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Annotated Bibliography

Crosby, Christina. Writers Block, Merit, and The Market: Working in the Universityof Excellence. College English, Vol. 65, NO. 6 (Jul, 2003) pp.625-645.In the article Writers Block, Merit, and The Market: Working in the University of Excellence

Christina Crosby, argues that writing is a marketable business which inevitably leads to the disas-trous and debilitating effects of writers block. She quotes form author Keith Hjortshjo Because

writing is the main form of currency in higher education and largely determines ones success orfailure, severe difficulties with writing are probably most common in universities. Her purpose for

adding this is to show the amount of pressure added to college students. Its more of a challenge

for students to overcome writers block because all the writing they have to complete is for a grade

which ultimately determines the rest of their future.

Huston, Patricia. Resolving Writers Block: Vol.44. N.P. Canadian Family Physicians, 1998N.pag. Web. 27 Feb. 2012.

In her article Resolving Writers Block Patricia Huston, discusses the different instigators for

writers block. She begins by explaining that no one is immune to its never ending frustration, butdoes give not only ample examples of how writers block has effect others, but how she herself has

been plagued by writers block. According to Huston writers block stems from the disagreement be-tween the right and left side of the brain. The right side is abundant in creativity and always eager

when its time to put pen to paper. However, the less enthusiastic left side is to concerned with an-

ticipating all the obstacles that come with writing papers. Thankfully there are a couple solutions toget around this problem. For example, Huston suggests: cultivating patience, analyze tasks, sched-

ule breaks, and to asses writing conditions. These tips may vary because of the varies degrees of

writers block.

Cunningham, Malcolm T. Writers Block: failures of the neurological networks and

comparison with business networks. Vol. 22. Manchester. 2007. 154-160 Print.In the article Writers Block: Failures of the neurological networks Malcolm Cunningham, ex-plains the writers block is an experience where the loss of creativity where writing does not stop,

but the spark of originality is no longer achieved. He explains the the writers mind doesnt neces-sarily shut down, but the creative sparks which makes words flow clearly and easily across a page

slowly diminishes. The isnt only disheartening to the writers, but becomes almost and illness that

can plague a writers career forever.

Rose, Mike. Rigid Rules, Inflexible Plans and the Stifling of Language: A Cogni-tivists Analysis of Writers Block. Vol. 31. No. 4. College Compositions and Communi-cation. 1980. 389-401. Web. 27 Feb. 2012.

In the article Rigid Rules, Inflexible Plans, and the Stifling of Language: A Cognitivists Analysisof Writers Block Mike Rose, argues that people cannot be affected by the dreaded thought of writ-ers block. He explains it all about the approach. if a person is lacking confidence and is experienc-

ing added pressure for teachers and professors then they are considered blockers. However, non-

blockers are skilled with the ability to put mind over matter.Peterson, Karen E. Write. 10 Days to OVercome Writers Block. Period. Avon Ma:Adams Media and F+W Publications Company. 2006 Print.

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In her book Writing. 10 Days to Overcome Writers Block. Period. Karen Peterson, strives to

shed light on the lurking mystery of writers block. She not only gives examples of how it affects

others writers, but also so into great depth on her own struggles with writers block. She also touch-es on the subject of right vs. left brain and how these two neurological pathways are in a constant

feud with each other because the task they want to complete are so different.

Flaherty, Alice W.The Midnight Disease: The Drive to Write, and The Creative Bri-an. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004. N.Pag. Print.In the book The Midnight Disease: The Drive to Write, and The Creative Brian Alice Flaherty,

explains the relationship between writing and the brian. These two things are interlocked in a battle

that resembles a love hate relationship. She goes on further telling that a key reinforcement to over-

coming writers block is exercising a persons creativity.

Flaherty, Alice W. Frontotemporal and Dopaminergic Control of Idea Gernerationand Creative Drive. 493th ed. Boston MA: The Journal of Comapartive Neurology,2005. 147-153, Web 27 Feb. 2012.

In the article Frontotemporal and Dopaminergic Control of Generation and Creative DriveAlice Flaherty, discusses how creative blocks are caused by an increase in temporal activity.

Creative block is also related to increased activity in the frontal lobe. When balance is obtained

creative output is optimized.

Johnstone, Anne.The Writers Hell: Approaches to Writers Block. N.p. Journal ofTeaching Writing, 2010. N.pag. Web 27 Feb. 2012.

Anne Johnstone, argues in her article The Writers Hell: Approaches to Writers Block stemsfrom the pressure of having to strive to be perfect. Perfectionism can plague anyones conscience

and make the creative world a frustrating place. Procratination and fear also open door for more

writers block.

Kleidermacher, Kathy.The Pocket Idiots Guide to Beating Writers Block: New York.The Penguin Group, 2007. N.pag. Print.

In her book Kathy Kleidermacher explains, how to overcome writers block. According to

Kleidermacher writers block can be rooted in many different areas. For example, lack ofconfidence, lack of motivation, lack of energy, procrastination, depression, and anxiety.

Hart, Jack. A Writers Coach: an editiors guide to words that work. New York:Pantheon Book, 2006. N.pag. Print.In his book Jack Hart discusses how writers block begins. When you first sit down a wave of

paralyzing confusion washes over a person and which slowly begins to make to mind freezeblocking and sort of creative idea. He quotes that the to overcome writers block is to lower yourstandards.