“We always worry that we are copying someone else, that we don't have our own style. Don't worry. Writing is a communal act. Contrary to popular belief, a writer is not Prometheus alone on a hill full of fire. We are very arrogant to think we alone have a totally original mind. We are carried on the backs of all the writers who came before us. We live in the present with all the history, ideas, and soda pop of this time. It all gets mixed up in our writing.”
Quote by Natalie Goldberg
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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
Author
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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