Writing and the Spiritual Life - Softcover

Vecchione, Patrice

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0809224976 ISBN 13: 9780809224975

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2001

Synopsis

Inside the mind of every writer a story exists, and it is the writer's job to find it. But according to poet and teacher Patrice Vecchione, it's only when writers tap into their own spirituality, in whatever form, that they'll be able to find their true voices and release their stories.

In the tradition of Anne Lamott's best-selling Bird by Bird, and Julia Cameron's The Right to Write, Writing and the Spiritual Life interweaves the remarks of prominent writers such as Annie Dillard and Joy Marjo with easy-to-follow writing activities.

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Each person's life is a web of stories that call out to be told. But according to poet and teacher Patrice Vecchione, it's only when we tap into our inner spirituality that we are able to find our true voice--the voice that allows the soul to speak.

In this inspirational and wise book, Vecchione reflects on the presence of the spiritual in our everyday lives, interweaves the remarks of prominent writers such as Joy Harjo, Maxine Hong Kingston, and William Stafford, and presents clear, easy-to-follow processes and writing exercises to help readers discover the strength and resonance of their inner voices. By helping readers home in on their true spirituality, Vecchione shows:

• How to find depth in your writing
• How to develop trust and faith in your story
• Where to find sources of spirit and creativity
• How spiritual practice can be a form of introspective prayer and crafting of language all at once
• How to quiet the mind of doubt and criticism
• How to capture that which is sacred and pull it into your writing

Through this book readers will gain a deeper understanding of their spiritual selves, confidence and ease in their writing, and the ability to fill their writing with the voice of their soul.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0809224976
• ISBN 13: 9780809224975
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240