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Book Reviews of Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within

Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within
Writing Down the Bones Freeing the Writer Within
Author: Natalie Goldberg
ISBN-13: 9781590302613
ISBN-10: 1590302613
Publication Date: 12/6/2005
Pages: 224
Edition: Expanded
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 14 ratings
Publisher: Shambhala
Book Type: Paperback
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16 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

reviewed Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within on
Helpful Score: 2
If you want to learn how to write and get the creative juices flowing, this book is for you! I've worked through it at least three times in the past fifteen years. This is my third copy of the book. It's excellent, like-new condition.
reviewed Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within on + 14 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This book should be required reading for anyone interested in developing their own writing, poetry or journaling. Very helpful!
reviewed Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I thought this was a terrific book. If you want to "become" a writer this may be the book for you. This is one I purchased, after it was very highly recommended by people in my writing group. This is one book which will NOT be finding it's way into Paper Back Swap-for me it's a keeper!
grammyteach avatar reviewed Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within on + 192 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This book has great ideas to help motivate you and put you on the path to becoming a writer.
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Helpful Score: 1
Years ago I had this book and really liked it. Lost it so put the word out through PBS and received it. I find her no nonsense advice to be both provoking and energizing. I encourage anyone toying with the idea of seriously pursuing writing to add this to their book shelf.
psykotedy avatar reviewed Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within on + 3 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Each chapter is an inspires the listless writer to put pen to paper. Ideas on how to keep the writer within productive as a writer. I cannot recommend it enough to anybody who feels that they have put their inner author on the back burner for long enough.
reviewed Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within on
Helpful Score: 1
Generic writing book. Free-form, the author guides you gently through the idea of writing no matter what.
larinzia avatar reviewed Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within on + 21 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Some people really like this book but I couldn't get past the first 40 pages.
reviewed Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within on + 75 more book reviews
This book is amazing--pure poetry. I wouldn't be giving this away if I didn't have an extra copy.
reviewed Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within on + 4 more book reviews
Natalie Goldberg's Writing Down the Bones is an excellent book for people who want to get started writing but can't seem to get moving with it. She gives lots of encouragement and creative ideas for how to get that pen to paper and let the creative juices begin to flow. Down to earth, practical, with fun personal stories that illustrate the ups and downs of the writer's life.
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Interesting approach to writing. Written 20 years ago, this book has gone through several reprints. This is the newest with a whole new preface and an interview with the author.
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Great book for writers old and new.
ChristineMM avatar reviewed Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within on + 370 more book reviews
A classic about how to write. I purchased an extra copy by accident.
reviewed Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within on + 71 more book reviews
I love to read her books about writing. If only I would take her lessons to heart and write!
rachelheaton avatar reviewed Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within on + 7 more book reviews
I loved it so much I read it twice without putting it down! I regret waiting to get this book and not just buying it years ago.
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"Hundreds of books are around that tell how to avoid bad writing. Here is one that tells how to create good writing. What a pleasant surprise."
Book is in good cond.