- Hardcover: 154 pages
- Publisher: Capra Pr (Feb 1990)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1877741027
- ISBN-13: 978-1877741029
- Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,247,166 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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Perhaps the most inspiring lesson I drew from this wonderful book is contained in the essay Run Fast, Stand Still, in which Bradbury urges the writer to write very quickly, pushing aside the critical voice inside your head that can freeze the hand as it hovers over the page, and put down the first thing that occurs to you. In this way you are able to get your 1,000 words a day done in ragtime and then go back and do the all-important revision.
Bradbury's writing style is so intoxicating - just like his short stories and novels - that you'll fly through this book.
His enthusiasm for writing - for WORK - is infectious, and this book has done much to reignite my desire to write.
Bradbury's writing style is so intoxicating - just like his short stories and novels - that you'll fly through this book.
His enthusiasm for writing - for WORK - is infectious, and this book has done much to reignite my desire to write.
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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I normally do not like such "how to" books, but this one is different because Mr. Bradbury doesn't offer a set of strict guidelines. Instead, he gives thoughtful and informative suggestions on "releasing the creative genius within you." From giving methods of writing that he has practiced over the years, such as tapping into one's muse or subconscious in order to release one's full potential and originality, to using examples from his own immense body of work, Mr. Bradbury shows how writing can be not only an enjoyable process, but a cathartic one as well. He is an impassioned individual with uncanny insight, and I highly recommend this book to anyone remotely interested in writing.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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A writer will often go to another writer who is more
successful than they are for advice. So if I told you
that Ray Bradbury, unarguably one of the pillars of the
sci-fi/fantasy community, was going to give you some words
of wisdom about your writing career, I think you'd want
the chance, right? Well, here it is. Bradbury has written
a book that will jump-start anybody's creativity, be you writer, painter, musician--whatever. And before you say,
"Argh! Another dry, useless 'How to Write Fiction'
self-help book!" remember that this is Bradbury we're
talking about here. Always insightful and amusing, the
only reason this book is not an afternoon read is because
it gives you to much to think about in each individual
essay. This is a staple among gifts I give to artistic
friends, and a must-read for any creative person.
successful than they are for advice. So if I told you
that Ray Bradbury, unarguably one of the pillars of the
sci-fi/fantasy community, was going to give you some words
of wisdom about your writing career, I think you'd want
the chance, right? Well, here it is. Bradbury has written
a book that will jump-start anybody's creativity, be you writer, painter, musician--whatever. And before you say,
"Argh! Another dry, useless 'How to Write Fiction'
self-help book!" remember that this is Bradbury we're
talking about here. Always insightful and amusing, the
only reason this book is not an afternoon read is because
it gives you to much to think about in each individual
essay. This is a staple among gifts I give to artistic
friends, and a must-read for any creative person.
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Plesant to read, but useful?
This title is quoted in many italian forums as a must-have for aspiring writers, but after reading it, I find that very little of it can be considered really useful. Read more
Published on 10 Nov 2009 by tar-alima
Insights into creativity
This is a curious but very interesting book which came as something of a surprise. Those of you familiar with Ray Bradbury's work will probably know him for his novels and short... Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2009 by Steven Unwin
Inspiration not education
If you need a book about grammar or literary agents then this isn't it. It is a book purely about releasing creative energy through the medium of writing. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2004 by sam
Title is misleading
I've had this book for just over a year and have read it twice in that time. Both times I came away feeling unsatisfied in that it didn't give me the information I needed to... Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2004 by zenadox
This book will teach you almost nothing about writing!
Although this book is an interesting read, it doesn't quite do what it says on the cover. There are approximately three helpful tips contained within it, and one of these will... Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2004
Top notch guide
I bought this book over four years ago and have read it once a year ever since. Bradbury discusses the notion of inspiration, with helpful tips on how to keep and feed your muse. Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2001
A rare book that offers insights into the writing process.
As a rule I find books that profess to "explain" the writing/creative process to be useless at best and numbing at worst. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 1999
Bradbury at his best.
I am no fan of science fiction or eastern mysticism, so this book was a surprise.
"Just This Side of Byzantium" is a tough read because it hits so close to home. Read more
Published on 20 Dec 1998
A must read for Ray Bradbury fans and writers.
This book is a must read for Ray Bradbury fans, writers and people in general. You will not only learn what has influenced Ray throughout his life, but writers will find insight... Read more
Published on 24 Nov 1997
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