Zen in the art of writing
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158 pages · Released 1992 · Bantam
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This is a nonfiction collection of essays by Ray Bradbury about the writing craft and creative process. It contains no inappropriate content and is entirely focused on encouraging curiosity, passion, and courage in pursuing writing and storytelling. The book is suitable for aspiring young writers and offers genuine insight into the creative life from one of the 20th century's greatest authors.
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"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 boo... "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.
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- Authorship
- Creative ability
- Zen Buddhism
- Bradbury, ray, 1920-2012
- Tower
- ['Self-Help'
- 'Creativity']
- Classics
- Fantasy
- Science Fiction
- Craft
- Essays
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ISBN 9780553296341 · Bantam