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A review by philippakmoore
Still Writing: The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life by Dani Shapiro
5.0
This is the first book I've read of Dani Shapiro's and it won't be the last. This is a beautiful book that will have a place beside Natalie Goldberg's Writing Down The Bones on my inspiration shelf. It's very different to Bones, in that it's less of a practical "let's get you writing" book and more a meditation on the whole business of being a writer, the craft, the mindset, how you interact with the world. I felt like a warm friendly arm was wrapped around me while reading it, as Shapiro reassured me that she's been there too.
Having finally fully completed my first novel last year (after a three year labour) and worked full time as a freelance journalist until recently, the experiences Shapiro shares in Still Writing were so familiar I would sometimes gasp or smile at the recognition. There have been many times over the past few years where I wondered what on earth I was doing (!) and Still Writing was a comforting and inspiring reminder that I'm not alone!
A must read for all writers, particularly those who are still finding their way. But, as Shapiro reflects, finding your way as a writer seems to be a lifelong process.
Thank you Natasha for this beautiful Christmas gift :)
Having finally fully completed my first novel last year (after a three year labour) and worked full time as a freelance journalist until recently, the experiences Shapiro shares in Still Writing were so familiar I would sometimes gasp or smile at the recognition. There have been many times over the past few years where I wondered what on earth I was doing (!) and Still Writing was a comforting and inspiring reminder that I'm not alone!
A must read for all writers, particularly those who are still finding their way. But, as Shapiro reflects, finding your way as a writer seems to be a lifelong process.
Thank you Natasha for this beautiful Christmas gift :)