Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within
Natalie Goldberg's word-of-mouth hit has sold well over half a million copies. Goldberg, who has conducted writing workshops for both beginners and professionals all over the United States, sees writing as a practice that helps us comprehend the value of our lives. With insight, humor, and...
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Natalie Goldberg's word-of-mouth hit has sold well over half a million copies. Goldberg, who has conducted writing workshops for both beginners and professionals all over the United States, sees writing as a practice that helps us comprehend the value of our lives. With insight, humor, and practicality, she inspires writers and would-be writers alike to take the leap into writing creatively and well.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780877733751 (0877733759)
Publish date: October 12th 1986
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Pages no: 171
Edition language: English
I enjoyed reading this book. Each chapter was bite sized so I could sneak it in here and there like a snack. Natalie Goldberg's gentle encouragement soothed and comforted me while I've been stressed out and unhappy lately.
Some books one finds too late in life. For me, "Writing Down The Bones " is such a book. Filled with wonderful writing anecdotes and wisdom, Goldberg's classic is a book I should have read 10 years ago when I first started writing. It's a must read for anyone just starting to write or for a writer w...
4.5 stars really. I'm sure I will reread this one.
Pretty standard, cheerleader-style writing advice, but delivered in a cheerless voice. Perhaps it was a mistake to listen to this one on tape. Hey, I had an old car with a cassette deck and 30 minutes to and from work to kill...without killing someone else from road rage. Never the less, Goldberg's ...
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