Rewrite The Stars: How to Use Creative Writing to Overcome Trauma

by Piia Nykanen, Megan Whiting (Editor)

Overview

With millions of people around the world suffering from trauma and bullying in its many forms, how do we begin the journey of healing?

One method is through creative writing. With personal reflections from the author, enhanced by her professional experience, this ground-breaking and unique book shares examples of how to discover different forms of creative writing and end suffering and feelings of worthlessness. It succinctly describes how we can embark on the journey of creative writing, discover our potential and, at the same time, start living our lives with greater contentment.

Mindset limitations, fear and self-doubt hold many people back from doing creative things with their lives. This book provides inspiration for overcoming these barriers. It will kickstart the reader's writing process, whether they choose to write journals, songs, poems, short stories, screenplays or novels, or would like to enter writing competitions.

The book concludes with helpful worksheets and guidance on how to practise writing and self-expression, which will profoundly change your life in the most positive way.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780987640512
Publisher:	Piia Nykanen
Publication date:	12/29/2018
Pages:	156
Sales rank:	681,416
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.36(d)

About the Author

Piia Nykanen is freelance writer and corporate editor. She holds a Diploma in Writing and Editing, BA Hons in Media and Communications, and a Master's degree in Art, Design and Visual Culture. She has also worked in broadcasting and the film industry internationally.
Piia is an adventurer and life-long learner, whose mission is to spread the positive message of hope and happiness, and to inspire and empower other victims of trauma, bullying and abuse to live a life filled with positive intentions, passion and prosperity.

Table of Contents

Introduction

I. UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY

My story

Why write? Finding your way to inspired writing

Fear of shedding the mask

Awareness of communication - what do writing and creative expression offer?

Find your champions

Unleash successful content

The feeling of vulnerability and sharing your writing

Journaling ideas

Ideas for writing and where to get them

II. PRACTICAL SAMPLES FOR INSPIRATION

Point of view - who is telling your story?

Travel writing

Screenwriting

Short stories

Symbolism, mythology, cultural background and childhood memories

Lifestyle writing

Ready to unleash your writing to the world?

Writing competitions and scholarships

Creative prompts and practice dialogue

III. WORKSHEETS

Worksheet 1 - Identify and discover you; examine your habits and connect with your writing

Worksheet 2 - Kickstart the creative writing process

Worksheet 3 - Observations and writing activities to help you overcome trauma

Worksheet 4 - Character inspiration and dialogue practice

Final word