If You Want to Write : A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit

from Daniel.Estes

If You Want To Write by Brenda Ueland begins with some of the most honest and inspirational passages I've ever read-every word comes straight from the heart and speaks directly to you. I was having a kind of religious experience and looking forward to more. And then, once the author begins review...

from ValerieAndBooks

Although a few of Brenda Ueland's viewpoints are a bit culturally dated (If You Want to Write was first published in 1938), this is a real gem of a book for aspiring writers or writers who may need to unblock writer's block. It is not a practical guide to publishing (good thing -- otherwise this ...

from shawnd

This book is hard to categorize and perhaps even magical. It is one part Marianne Williamson, one part 'What Color is Your Parachute', and one part teaching notes from the leader of a writing seminar. The reader is nudged to ask many questions of themselves. As the book progresses, more and more ...

from tgraettinger

This is an unusual book - it always made me feel good to read even just a little bit of it. The author is very encouraging about the inner creativity that is within all of us. We just need to bring it out. She talks about bringing out the true self in your writing, drawing or whatever you might b...

from RajivC

“If You Want To Write” by Brenda Ueland is a masterpiece. It is one of those books a reader should read slowly. This book can liberate you from many issues that block your progress. The title of the book is masterful. It invites you to wonder what comes next. The title invites you to enter a worl...