Writing Down the Bones Audiobook

" Tremendous prejudiced, bizarre and very dated rubbish. Yet also very hypnotising, bad books so often are, they kind of trap you in with their badness and you have to keep writing just to see how bad they can get. "

" This is the second time I've read through Writing Down the Bones: the first time having been for a college course about 15yrs ago. Still a great read, although I definitely took different things out of it the second time around. "

" A really good read for anyone wants to be a writer. Short philosophical chapters talking about the nature of writing, tricks and traps. Very sound and thoughtful advice. NOT writing exercises. Something you'll probably re-read over and over if you are passionate about the writing life. "

" This is the first book I read of Goldberg's and I found her approach to writing as meditation practice compelling and invigorating. I've found her subsequent books on writing rather redundant. "

" A must read for any writer. "

" Some really helpful ideas, prompts, etc. I'm sure I'll be referring back to it from time to time. "

" my friend gave me this and it mostly just reconfirmed my conviction that i could never be a writer. "

" Fantastic! Concise chapters make for a quick read. Really great prompts and ideas for getting past some of the writing blocks that inevitably crop up in the process. Full of encouragement that is needed to keep writing through the obstacles. "

" Essential for writers. This book gave me a much-needed emotional boost and a renewed love for my craft. "

" Great book on tapping into your creative side. "

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

" I've been working (with rather mixed results) on a daily writing practice and a daily seated meditation practice all year. Natalie Goldberg was the first person who helped me see that these two practices are part of the same process. "

" natalie's compassionate encouragement could coax even the most timid writer out of her shell! "

" This is the BEST book on writing ever. Absolutely changed the way I approach the craft and was a great inspiration to be personally. Long Live Natalie Goldberg! "

" Super inspirational for writers. A beautfiul look at the art of writing. "

" Going to buy this book "

" A book that makes you want to get creative! Journal time! "

" Your average writing advice book which didn't get me writing any more. I'd categorize as being in the same vein as "The Artist's Way" without the practical goals. Supposedly has come connections to meditation/Zen, but not really. "

" I love this book! If you've ever even thought about writing, read this book! "

" "The life of an artist isn't easy. You're never free unless you are doing your art." (pp39) "

" Great collection of short chapters that each present an inspiring insight about writing. Some great writing exercises! "

" If you ever wanted to write a book, and thought you never could......read this book.....and you'll change your mind. Whether you get published or not, it shows you how valuable a tool writing is. I've been journaling for 10 years now, and I wouldn't give it up for anything. "

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

" This is one of the three best "how to write" books I have read (the other two being Anne Lamott's "Bird by Bird" and Stephen King's "On Writing"). "

" This book opened up my eyes to a whole new way of approaching the writing process. It has been a long time since I read it, but its words often linger in the back of my mind "

" If you want to write, read this. "

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

" I keep re-reading this book because it is so helpful with my writing. Every chapter has jewels to be mined and each time I read one I find something else that inspires my writing. "

" 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! "

" A book that makes you want to get creative! Journal time! "

" Goldberg provides great nuggets of wisdom about writing in this book. There are plenty of useful suggestions, and the book is laid out in easily-digestible, savory chapters. "