Writing From the Heart

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Summary: This book touched my soul as a beginning writer
Review: "Writing from the heart," touched my soul.As I read her words I felt like parts of myself were being revealed to the world. Every fear I ever had about writing was layed out in front of me, somehow setting me free. The chapter," To Thine Own Self, Write The Bloody Truth," opened me up to my own truths. I looked deeper inside myself and the relationships I have with thoes around me. How facinating it is to write truthfully about your husband, your children, your closest friends from your heart. It is a real eye opener.Anyone who ever has had a desire to write should read this book.

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Summary: Believe in yourself.
Review: -- I like the way Nancy talks to me. She's a great writer and she's personal. This book is peppered with her intoxicating humor as well as filled with loads of useable techniques to tap into the "still silent voice" within is all. If you believe her, and you will, Nancy will convince you that anyone can write. Even you.

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Summary: Writers and Artists, Don't Miss This Book!
Review: After purchasing numerous "how to overcome writer's block" books, I accidentally stumbled across this book at the public library. What a find! I am now buying my own copy and giving the other books away.... For me, this book is more inspirational and constructive than even Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird and Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way. The writer addresses some typical writing blocks and how to navigate them. But this isn't your typical "how to" book. It's a personal, soulful book that exposes the root of creativity. I now see that my inexplicable writing block has been, in truth, a terror of FEELING. My thanks to the author for this insight ----- and for many other remarkable insights.

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Summary: Bet Book so far
Review: I have thoroughly enjoyed this book. The way the author sets up the reading and then BAM...tells you to write xyz. And you really are ready to write xyz. You'll be overflowing with ideas. It makes you say "what writer's block". I had to force myself to put my journal down. I love this book. I'm not even half way through it but I've already gotten my money out of it. It will probably be a classic on my shelf. Get the book, you won't be dissappointed. I wish I could take one of her workshops.

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Summary: The next best thing to being there
Review: I've taken several workshops with Nancy and have always come away exhilirated and with the kernels of ideas for many new essays. She just has this way of stimulating your brain to make new leaps and insights. Basically, she teaches you how to get out of your own way and let your creativity flow. Her main thrust is to create a safe place in your mind where you can risk trying new things. The book is just like talking with her -- if you can't take one of her courses, it's the next best thing.

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Summary: Writers and Artists, Don't Miss This Book!
Review: It was such a thrill to find such a great reference in how to follow a dream and begin to write for myself and not with an intended reader in mind. Ms. Aronie encourages the reader to find the best medium of expression for each particular person. I found the book both a valuable asset and an easy, comfortable read.

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Summary: An encouragement in finding your true self through writing.
Review: It was such a thrill to find such a great reference in how to follow a dream and begin to write for myself and not with an intended reader in mind. Ms. Aronie encourages the reader to find the best medium of expression for each particular person. I found the book both a valuable asset and an easy, comfortable read.

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Summary: Warm, Universal, Inspiring
Review: NPR commentator and writing guru Nancy Slonim Aronie has written a book which is destined to become a classic of the genre. Her lessons on writing are not so much pieces of advice as gentle stories of how humans can thrive--and heal--by expressing their truth in words. Aronie's book inevitably brings to mind such titles as Lamott's BIRD BY BIRD, Goldberg's WRITING DOWN THE BONES, and Cameron's THE ARTIST'S WAY. But this is a new writer, and a new way of looking at the creative process, and the world. Funny, personal, and caring, WRITING FROM THE HEART will leave you uplifted and touched to the core. Read it, and then buy another for your best writing friend. Don't miss this book.

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Summary: Warm, Universal, Inspiring
Review: NPR commentator and writing guru Nancy Slonim Aronie has written a book which is destined to become a classic of the genre. Her lessons on writing are not so much pieces of advice as gentle stories of how humans can thrive--and heal--by expressing their truth in words. Aronie's book inevitably brings to mind such titles as Lamott's BIRD BY BIRD, Goldberg's WRITING DOWN THE BONES, and Cameron's THE ARTIST'S WAY. But this is a new writer, and a new way of looking at the creative process, and the world. Funny, personal, and caring, WRITING FROM THE HEART will leave you uplifted and touched to the core. Read it, and then buy another for your best writing friend. Don't miss this book.

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Summary: Superb
Review: This one was excellent. I don't know how I found it exactly. I was in a Book Store and it just popped out at me. I think an angel was suggesting I read it or something. But I thought it was the best book on writing I have ever read. I could totally and completely relate to Nancy. I suggest it to anyone who needs to get to know themselves better.