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“The aim is to burn through to first thoughts, to the place where energy is unobstructed by social politeness or the internal censor, to the place where you are writing what you mind actually sees and feels, not what it thinks it should see or feel.”

Quote by Natalie Goldberg

Book:Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within

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Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within

This book serves as a comprehensive resource for writers, providing practical tools and exercises to foster creative expression and improve writing abilities. It explores various aspects of the writing process, including brainstorming, drafting, revising, and editing. more

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Natalie Goldberg

Natalie Goldberg is an American author recognized for her work at the intersection of Zen Buddhism and creative writing. Born in 1948, she has authored several books that delve into the fusion of mindfulness and writing, with 'Writing Down the Bones' being particularly influential. more

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