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Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within

By: Natalie Goldberg
Narrated by: Natalie Goldberg
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What is writing? Can anybody do it? What's the best way to get started? And keep going? Over a decade ago, when

Writing Down the Bones first appeared, Natalie Goldberg started a revolution in the way we practice writing. Instead of looking at writing as something open only to a few, she made it available to everybody. Her simple, ingenious exercises set free a generation of writers waiting to experience the inner and outer pleasures only writing can provide. Now, for the first time, Goldberg reads her classic work, while offering new commentary about the creative, spiritual, and practical dimensions of writing. This collector's edition also includes an exclusive interview with the author.

Please note: This 1999 recording represents the technology of the time when it was produced. This is currently the best available source audio from the publisher.

©1999 Natalie Goldberg Buddhism Creativity Personal Development Words, Language & Grammar Writing & Publishing Physical Exercise Writing Poetry

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I use many methods that originally come from this book. However the narrator's flat voice really jars for me and I can only bare to listen to it in short bites. I will read it instead.





A classic but the narrator does not work for me

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This is brilliant and inspiring. You will get a good burst of energy from this. Only negative is the poor audio quality of the recording. But Goldberg is so charming and articulate that you'll forgive the bad audio.

Brilliant. Best book on writing I've encountered.

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A fascinating insight into the life of a writer, and an interesting examination of her writing processes

Thought provoking

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Get the other version! (Same cover inverted colours) the audio has been remastered. This audio is awful- shame on you audible for selling this version when the other exists. But get the book- it’s sensational and revolutionary.

Incredible book- but this version shouldn’t exist

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It feels strange saying that I feel 'ultimately disappointed' with a book that contains a lot of good information. However, I know that only because I have read the book previously.
What was disappointing was the audio quality. The maximum available was level 2 which was described as 'good', but actually sounded like Natalie Goldberg was talking from several feet below the surface of a swimming pool. I have - generally - a good quality of hearing, but I found the quality to be awful, which is a shame. Still, I now know not risk purchasing anything with an audio quality of less than a 3, but to preferably stick with the 4's. I'll look upon it as part of my Audible learning curve.
Best avoided, but only on account of the audio quality.

Ultimately disappointed

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