Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within in The Insecure Writer's Support Group Book Club

Apr 06, 2021 Cynthia rated it it was amazing

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I am currently studying with Natalie Goldberg, while pursuing a writing career. I recommend this lovely book which studies Writing Practice, keeping your pen going for a certain amount of time, without overthinking. It is like drano to your memories and senses. She is a wonderful teacher.

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Sep 16, 2019 Aishwariya Laxmi rated it really liked it

This book was suggested to me by a published author whom I admire. It is essential reading for all writers. The author wrote the book in the mid 80s and it's now a classic. The author subtly brings in stories of her travel into this book. We also learn that she is divorced. She practices buddhism and refers to a 'monkey mind', which pulls us away from writing. She is one of the early writers to link up zen and writing. She suggests ways to free up the writer within like timing one's writing, att ...more

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Jun 19, 2015 Tom Britz rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This is a book of short essays on writing in all of its aspects. Natalie takes you on a journey through her life as a writer and a teacher of writing, and you are glad to tag along. If you are a writer, you will write. Be present and whole in your writing and most of all be honest.

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Jun 21, 2012 Sarah Yasin rated it liked it · review of another edition

Books on the crafts usually focus too much on specifics or too much on the vague. This one leans toward vague, but some of the chapters can be useful.

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