Nita Sweeney

You Should Be Writing

Nita Sweeney

#1 New Release in Quotation Reference ─ Write Like an Expert From famous all-time-great poets like T.S. Eliot to modern creatives like Roxane Gay, the selected writing quotes in this journal aim to instruct and inspire you to become a better writer. Writing Inspiration from Incredible Authors.  Gathered by Brenda Knight and writing coach Nita Sweeney, author of Depression Hates a Moving Target , You Should Be Writing  provides you with writing wisdom from a variety of accomplished authors. Writing Practice on Every Page.  This journal is a must-have for writers everywhere. With quotes from a diverse group of historical and modern authors to use as creative prompts on every page, you’ll be able to bring your writing inspiration with you wherever you go. You’ll find plenty of great advice, such as Toni Morrison’s encouragement, “As a writer, a failure is just information. It’s something that I’ve done wrong in writing, or is inaccurate or unclear. I recognize failure—which is important; some people don’t—and fix it.” Creative Writing Practice for Every Genre.  This writing journal with prompts helps you practice a wide variety of writing skills. The excerpts and prompts include: General advice: “Protect the time and space in which you write. Keep everybody away from it, even the people who are most important to you.” – Zadie SmithHelpful instructions: “If you scribble your thoughts any which way, your reader will surely feel that you care nothing about them.” – Kurt VonnegutGenre-specific writing ideas and tips for particular areas of writing, such as poetry or storytelling: “For those whose bucket-list entails seeing their name on the spine of a book, it boils down to the power of persistence.” – Marlene Wagman-Geller If you were inspired by the creative writing prompts and advice in  642 Things to Write About ,  Complete the Story Journal , or  Piccadilly 300 Writing Prompts , you’ll love Brenda's and Nita's  You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. [/i]

Depression Hates a Moving Target

Nita Sweeney

#1 Best Seller in Bipolar Disorder ─ Run Your Way to Better Mental Health The Dog Writers Association of America awarded Nita Sweeney a Maxwell Medallion for excellence in writing about the Human/Animal Bond for her memoir,  Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink . It’s never too late to chase your dreams.  Before she discovered running, Nita Sweeney was 49-years-old, chronically depressed, occasionally manic, and unable to jog for more than 60 seconds at a time. Using exercise, Nita discovered an inner strength she didn’t know she possessed, and with the help of her canine companion, she found herself on the way to completing her first marathon. In her memoir, Sweeney shares how she overcame emotional and physical challenges to finish the race and come back from the brink. There’s hope and help on the track.  Anyone who has struggled with depression knows the ways the mind can defeat you. However, it is possible to transform yourself with the power of running. You may learn that you can endure more than you think, and that there’s no other therapy quite like pavement beneath your feet. Depression Hates a Moving Target  is a witty and poignant story of rediscovery. Whether you’re born to run or just looking for rebirth, you will: Be inspired by the powerful story of one woman—and her dogCheer on Nita as she endures the challenges of a marathon and a mind in turmoilAnd discover the power of running to overcome obstacles If you loved  Let Your Mind Run , you’ll love  Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running With My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink.