- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc; 2nd edition (1 Mar 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1590303164
- ISBN-13: 978-1590303160
- Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 7.6 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 566,002 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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. --Ali Perry-Gallagher
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For more than twenty years Natalie Goldberg has been challenging and cheering on writers with her books and workshops. In her groundbreaking first book, she brings together Zen meditation and writing in a new way. Writing practice, as she calls it, is no different from other forms of Zen practice—"it is backed by two thousand years of studying the mind." This edition includes a new preface and an interview with the author.
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47 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent introduction for anyone who's ever wanted to write fiction or poetry but was afraid to start. Its friendly tone, direct advice and focus on freewriting have an unnerving capacity to get you going and its short chapters also make it ideal for dipping into once you've finished. It's also exceedingly well-written; intriguing flashes of autobiography lift it above the mass of creative writing text books on the market.
Which isn't to say it's perfect: Goldberg's concentration on generating material means that the twin processes of crafting and drafting are rather neglected in favour of producing more and more freewrites. Anyone wishing to produce work of publishable quality as opposed to writing therapeutically for themselves will probably find that they eventually 'outgrow' it.
Nevertheless, as a book for getting started again, and as a pleasurable read, it remains the best of its kind on the market. Well worth a look.
Which isn't to say it's perfect: Goldberg's concentration on generating material means that the twin processes of crafting and drafting are rather neglected in favour of producing more and more freewrites. Anyone wishing to produce work of publishable quality as opposed to writing therapeutically for themselves will probably find that they eventually 'outgrow' it.
Nevertheless, as a book for getting started again, and as a pleasurable read, it remains the best of its kind on the market. Well worth a look.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book helps both experienced and potential writers with
topic ideas and suggestions. Goldberg's clear writing
style is a fantastic model. Some topic ideas she suggests
are to write about a time you were really happy, a place you
really love, a time you were really down, the most
extraordinary story you know, a story you love to tell, or a
magic moment that you remember from last week. She inspires
writers to let their creative juices flow with the following
suggestions: keep your hand moving; don't cross out; don't
worry about spelling, punctuation, grammar; lose control;
don't think; don't get logical; go for the jugular. She
makes it seem easy to write.
topic ideas and suggestions. Goldberg's clear writing
style is a fantastic model. Some topic ideas she suggests
are to write about a time you were really happy, a place you
really love, a time you were really down, the most
extraordinary story you know, a story you love to tell, or a
magic moment that you remember from last week. She inspires
writers to let their creative juices flow with the following
suggestions: keep your hand moving; don't cross out; don't
worry about spelling, punctuation, grammar; lose control;
don't think; don't get logical; go for the jugular. She
makes it seem easy to write.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Writing Down The Bones is an essential book, not just for writers, but for any living, breathing person on the planet! Through simple and concise writing exercises Goldberg guides us to places within ourselves where our own unique creative voice flows freely. Writing Down The Bones is required reading.
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What started Natalie Goldberg off into writing was surprisingly simple for me. One day, in a bookshop, she was idly thumbing through a poetry book and there was a poem about... Read more
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Writing Down the Bones is one of the best creative writing books ever written. It inspires you to write by stimulating the unconscious.The book also discusses writing techniques. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ian Johnson
Don't bother
I have read lots of inspiring and helpful writing books - and this wasn't one of them. It is turgid, dull and full of self obsessed rubbish. Read more
Published 20 months ago by biffy
'Never been busier'
I have nothing but high praise for this valuable little book. It gets down to the business of writing - immediately. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. J. Waldron
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This book probably says the same things about starting writing as many others, but does so in a thoroughly entertaining way. Great value
Published on 11 April 2010 by B. A. Carter
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There are suspiciously a lot of 5 star reviews from many anonymous 'A Customer' - which is enough to put me off.
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Published on 6 Feb 2010 by Sharon Jones
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I love Natalie Goldberg. She is like the inner voice that gently urges you on when you think you are totally rubbish. Read more
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