Dennis Palumbo has great insight into a writer s psyche... Every writer should have a shrink or this book. The book is cheaper." -Gary Shandling actor comic & writer "wise compassionate & funny..." -Aram Saroyan poet & novelist " Dennis Palumbo provides a sense of community in the isolation of writing of knowing that we are not alone on this uncharted & privileged journey. He shows us that our shared struggles fears & triumphs are the very soul of the art & craft of writing." -Bruce Joel Rubin screenwriter Ghostand Deep Impact Writers block. Procrastination. Loneliness. Doubt. Fear of failure. Fear of rejection. Just plain...fear. What does it mean if you struggle with these feelings on a daily basis? It means you re a writer. Written with a unique empathy & deep insight by someone who is both a fellow writer & a noted psychotherapist Writing from the Inside Out sheds light on the inner life of the writer & shows you positive new ways of thinking about your art & yourself. Palumbo touches on subjects ranging from writer s envy to rejection from the loneliness of solitude to the joy of craft. Most of all he leads you to the most empowering revelation of all that you are enough. Everything you need to navigate the often tumultuous terrain of the writer s path & create your best work is right there inside you."