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Need Inspiration for Your Writing?
I just read Zen In The Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury. With my two novels and many short stories out there (and a third novel drafted--and feeling a bit weary), I chose this book hoping for a shot in the arm. And it is ever! Here's my review:
The best chapter in this book is "How to Keep and Feed a Muse." No kidding. Bradbury really hits it when he explains the Subconscious creative energy of writing. His suggests to read poetry every day (and essays) because it 'flexes muscles you don't use often enough.' I especially like the chapter Zen in the Art of Writing where he instructs you to WORK. RELAX. DON'T THINK. To uncover that creative "flow" is where to uncover the story. Love your work. Be passionate about your characters. This is a very inspirational book. What does he say about plot? "Plot is no more than footprints left in the snow AFTER your characters have run by on their way to incredible destinations. Plot is observed after the fact rather than before. It cannot precede action. It cannot be mechanical. It can only be dynamic." Every writer should read this book.
The best chapter in this book is "How to Keep and Feed a Muse." No kidding. Bradbury really hits it when he explains the Subconscious creative energy of writing. His suggests to read poetry every day (and essays) because it 'flexes muscles you don't use often enough.' I especially like the chapter Zen in the Art of Writing where he instructs you to WORK. RELAX. DON'T THINK. To uncover that creative "flow" is where to uncover the story. Love your work. Be passionate about your characters. This is a very inspirational book. What does he say about plot? "Plot is no more than footprints left in the snow AFTER your characters have run by on their way to incredible destinations. Plot is observed after the fact rather than before. It cannot precede action. It cannot be mechanical. It can only be dynamic." Every writer should read this book.
Writing is Survival: Ray Bradbury, Zen in the Art of Writing, BOOK REVIEW
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If you are a writer, you might discover some wise advice from Ray Bradbury's book on Zen in the Art of Writing. Stop by Tales of Terror Blog site.
If you are a writer, you might discover some wise advice from Ray Bradbury's book on Zen in the Art of Writing. Stop by Tales of Terror Blog site.
Last Night of the World, A Ray Bradbury Story
Got 5 minutes for a short story? No kidding, this shortie goes a long way in full Bradbury style. FREE read at Reading Fiction Blog.
How would you feel if you knew tonight was the last night of the world?
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How would you feel if you knew tonight was the last night of the world?
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Ray Bradbury's The Veldt
This is such a fun short story. Week Four of National Short Story Month. We are reading Ray Bradbury's "The Veldt." An adventure in the greatest of Bradbury style! Audio too by Leonard Nimoy (30 minutes). You are going to love this one.
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At Reading Fiction Blog where you get over 200 FREE short stories by famous authors every month.
The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury, FREE read, Audio too.
Time for some Halloween reading? If you've not added Ray Bradbury's The Halloween Tree to your fall reading, this is the time. I can promise you that the talents of Ray Bradbury never disappoint! Stop by Reading Fiction Blog for a free read, and audio too.
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