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The True Secret of Writing
by Natalie Goldberg
Goldberg's retreat method: sit, walk, write, in silence, with stories from her workshops. Writing as contemplative practice.
Read it if…
you want writing fused with meditation.
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Skip it if…
you want craft.
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Three things you will actually use
- Sit, walk, write.
- Silence feeds the page.
- Keep the hand moving.
Do this first
Do one sit-walk-write round.
Our verdict
Goldberg's retreat.
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