Writing the Shadow, Joanna Penn
Writing the Shadow, Joanna Penn
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Writing the Shadow
Turn Your Inner Darkness Into Words

Author: Joanna Penn

Narrator: Joanna Penn

Unabridged: 5 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Curl Up Press

Published: 12/01/2023


Synopsis

Do you want to connect with readers on a deeper level?Do you want your books to stand out in a sea of content by being authentic and personal in your writing whatever the genre? Are you interested in creative self-development?If yes, Writing the Shadow is for you. This is a book of my heart and it contains many personal stories — but this book is really about helping you reach readers with your words — and move to the next level in your writing.We all long to write boldly, without filters or fear. To spin stories that capture the messy beauty of what it means to be human. Tales that lay bare the truth of living — darkness and all. But something holds us back. Whispers of “Who do you think you are?” and “You don’t have permission to write that.” Our own self-censorship and the judgment of others keep us from writing freely — and sometimes, from living fully.But all great art taps into darkness, and your most compelling work emerges when you embrace your full humanity—both light and Shadow.In Writing the Shadow, I’ll guide you on an intimate journey to explore the darkness and discover the gold lying hidden in its depths. Gold that may be the source of your best creative work in the years ahead.The Shadow is calling. It’s time to turn your inner darkness into words.“I love everything Joanna Penn does, but Writing the Shadow is the icing on the cake. Ms Penn has found the gold within the darkness and has lit a candle to show us the way.” Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art

Reviews

Goodreads review by Zoë on December 08, 2023

Loved it! Poetic, moving, deeply personal, this was a soul-to-soul revelation of how we all have wounds and darkness hat we might bring to our creative process. I admire Joanna Penn and find her creative contributions to be a true beacon for all creative souls. Her deep humility and courageous hones......more

Goodreads review by Susie on November 14, 2024

This is an insightful and inspiring read which focuses not only on aspects of being a writer, but also on aspects of being a person. The themes it explores and the questions it poses made me feel uncomfortable at times, and there are many eye-opening moments throughout. Joanna Penn shares a great de......more

Goodreads review by S.V. on January 19, 2025

This book really helped. It gave me great insight in what I can write and what I want to write. I think we can all benefit from letting our dark horse run.......more

Goodreads review by Peter Fox on February 10, 2024

I found this book, Writing the Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness into Words, through Joanna Penn's podcast, and it is the first of her books that I have bought and read. Joanna spoke often about how she had taken quite a while to write the book and how impactful it had been on her writing to be able......more

Goodreads review by Sylvilel on August 20, 2024

Why do I keep thinking I’m gonna get actual wrtiting exercises, and instead I keep running into this selfhelp crap?......more