The Tao of Writing: Imagine. Create. Flow.

by Wahlstrom, Ralph L.

• ISBN13: 9781593374044
• ISBN10: 1593374046
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: Adams Media Corp

Summary

The creative process doesn't have to be torturous-with The Tao of Writing, it can be glorious! Invoking the principles of the Tao allows writers do their best work ever. By tapping into the true flow of their creativity, writers can discover and develop their true talents and abilities. Author Ralph L. Wahlstrom uses the connection between teaching, writing, and the tenets of the Tao to help writers hone their craft from a new perspective, enhancing their work and their creative journey. Organized into three parts, this engaging book is as practical as it is inspiring: The Philosophy-Why the Tao in Writing?: A brief introduction to Taoist thought, drawing from the tao te ching, Chuang tze, the Tao of Pooh, and well-known writers The Twelve Principles of Tao in Writing: Exploring the twelve principles of the Tao in relation to writing Applying the Tao to Writing: More than 100 writing exercises that help set writers in motion and build their momentum to create original, well-realized works With The Tao of Writing as their guide, readers can overcome "writer's rigor mortis," and become better, happier, more productive writers.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
The Beginning	xi
Part 1: The Philosophy---Why the Tao in Writing?	1	(22)
My Path to the Tao of Writing	3	(10)
Making Connections: Writing and the Tao	13	(10)
Part 2: Twelve Principles of the Tao of Writing	23	(100)
Writing is natural	25	(6)
Writing is flow	31	(6)
Writing is creation	37	(8)
Writing is detachment	45	(16)
Writing is discovery	61	(14)
Writing is change	75	(10)
Writing is unified yet multiplied	85	(8)
Writing is clarity	93	(6)
Writing is simplicity	99	(6)
Writing is personal	105	(6)
Writing is universal	111	(6)
Writing is open-ended	117	(6)
Part 3: Applying the Tao to Writing	123	(44)
Te: The Tao of Writing Is an Ethical Way	125	(8)
The Tao Is a Peaceful Way	133	(6)
The Writing Space	139	(20)
The Writer's Tools	159	(6)
A Final Word	165	(2)
Part 4: Writing Activities	167	(36)
Bibliography	203