Writing Down the Bones
Freeing the Writer Within
Book - 1986
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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Publisher:
Boston : Shambhala ; [New York] : Distributed by Random House, 1986.
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9780877733751
0877733759
0877733759
Branch Call Number:
808.02/GOLD
Characteristics:
xv, 171 p. ; 22 cm.
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Add a CommentFor new (and not so new) writers, the blank page can be intimidating and discouraging. Goldberg gives strategies and direction for those of us who have difficulty sitting down and taking pen in hand, or forcing the cursor across the screen. Much of the material is derived from creative writing workshops taught by the author, and the brief chapters are full of motivating ideas. Additionally, Goldberg couches much of her advice in a kind of spiritual context, allowing for the re-framing of creativity and inspiration.
This is one of the many books recommended by NaNoWriMo & Camp NaNoWriMo.
The author basically says the same few things throughout the book and hammers those few points into the ground. If you're just beginning to write, this might be helpful, otherwise I'd look elsewhere.