Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within Audiobook (Unabridged)

" One the most enduring books I have read and certainly my favourite example of writing about writing. I listened to this as an audio book, read by Goldberg herself who reflects back on her original work and adds new insights. Brilliant, reassuring, empowering and emotional. Anyone who writes should read this. "

" i'm currently re-reading this book. sometimes it is an escape from writing to read a book about writing :) but it also helps alot. she offers practical ideas and motivations for writing. really really good! "

" Fabulous book! While written mostly for poets, Ms. Goldberg has some wonderful insights into the craft of writing and how our mind works. "

" always helps me to start writing again "

" Simple, straightforward advice and antecdotes on incorporating zen into writing practices of all kinds. I loved it!! "

" This is an excellent book for those who want to get the words out. It is not in a how-to format, that is with exercises that make you feel that you don't quite have the writing-magic yet. Goldberg's words touch your soul so you feel that you can get your thoughts down. I read this book every year during the holidays and winter so I can keep focused on what is important in my writing. "

" One of the best books on writing I've ever seen, because she approaches it in such an organic and holistic way. She encourages you to BECOME the writer, not as an aspiration but as a reality. And then she teaches you to SEE and HEAR and TASTE your life. Not a bad directive for anyone! "

" If you're an aspiring writer, Writing Down the Bones is good inspiration. She also gives some very good practical advice. All of this is coupled with her Buddhism and Judaism philosophical mixture. I liked it enough to try another book of hers: Wild Mind. "

" I listened to this book and loved it. I was amazed at how effective the 10 minute writing exercise turned out to be. "

" Going to buy this book "

" Introduced to me in my first college English class, this one taught me that writing is however I want to do it, whenever, wherever. That was very valuable and yes, freeing(like the subtitle says) for me, a "rule follower" from a young age. "

" If you are a writer, or want to be a writer, read this book! "

" Read this very good book years ago and need to revisit it. "

" ooohh i loved this book...i loved the writing exercises that it talked about in it!!!!!!!! "

" It's been years since I read this book and I fear I gave it away in a fit of zen-like purging. The only non-required writing I've done through the years is journaling and this book helped me transform that outlet into a creative and meditative practice. Hmm. I should probably pick up another copy. "

" I've read bits and pieces from this one. "

" My first writing practice book! I learned much from Ms. Goldberg's writings. I would recommend any writer in any definition of the word to read and practice writing with Natalie. "

" I read this book again every few years. I love it. It takes me back to the fundamentals of writing & gives me pages of notes , thoughts, lines of poetry & my own inspiration and memory. A must for all writers. "

" Keep your hand moving across the page and be authentic. "

" An inspiring read! One of my favorite books to help kick start the creative process. "

" I was at a reading when this was new. Lovely book and very useful, especially for a committed writer who has not yet considered Goldberg's teaching methods and philosophy. "

" This is a good one, especially I think for the poet. Simple, honest, straightforward, and clear. A worthwhile read. "

" Another of Goldber's useful motivating books on writing "

" good practical book on writing "

" A book about writing that taught me so much about life. "

" This book is full is wisdom, really about life, though its written about the practice of writing (a zen approach to writing). I enjoyed its straight-forward style. I found it a slow read, but worthwhile. "

" A classic, especially for those who think that writers are born and never made. Also good for freeing writers from thinking they must produce a novel, a short story, a memoir, etc. and helping them just get into the practice of writing. "

" Although I was concerned that the spiritual leaning was going to distract me, I thought the book was a good read and it made me realize that there are certain things I do that will never allow me to write the way I want. Now that I know, I can change it. "

" As an aspiring writer who thinks that her work is mediocre at best, Goldberg's message is that if I write, then I am a writer. Everything I write doesn't have to be of Pulitzer Prize quality. A commitment to writing is all that is required. The rest will come if it is meant to be. "

" Wonderful thoughts on the writing process. Found a few things there that I'd never considered before. "

" This is my mentor! If I could I'd give her 10 stars :) "

" One of the best writing books out there. This book changed my life, no questions asked. "

" It is helping, plus making me laugh.. that's always good "

" i love this book! i am in NM then MN with natalie "

" Once upon a time this book changed my life. "

" Read it during my graduate program. I loved the writing exercises and this book had great insight into what writing was really about... "

" A very fun and insightful book on writing. The toliet poem (I think was a poem and not pros) was hilarious. "

" 3 1/2. There were a few really good nuggets of wisdom. I don't know, somehow I expected more though. "

" Fun, informative, perfect for reading a little at a time. Writing prompts, exercises, and wisdom. What fun! "