Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within

By: Natalie Goldberg

Narrated by: Natalie Goldberg

Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

What is writing? Can anybody do it? What's the best way to get started? And keep going? Over a decade ago, when

Writing Down the Bones first appeared, Natalie Goldberg started a revolution in the way we practice writing. Instead of looking at writing as something open only to a few, she made it available to everybody. Her simple, ingenious exercises set free a generation of writers waiting to experience the inner and outer pleasures only writing can provide. Now, for the first time, Goldberg reads her classic work, while offering new commentary about the creative, spiritual, and practical dimensions of writing. This collector's edition also includes an exclusive interview with the author.

Please note: This 1999 recording represents the technology of the time when it was produced. This is currently the best available source audio from the publisher.

©1999 Natalie Goldberg

Audio is muffled

Content is good. Audio is of poor quality and low volume. Needs to be clearer.

Hard to listen

The sound quality of this is terrible. Also, the reading itself isn’t that great. I am giving it three stars on the story simply as an average. I can’t listen to it long enough to decide as the quality is that poor.

Didn't Get Much From It

As someone who already writes on a regular basis, I didn't get much out of this book. I can see how it might work as a motivator for someone who is interested in journaling, and who hasn't tried it. The author draws a lot on a relationship with a yoga teacher, which was obviously very important to her own writing process, but a lot of which has limited value to the average listener. The quality of audio left something to be desired as well.

Don't waste your money...read it instead of listening

I'm so bummed I wasted money on this audiobook. The audio quality is the worst I have ever listened to, it sounds like she is speaking way too close to the recording device and words run together and are muffled. I stopped listening about 15 minutes in. I was interested in the subject matter just couldn't take the execution in the audio. Kudos to anyone who could make it through and actually retain what she is saying, goodness knows I couldn't.

feel good

This is an enjoyable selection if you are interested in trying to get yourself in the writing mood. Getting into the mood is not what I needed. Hence, for myself, it lacks instructional nuts and bolts I expected. Heavy on personal thoughts and feelings about writing and skinny on methods.

Some good advice, but not much

She displays a lack of regard for the time and attention of the reader by including too many mundane thoughts.
The stories she uses as examples are boring and conveyed in a monotone voice.
I found some of the information helpful, but consider her advice best suited for people who write for a hobby and not for a living.
She spends a good bit of time on meditation and such. If you need a book on how to meditate, choose another. This book is more likely to put you into a deep sleep.