Natalie Goldberg's word-of-mouth hit has sold well over half a million copies. Goldberg, who has conducted writing workshops for both beginners and professionals all over the United States, sees writing as a practice that helps us comprehend the value of our lives. With insight, humor, and practicality, she inspires writers and would-be writers alike to take the leap into writing creatively and well.
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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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50 of 53 people found the following review helpful
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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.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
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.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
When I finished the book, it amazed me that for someone who doesn't actually teach any formal writing skills or structure, Natalie had had a profound imapct on my writing ability. But that is the beauty of Natalie's 'philosophy of writing'.
She doesn't mention structure or form; characterisation or dialogue. Instead, she takes great pains to 'unlearn' everything you may have heard or been told about writing.
Instead, you learn to trust your own creative voice - learn to seperate the 'creator' within you from the nit-picking 'editor' who wants to strike through every other word.
It is a book offering a way of living as a writer, rather than a book that dictates how to or not to write.
Thoroughly recommended, and it will continue to be an inspiration to read whenever I feel like I'll never pick up a pen again.
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Brilliant book
Brilliant book. I had it originally in book form but now have it on my kindle. It is helping a lot with my writing etc. I would recommend this for writers.
Published 29 days ago by Mrs. Janet M. Thomas
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best buy
this is my third copy as i keep giving them away!! = once you start reading the book it doesnt take long for you to be seeking out a pen and paper and writing = buy the book and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by lizzie Batley
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Really helpful and informative
As a new writer I am finding this book really helpful, lots of hints and tips. But most importantly the author is helping me learn the craft of writing. Great book,
Published 2 months ago by jackieknott
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Excellent book for aspiring writers
Like most people, I carefully consider reviews before making any purchases. There are so many books on writing, it can be daunting knowing which one to choose. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Caroline
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Inspirational
This again was recommended by Julia Cameron and again I see why. Writing becomes much clearer after reading it, and there are several ideas I am still considering deeply.
Published 3 months ago by Sue Latimer
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Writing down the bones
Enjoyed this book at the start and found it inspiprational especially as I'd just been on a free wrting weekend course but after a while it seemed rather repetetive.
Published 3 months ago by Jan H
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excellent
Came at just the right time for the stage I am at with my writing. Full of good ideas and unexpected advice.
Published 5 months ago by purplehannah
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Writing down the bones
This book was a present. Recipient was delighted and reccommended that I read it. She is also reccommended that other friends read it.
Published 8 months ago by Gill
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A warm and encouraging book to "get on and write"
Natalie Goldberg's book gives clear instruction, inspirational and encouraging personal stories and useful tips helping you to just get on and write, and not to let our inner... Read more
Published 9 months ago by UrbanMyth
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It Couldn't Have A Better Title
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
Published 16 months ago by norman.g
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