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Herring, Laraine, 1968-

Writing begins with the breath : embodying your authentic voice / Laraine Herring.

1st ed.

Boston : Shambhala, 2007.

ix, 212 pages ; 22 cm

Provides guidance and exercises for writers of fiction, discussing why and how to get in touch with one's body when writing, how to find one's authentic voice, how to stop one's mind or body from pulling one away from writing, and how to approach one's writing without judgment.

Authorship -- Psychological aspects.

Includes bibliographical references.

pt. 1. Focusing the mind. Risk -- Authenticity -- Humility -- Curiosity -- Empathy -- Acceptance -- Relationship -- pt. 2. The deep writing process. Self-awareness -- Process vs. product -- Body as source -- Ancestors as source -- Earth as source -- Inner and outer worlds -- Shadow boxing -- Observation -- Focused awareness and imagery -- Characterization : deep questioning -- Point of view : I am not "I" -- Change -- Suffering -- Perseverance -- pt. 3. Embracing what and where you are. Impermanence -- Evolution -- Surrender -- Integration -- Solitude -- Stillness.

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