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...
everyone on goodreads is so nice. it's like lowering yourself into an ancient volcanic sinkhole on bali filled with warm, soothing water. tiny bubbles are rising up out of the sinkhole floor, and the sensation resembles... well, like a gigantic tongue tickling you. you're completely naked. all aroun...
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. :-)
This book should be read twice a year, once every six months, at the very least, to remind oneself of the way one should approach writing and not get lost in one's own labyrinths of dark and convoluted thoughts. I, for once, saw the sunshine in writing after a long long time. Ray Bradbury keeps wand...
Short version: This is the best writing book I have ever read. Long version: This isn't going to be a very eloquent review. Good books on writing are difficult to find. For several of my classes, professors have assigned books about writing techniques, and all of them have been terrible. Some...
Ray Bradbury was a highly prolific writer best known for The Martian Chronicles and Fahrenheit 451.In Zen in the Art of Writing is a collection of essays Bradbury wrote over the years in which he chronicles many of his writing experiences, his triumphs and failures, and the wisdom he gathered along ...
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