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Loading... Zen in the Art of Writing (original 1992; edition 1992)by Ray Bradbury
Work detailsZen in the Art of Writing: Releasing the Creative Genius Within You by Ray Bradbury (1992)
None. I've read this a couple of times now, and it stands as a great master's variation on the theme of "if you want to be a writer, write." (  ) alsatia | May 11, 2013 |  I've read this a couple of times now, and it stands as a great master's variation on the theme of "if you want to be a writer, write." ( ) alsatia | May 11, 2013 | One of the best books on writing I ever read. ( ) Sullywriter | Apr 3, 2013 | Largely a collection of essays written by Bradbury over the course of his career, this is an interesting look into the life of one of the century's best-known sci-fi writers, though writers looking for specific writing instruction might want to look elsewhere. Like Anne Lamott's "Bird by Bird," this is not a "How-To" book replete with bullet points and step-by-step directions. Instead, it's a chronicle of a well-known writer's journey from 12 year-old wannabe to successful fiction writer, and it's more fascinating for the pitcture it paints of a compulsive writer (and his thinking) than it was for specific writing tips. I liked it, but I also like Bradbury, so while it's worth a read, it's also heavy on concepts like tapping into your subconscious. (One constant from all the "writers on writing" books I've read; take notes. Lots of them.) (  ) TCWriter | Mar 31, 2013 | This isn’t so much a book on writing as it is a collection of essays about writing and inspiration. I do like getting into the mind of an author, and Bradbury does this really well in the collection. I liked how he describes his own personal writing process and his different founts of inspiration. Overall, I wouldn’t say it’s a must-read on the level of say, Stephen King’s On Writing, but it’s a good read, especially for horror/fantasy/sci-fi/mystery authors. ( ) princess-starr | Mar 31, 2013 | no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0553296345, Mass Market Paperback)"Every morning I jump out of bed and step on a land mine. The land mine is me. After the explosion, I spend the rest of the day putting the pieces back together. Now, it's your turn. Jump!" Zest. Gusto. Curiosity. These are the qualities every writer must have, as well as a spirit of adventure. In this exuberant book, the incomparable Ray Bradbury shares the wisdom, experience, and excitement of a lifetime of writing. Here are practical tips on the art of writing from a master of the craft-everything from finding original ideas to developing your own voice and style-as well as the inside story of Bradbury's own remarkable career as a prolific author of novels, stories, poems, films, and plays. Zen In The Art Of Writing is more than just a how-to manual for the would-be writer: it is a celebration of the act of writing itself that will delight, impassion, and inspire the writer in you. In it, Bradbury encourages us to follow the unique path of our instincts and enthusiasms to the place where our inner genius dwells, and he shows that success as a writer depends on how well you know one subject: your own life.(retrieved from Amazon Thu, 03 Jan 2013 04:23:40 -0500) Eleven essays discuss the joy of writing, the writing process, inspiration, creativity, and the circumstances surrounding the writing of several of his works (summary from another edition) |
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