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Writing Begins with the Breath: Embodying Your Authentic Voice Paperback – September 11, 2007
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Writing Begins with the Breath will open up a whole world of creativity for people who may not have considered themselves writers before, while also providing keen insights into the craft for seasoned writers.
- Print length208 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherShambhala
- Publication dateSeptember 11, 2007
- Dimensions5.54 x 0.59 x 8.52 inches
- ISBN-10159030473X
- ISBN-13978-1590304730
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"A worthwhile and motivating read for all writers, whether or not they are familiar with yoga. Those who enjoy Julia Cameron's (The Artist's Way, etc.) holistic approach should similarly like Herring's work."—Library Journal
"The practice is exquisitely clear; breathe and write. This book is an excellent guide and a catalyst for that deep work, and a wise companion for the writer's journey."—SARK, author and artist of Fabulous Friendship Festival
"Laraine Herring takes you on a journey toward wholeness as a writer—she not only explores every aspect of the writing process; she also invites you to explore every aspect of your writing self—body, mind, and spirit. Anyone who writes—or wants to—will find this book as essential and inspiring as breath."—Gayle Brandeis, author of Fruitflesh: Seeds of Inspiration for Women Who Write
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- Publisher : Shambhala; 0 edition (September 11, 2007)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 208 pages
- ISBN-10 : 159030473X
- ISBN-13 : 978-1590304730
- Item Weight : 9.8 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.54 x 0.59 x 8.52 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #660,154 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,684 in Yoga (Books)
- #2,538 in Creativity (Books)
- #2,639 in Fiction Writing Reference (Books)
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Laraine Herring holds and MFA in creative writing and an MA in counseling psychology. She has developed numerous workshops that use writing as a tool for healing grief and loss. Her most recent book is The Grief Forest: a book about what we don't talk about. She is the author of three novels: Gathering Lights: A Novel of San Francisco; Into the Garden of Gethsemane, Georgia, and Ghost Swamp Blues. Her books on writing include On Being Stuck: Tapping into the Creative Power of Writer's Block; The Writing Warrior: Discovering the Courage to Free Your True Voice (both voted one of the best books for writers from Poets & Writers magazine) and Writing Begins with the Breath: Embodying Your Authentic Voice. She is also the author of Lost Fathers: How Women Can Heal From Adolescent Father Loss and the short story collection Monsoons. Her short stories, poems, and essays have appeared in national and local publications. Her fiction has won the Barbara Deming Award for Women and her nonfiction work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She currently directs the creative writing program at Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona and she teaches at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Massachusetts. Her memoir, A Constellation of Ghosts: A Speculative Memoir with Ravens, will be available in October 2021 from Regal House Press. Learn more about Laraine at www.laraineherring.com.
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Lorraine is a master at communicating clearly and her focus is powerfully apparent as she delivers knowledge and wisdom to her readers.
More a reference than a novel, you will keep coming back again and again to Lorraine's deep knowledge of spirit and guidance on the writing process. Cuddle up under a blanket with a piping hot cup of coffee and relax as Lorraine teaches us not just how to write, but also how to get in touch with our feelings and allow deeply personal Writing Begins with the Breath: Embodying Your Authentic Voice writing to occur.
Herring has succeeded in writing a book for every writer's bedside table.
Beginning with the belief that your body's cells hold memory, stories, and experiences, creative
writer/teacher Laraine Herring wants every writer to write authentically. What is authentic writing?
Different for each writer - you know it when you read it.
Using story, advice, clues, and exercises, she leads writers deeper into writing. Her yoga exercises
(this is not Rodney Yee's or Patricia Walden's yoga) teach simple breathing, standing, and relaxing
techniques to allow gentle connections within your body to assist your writing process and allow your
characters to speak.
On every page Laraine's words float, flow, tumble, and surprise as she talks to you, her student, her
friend, and fellow writer. Yes, she takes risks and opens veins; Laraine practices what she teaches.
"Writing Begins with the Breath" is an important book for writers. But don't take my word; Natalie
Goldberg's publisher chose to publish it.
Amber Polo
amber@amberpolo.com
Relaxation, Writing, and Romance
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Margo Powell-Reid
Author of, Fatherlessness...The Wound!
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Experienced writers might expect something more from a book that promises 'Embodying Your Authentic Voice'. This is not about finding or developing your author voice, not in the sense professionals use the term.
If you're looking for a book to help you develop your author voice, this is not it. On the other hand, if you want encouragement to try out your voice, this is a good choice.
Ich empfehle das Buch wärmstens jedem, der seine eigene authentischen Autorenstimme ernsthaft sucht.
ANTHONY MURRAY


