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The Sound of Paper: Inspiration and Practical Guidance for Starting the Creative Process [Kindle Edition]

Julia Cameron (Author)

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Product Description

'Lately, I am trying to provoke myself into art - into writing... I wasn't exactly in despair - I was in cynicism, which is despair's more torpid sister... Let me tell you how writing snuck back on me.'

Whether you are starting from scratch or need a gentle nudge back in the right direction, The Sound of Paper is a wonderful creative companion. Through inspiring essays and practical tasks, it stimulates creativity so that the reader becomes more and more familiar with their own strengths. Including her own fascinating journey from writer's block back to productive work, which takes the reader across America from New York to New Mexico, this is a story of inspiration infused with brilliantly practical suggestions, the perfect combination for anyone on the path to creativity.

About the Author

Julia Cameron is the author of fifteen books, fiction and non-fiction, many plays and movies. She lives in the high desert of New Mexico where she busies herself with movies, musicals, poetry, horses and dogs. She has taught extensively for two decades from London to Los Angeles, from Esalen to the New York Times. Her work on Creativity features the bestselling books The Artist's Way, The Vein of Gold, The Right to Write, Transitions, Blessings and Heartsteps.

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 273 KB
Print Length: 342 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1585423548
Publisher: Penguin (4 May 2006)
Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.� r.l.
Language English
ASIN: B002RI9XHE
Text-to-Speech: Enabled

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #144,248 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #47 in Kindle Store > Books > Nonfiction > Psychology & Counselling > Creativity & Genius

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful

Truly excellent. 30 July 2007

By C. Askew

Format:Paperback

Although I am a writer by trade, I am not a fan of 'how to write' guides, and so when I was given Cameron's book I had small hopes. However, after the first few chapters, the book quickly warms up and becomes a real eye-opener and an invaluable tool, for artists of every kind.

Firstly, it helps that this book is not a 'how to' at all, though it may appear like one. In fact, it is a practical study of the artistic psyche -- Cameron explores issues such as what causes writer's block, how to cure it, and how to keep it at bay. The exercises at the end of each chapter are more confidence-builders than writing exercises -- and though some (such as one which recommends that you do some mending!) are a little offbeat, others can be real eye-openers and helpful starting points for creating new work.

Furthermore, Cameron writes from an "I've been there" perspective, and starts every chapter with a little glimpse of her own life, which draws the reader in. She also quotes other artists of her acquaintance and is able to give good examples and make practical suggestions for a more productive and creative life.

This book really has changed the way I approach my writing work. A fantastic read -- inspiring and enormously helpful.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

Useful and inspiring 12 Aug 2009

By Ms. V. Grantham

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This book has well as proving the budding writing with excellent tools for starting out also gives the reader/user a friendly insight into the author as her extracts resemble a diary. At the end of each extract is an exercise to help get the creative juices flowing, but while most of them are written based a few involved pictures and making things, which all adds to the fun and thinking differently to become a better wordsmith. This book has encouraged me to write more regulary and to just get on with it!

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Inspirational 12 Aug 2009

By Mr. Wa Hughes

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I love the way Julia Cameron writes about everyday things, making them come alive and allowing us to see 'things' from different aspects. She has definitely inspired me to get my creative head on again. I will be buying more of her books. Recommended!!

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This book is really good. I was suggested to read it for my course but I think it would be good even for somebody who just needed to focus there attention away from negatives. Read more

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This is a really terrible little book. Full of self congratulation and praise for her own artistic lifestyle, Cameron offers no practical advice for people trying to create... Read more

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