His enthusiasm for storytelling in all of its media - fiction, movies, television, theatre productions… He loves them all, in all of their various genres. This book overflows with Bradbury’s enthusiasm about writing, fiction and scripting. That synopsis is probably the most honest and accurate I’ve read in a while. It is not a how-to book, although there is plenty of general advice. This is a lively (perhaps almost hyperactive, in some sections) about the joy of fiction and writing. The prolific Bradbury seemed like a good bet for an interesting book about writing, and I wasn’t disappointed. I picked this up on a whim the other week, while enjoying a books-about-writing binge. ZEN IN THE ART OF WRITING offers a celebration of the act of writing that will delight, impassion, and inspire. Bradbury reveals how writers can each find their own unique path to developing their voice and style. Part memoir, part masterclass, ZEN IN THE ART OF WRITING offers a vivid and exuberant insight into the craft of writing. The first thing a writer should be is – excitedĪuthor of the iconic FAHRENHEIT 451, THE ILLUSTRATED MAN and THE MARTIAN CHRONICLES, Ray Bradbury is one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. In this exuberant book, the incomparable Ray Bradbury shares the wisdom, experience, and excitement of a lifetime of writing. A collection of articles and essays from the author of Fahrenheit 451
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