Wabi Sabi for Writers

by Powell, Richard R.

• ISBN13: 9781593375966
• ISBN10: 1593375964
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-06-30
• Publisher: Adams Media Corp

Summary

- From the author of the successful Wabi Sabi Simple - The first book to apply the principles of wabi sabi to writing - Author Richard Powell studied creative writing at the Kootenay School of Writing under Margaret Atwood, Fred Wah, and Audrey Thomas This eloquent and thoughtful guide explores the unique wabi sabi approach to: - Inspiration--transforming strong feelings into art - Interest--understanding and stimulating the reader's motivation - Community--writer's groups and what they have to offer - Enlightenment--practicing Zen through writing A striking follow-up to Wabi Sabi Simple, this thoughtful, engaging volume provides practical suggestions along with accessible philosophy to make the writing life more productive, peaceful, and fulfilling.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
One Wabi Sabi for Writers: an introduction	1	(18)
Two Inspiration: to make an impression, write with your feet	19	(22)
Three Education: find your voice by moonlight	41	(20)
Four Wabi Sabi Beauty: let poetry flow from your attachments	61	(22)
Five Enlightenment: lose yourself in writing with a language older than words	83	(20)
Six Motivation: imitate a yak and share something wild	103	(20)
Seven Community: in a group of friends you can write from the heart	123	(20)
Eight Wabi Sabi Elements: flowing words reveal constant content	143	(22)
Nine Craft: guidelines for developing a saving style	165	(23)
Appendix A: Paraphrases	188	(2)
Appendix B: Suggested Reading	190	(5)
Appendix C: Glossary	195	(4)
Credits	199