[citation needed] The book includes an introduction and has 43 chapters, at the end of each of which is a writing exercise.

The author uses her own experiences, metaphors and figures of speech to describe the writing process.

Cameron describes writer's block as a wall, a place where many start to compete and doubt their writing.

Cameron refers to the process of finding inspiration for creative projects as "restocking the well".

[5]The Chicago Tribune notes; "Cameron's own writing, however, is too precious for anybody but the most rosy-eyed beginner".