Writing down the bones : freeing the writer within / expanded with a new preface and interview with the author Natalie Goldberg
- Author
- Goldberg, Natalie
- Published
- Boston : Shambhala, 2005.
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Physical Description
- xiv, 200 pages ; 22 cm
- Summary
- "With insight, humor, and practicality, Natalie Goldberg inspires writers and would-be writers to take the leap into writing creatively and well. She offers suggestions, encouragement, and solid advice on many aspects of the writer's craft: on writing from "first thoughts" (keep your hand moving, don't cross out, just get it on paper), on listening (writing is ninety percent listening; the deeper you listen, the better you write), on using verbs (verbs provide the energy of the sentence), on overcoming doubts (doubt is torture; don't listen to it) - even on choosing a restaurant in which to write." "Goldberg, who has conducted writing workshops for beginners as well as professionals all over the United States, sees writing as a practice that helps writers comprehend the value of their lives. The advice in her book, provided in short, easy-to-read chapters with titles that reflect the author's witty approach ("Writing Is Not a McDonald's Hamburger," "Man Eats Car," "Be an Animal"), will inspire anyone who writes - or who longs to."--BOOK JACKET.
- Subject(s)
- ISBN
- 1590302613 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781590302613 (pbk. : alk. paper) - Bibliography Note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-200).
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