Zen in the Art of Writing: Essays on Creativity
by:
Ray Bradbury (author)
The third edition of Bradbury's much-loved classic adds three new exuberant essays on the pleasures of writing from one of the most creative, imaginative, and prolific artists of the 20th century--an author who truly enjoys his craft and tells you why and how.
The third edition of Bradbury's much-loved classic adds three new exuberant essays on the pleasures of writing from one of the most creative, imaginative, and prolific artists of the 20th century--an author who truly enjoys his craft and tells you why and how.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781877741098 (1877741094)
ASIN: 1877741094
Publish date: August 1st 1994
Publisher: Joshua Odell Editions
Pages no: 176
Edition language: English
This is one of the best books about the craft of writing, where do ideas come from, and how to treat the impostor syndrome.
An inspiring read. To re-read and think upon.
Largely a collection of essays written by Bradbury over the course of his career, this is an interesting look into the life of one of the century's best-known sci-fi writers, though writers looking for specific writing instruction might want to look elsewhere. Like Anne Lamott's "Bird by Bird," this...
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A very good and insightful book, both into the mind of a masterful craftsman as well as his vision/approach to writing. The book reads very easily and showed me a lot of good things, several of which I am already doing. :-)