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luisaskinner's review
5.0
I've been reading Beth's books and taking part in her generous courses for 3 years now. It was only a matter of time before Beth shared her wisdom about the art of writing itself in a book. I'm so glad. I love the neat size and the exercises, which I plan to complete one a day over the winter. The permission Beth grants the reader to simply write and write some more, without attachment to the outcome or plan to publish, is like a sigh of relief. I shall refer back to this often and grant it a worthy permanent place on my writing desk. Luisa, Somerset.
anndudzinski's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Based on the title, I expected a book on writing routines and mindsets. What I got was so much more. This was such a lovely book, written in a gentle voice that I’ve only encountered once or twice in writing craft books. That may be because this book goes beyond writing advice into the realm of the spiritual.
While Fearless Writer will help you get into a mindset to get words on the page, it’s so much more. It’s really a guide to living in flow, to detachment, and being gentle with yourself. Drawing heavily on Japanese zen theory and the author’s history, this work walks the reader through how to bring an Eastern mindset into our competitive Western lives.
Honestly, it’s a valuable resource for any creative, not just writers. Although, writers beware: if you’re a hard-core plotter, you might find this advice uncomfortable. This book is a guide to detaching and letting go, allowing the words to find themselves. Not for sticking to hard and fast rules.
Personally, I loved it because it synchronistically reinforced other spiritual research I’m involved in. Everything comes at the right time and this book is no exception.
kay247's review
5.0
One of best books on writing I have ever read!
Such a unique take on the subject and beautifully executed.
I wish I could carry it with me everywhere.
Such a unique take on the subject and beautifully executed.
I wish I could carry it with me everywhere.
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