I know I'll be giving it to everyone I know for years to come.