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Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within (Paperback)

by Natalie Goldberg (Author)
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Wherein we discover that many of the "rules" for good writing and good sex are the same: Keep your hand moving, lose control, and don't think. Goldberg brings a touch of both Zen and well... *eroticism* to her writing practice, the latter in exercises and anecdotes designed to ease you into your body, your whole spirit, while you create, the former in being where you are, working with what you have, and writing from the moment. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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YA Goldberg will catch readers interested in writing with her opening confession that she was a ``goody-two-shoes all through school'' and should hold them until she pulls the last page from her typewriter, one ``Sunday night at eleven.'' Part writing guide, part Zen philosophy, and part personal diary, this book has the smooth, fast flow of a conversation with a good friend who, while struggling with her own writing, has picked up more than a few tips that she eagerly shares. Definitely not another ``how to write better themes'' or a rehash of the writing process, Goldberg's short, quirky chapters give the finer points of how to write in a restaurant and why bother to write at all. The earnest, slightly Bohemian, occasionally vulnerable voice will endear her to young writers who are looking not so much for a teacher or text as for validation that they can write and for some simple but intriguing tips to get them started. While there are the required chapters on using detail and keeping a journal, the most important thing Goldberg has to say to young people is that ``we have lived. Our moments are important. This is what it is to be a writer: to be the carrier of details that make up history. ''Carolyn Praytor Boyd, Episcopal High School, Bellaire, Tex.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Writing Never Has Been More Nutritous, Mar 12 2004
By Swing King (Cincinnati, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Writing Down the Bones (Paperback)
Many of you might be familiar with Katagiri Roshi, whom Natalie Goldberg studied under for several years in Minnesota. Katagiri Roshi always encouraged her to take up writing, and somewhat as a result this book came into being. The book discusses how very insightful our own writings can be; they can even unlock previously misunderstood teachings to us in amazing ways. Reading helps us progress in our own writing, a point Natalie touches on as a key to good spiritual writing. Reading helps cultivate new ideas and unexplored territory which we can delve deeper into with our own pen and pad. This book is essentially the art of writing, Zen style. Enjoy it!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars May be helpful for you, but useless for me., April 23 2002
By Steven D. Ward "Editor" (Seoul, South Korea) - See all my reviews
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I turned to this book when I had the idea for my first novel, thinking it would help inspire my creativity and get my story from my brain to the page. Rather than offering practical advice, I found the book romanticized the process. At the time I read it, I was looking for a guide similar to Vicki King's How to Write a Movie in 21 Days (except for novel writing). I have yet to find that sort of a book, but I just completed the first draft of my novel mostly on the advice from Stephen King's On Writing, and a few select parts of Jack Bickham's work. If you actually want to get some work done, read the aforementioned books. If you would rather read about writing (or are looking for advice like, "Try writing at a coffee shop"), then you might try this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile, Jul 6 2003
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This review is from: Writing Down the Bones (Paperback)
I've been amused in reading the reviews of this book. So well written (excepting this one, possibly) and containing such diverse opinions. This is obviously a book you either love or hate. Left brain vs. right brain writers in the ring. I must be in the right brain camp as found it to be very worthwhile. It has provided sparks of inspiration when I needed them. It is not the only writers' guide I have read, but has been a good one to me. Get it if you prefer a nurturing voice rather than a directing one to guide you.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Write minded
I'm told this is a book Stephen King likes to read, when he's feeling 'blocked.' There are a lot of different reasons for writing things, but when you get down to it, most writers... Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. Ashby

3.0 out of 5 stars Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within
I purchased this book after it had been recommended to me by several of my writing friends. I was looking forward to sinking my teeth in to it and being inspired. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kathryn E. Bridger

1.0 out of 5 stars Beware this is a tiny version of this book
Writing down the bones is a great book. This "pocket classic" is a tiny edition and too small to be opened properly or used as intended. Read more
Published on Mar 1 2007 by K. Morrison

5.0 out of 5 stars A Writing Classic
Natalie Goldberg's insights about writing as a spirtual practice are just as valid today as they were in 1986 when this book was first published. Read more
Published on April 24 2004 by Kay Porterfield

4.0 out of 5 stars Good starting point
I really enjoyed the way this author wrote. Her tips are easy to follow and her suggestions make sense. Overall a very good book for a new writer.
Published on Jan 20 2004 by Shannon

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
There were a few times I had to stop reading this book, putting it down until the emotions passed. While it may not be the best writing instruction book out there, this is an... Read more
Published on Jan 14 2004 by Robin L. Supples

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for wannabe and already-published writers
After years of being told "You have to write a book," I began taking my nagging friends seriously. I bought a few books on the writing process, this being one of them. Read more
Published on Jan 8 2004 by Peggy Vincent

5.0 out of 5 stars What's up with the 4 stars reviewers gave this great book?
I am writing this note partly out of astonishment that some of the other reviews gave it only 4 stars. What is a 5 star book if not this one? In it, Ms. Read more
Published on Dec 28 2003 by BL

5.0 out of 5 stars An old favorite...
This was one of my first favorite books about writing, and coming back to it years later I find that it still delivers. Read more
Published on Dec 8 2003 by janikozlowski

1.0 out of 5 stars waste of time
offers meaningless advise (get a fast pen?) simplistic and useless. go to the movies rather than waste time on this meaningless book.
Published on Sep 14 2003

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