Resources
Recommended Books for Writers
Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew. Living Revision: A Writer’s Craft as Spiritual Practice. Skinner House Books, 2018.
Rosanne Bane. Around the Writer’s Block: Using Brain Science to Solve Writer’s Resistance. Tarcher/Penguin, 2012.
Natalie Goldberg. Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within. Shambhala Publications, 1986.
Anne Lamott. Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life. New York: Anchor, 1994.
Tips on Finding Support for Your Writing
Books on writing can inspire and motivate you; see the list above for some recommendations. If your book budget is limited, check your local library.
Take a writing class. One often overlooked option: your local community education program. In the Twin Cities, community ed classes are typically held on weekday evenings in local high schools.
Join a writers’ group. One of the easiest ways to join a group is to take a writing class and form one with other students. Otherwise, look for flyers at libraries, coffee shops, gyms, and community centers. You can also try online (Facebook, Goodreads, etc.). If you don’t find a writers’ group that fits, start one yourself. If you’re in the Twin Cities, check out the Loft’s free Community Postings for writers’ groups that are looking for new members.
Let’s connect
I hope you find these resources useful. If you’d like to talk about where you are on your writing journey, and how I might help you take that next step, please be in touch.
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