Thunder and Lightning
by Natalie Goldberg
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In the sequel to her bestselling Writing Down the Bones, Natalie Goldberg advises readers on how to capture the flashes of inspiration of a writer's life, and turn this "thunder and lightning" into a polished final piece Any writer may find himself or herself with an abundance of raw material, but it takes patience and care to turn this material into finished stories, essays, poems, novels, and memoirs. Referencing her own experiences both as a writer and as a student of Zen, Natalie show more provides insight into the struggles and demands of turning ideas into concrete form. Her guidance addresses ways to overcome writer's block, deal with the fear of criticism and rejection, get the most from working with an editor, and improve one's writing by reading accomplished authors. She communicates this with her characteristic humor and compassion, and a deep respect for writing as an act of celebration. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Natalie Goldberg, including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author's personal collection. show lessTags
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Outstanding as always. Goldberg is tremendously inspiring as a writing coach. I took one of her workshops years ago, and I still remember it well. It was definitely time for her to write a book about what to do with all that writing practice and how to turn it into something marketable. If you're a fan of Wild Mind (her best book, by far), you should try Thunder and Lightning. It isn't quite as leap-off-the-page inspirational, but it is much more practical and makes a nice companion book to Wild Mind.
-- I like this book. Readers get to know Goldberg, & I like her. She visits libraries & bookstores. Besides writing she meditates & paints. She was raised on Long Island, has lived in Minnesota, & home now is in New Mexico. Short chapters contain anecdotes. Tips & advice for writers are plentiful. Writing is terse. Goldberg lists her favorite books at end of THUNDER & LIGHTNING. I want to attend one of author's writing seminars! --
Same old, same old
Prachtige beschouwingen over schrijven, van de schrijfster van Writing Down the Bones.
Sep 3, 2013Dutch
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Natalie Goldberg is the author of fourteen books. She has led workshops and retreats for forty years nationally and internationally. She has also painted for as long as I she has written. She lives in northern New Mexico. For more information, please visit www.nataliegoldberg.com.
Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- Thunder and Lightning
- Original title
- Thunder and lightning
- Alternate titles
- Thunder and Lightning
- Original publication date
- 2000
- Dedication
- This book is dedicated to Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997) who started me on the path of writing and the mind; and Toni Burbank who helped me to refine that path
- First words
- I have not seen writing lead to happiness in my friends' lives.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)It's an opportunity to unite the inner with the outer, both being the same anyway, only in illusion two. A great challenge, a great practice. A large way.
- Original language*
- English
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