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Old Friend From Far Away: The Practice Of Writing Memoir (For Aspiring Writers)
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Memoir Writers, Buy This Book, Put It On Your Personal Altar, Or Carry It With You As You Traverse The Deep Ruts Of Your Old Road. Tom Spanbauer, Author Of The Man Who Fell In Love With The Moonold Friend From Far Away Teaches Writers How To Tap Into Their Unique Memories To Tell Their Story.Twenty Years Ago Natalie Goldbergs Classic, Writing Down The Bones, Broke New Ground In Its Approach To Writing As A Practice. Now, Old Friend From Far Awayher First Book Since Writing Down The Bones To Focus Solely On Writingreaffirms Goldbergs Status As A Foremost Teacher Of Writing, And Completely Transforms The Practice Of Writing Memoir.To Write Memoir, We Must First Know How To Remember. Through Timed, Associative, And Meditative Exercises, Old Friend From Far Away Guides You To The Attentive State Of Thought In Which You Discover And Open Forgotten Doors Of Memory. At Once A Beautifully Written Celebration Of The Memoir Form, An Innovative Course Full Of Practical Teachings, And A Deeply Affecting Meditation On Consciousness, Love, Life, And Death, Old Friend From Far Away Welcomes Aspiring Writers Of All Levels And Encourages Them To Find Their Unique Voice To Tell Their Stories. Like Writing Down The Bones, It Will Become An Old Friend To Which Readers Return Again And Again.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Old Friend from Far Away'? A: 'Old Friend from Far Away' primarily focuses on teaching aspiring memoir writers how to tap into their unique memories to craft their stories.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Old Friend from Far Away' is Natalie Goldberg, a renowned teacher of writing and the author of the classic 'Writing Down the Bones'.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Old Friend from Far Away' contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Old Friend from Far Away' published? A: 'Old Friend from Far Away' was published on March 10, 2009.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in writing? A: Yes, 'Old Friend from Far Away' is suitable for aspiring writers of all levels, including beginners, as it encourages finding one's unique voice.
- Q: What unique techniques does the book offer for writing memoirs? A: The book offers timed, associative, and meditative exercises to help writers access and open forgotten doors of memory.
- Q: Can this book be beneficial for experienced writers? A: Absolutely, experienced writers can also benefit from 'Old Friend from Far Away' as it provides a fresh perspective and innovative practices for memoir writing.
- Q: Does the book include any writing exercises? A: Yes, 'Old Friend from Far Away' includes various writing exercises designed to enhance the memoir writing process.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Old Friend from Far Away'? A: The book explores themes of consciousness, love, life, and death while celebrating the memoir form.