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By Yavapai (AZ) Creative Writing Instructor, Laraine Herring.
In
this distinctive guide to the craft of writing, author Laraine Herring
shows us how to tune into our bodies and connect with our emotions so
that our writing becomes an expression of our full being, rather than
just an intellectual exercise. With warmth and wisdom, Herring offers a
path to discovering “deep writing” – prose that is unique, expressive,
and profoundly authentic. Through thoughtful lessons and imaginative
exercises, this book shows you how to:
- stay with your writing when your mind or body starts to pull you away
- explore each of the five senses in your writing in order to more deeply realize characters and narratives
- focus
your attention on both the process of writing and the actual text being
written as a way to be more attentive to character, scene, and so on
- approach your writing without judgment and reach a natural creative flow in your writing practice.
Writing Begins with the Breath
will open up a whole world of creativity for people who may not have
considered themselves writers before, while also providing keen
insights into the craft for seasoned writers.
“The
practice is exquisitely clear; breathe and write. This book is an
excellent guide and a catalyst for that deep work, and a wise companion
for the writer’s journey.”
- SARK, author and artist of Fabulous Friendship Festival
“Laraine
Herring takes you on a journey toward wholeness as a writer – she not
only explores every aspect of the writing process; she also invites you
to explore every aspect of your writing self – body, mind, and spirit.
Anyone who writes – or wants to – will find this book as essential and
inspiring as breath.”
- Gayle Brandeis, author of Fruitflesh: Seeds of Inspiration for Women Who Write
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