The Art of Writing Memoir, Natalie Goldberg
The Art of Writing Memoir, Natalie Goldberg
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The Art of Writing Memoir
Finding the Past in the Present

Author: Natalie Goldberg

Narrator: Natalie Goldberg

Unabridged: 3 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/01/2010


Synopsis

This weekend workshop is a primer on writing the modern memoir, which, unlike your grandmother's memoir, can be written at any age. Also, a memoir can be about just part of your life. "The more you are present, the more the past will come up and be alive," says Natalie. "Only right now can give you your past." Topics include how to crack open structure, listen effectively, use specific detail, find a new angle, fail successfully and make connections with your mind.

About Natalie Goldberg

Natalie Goldberg is a poet, teacher, writer, and painter. A student of Zen Buddhism for 24 years, she trained intensively with Katagiri Roshi for 12 years, and is ordained in the Order of Interbeing with Thich Nhat Hanh. Natalie Goldberg teaches writing workshops nationally based on the methods presented in Writing Down the Bones. Her other books include Wild Mind; Long Quiet Highway; Banana Rose; and Living Color.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bon Tom on December 21, 2021

I stumbled upon Writing Down the Bones as maybe 20 yo, and bought it for sole reason of title sounding wicked good. And maybe a tiny little quantum of hope I might turn into half bad but full haired version of Henry Miller some day. Missed on both accounts btw. This is recording of the writing works......more

Goodreads review by Catherine on August 04, 2012

It was fun listening to a class on writing memoir and not necessarily having to participate.......more

Goodreads review by Yolande on January 05, 2023

This is a recording of a live, multi-day workshop Natalie Goldberg gave about writing memoir. I really enjoyed listening to it in the evenings before days where I would be generating new writing toward essays and memoir chapters. Even though I didn't do the prompts in the workshop, it was inspiring......more

Goodreads review by Grant on July 10, 2024

I listened to the audio book. The book (which is in the form of a summarized, live workshop), provides another perspective on writing, which is helpful and broadening Its effect is to encourage one to write Some highlights: Write anything and often - keep your pen moving - ⁠2 minute burst - ⁠10 minu......more

Goodreads review by Zoe on August 28, 2023

This review relates to the audio book. There are some useful nuggets and advice about how to approach memoir and the author is clearly knowledgeable about the craft. It's narrated by Natalie in the form of a live recording from one of her workshops, so you can pause the recording and participate you......more