Review of Zen and the Art of Writing

[_Rhea Jacob]

It's wonderful to read a book about writing and how to overcome writer's block. It is also interesting that the book also includes information including publication of a book. Thank you for your review!

[todwyer01]

From a sampling, this seems like an interesting self-help book designed to assist in finding a mental state where an author can work on their first publication and overcome writer's block. It might be worth a second look. Well done.

[Sirajuddin A]

Many potential writers aspire to publish their work into a fabulous book but encounter hurdles, writer's blocks, and procrastination and fail to achieve their dreams. Zen and the Art of Writing by Ray Hodgson holds the solution in its fold and offers the 3Is information inspiration and implementation not to become a monk but a writer.

[Reva Parker]

Thank you for your great review. I also liked how the author wrote the book and explained it in simple terms. I enjoyed how he wrote about others and they came up with their inventions, etc. That is great that the editing was done so well. Since I'm not interested in writing a book, I'll skip on this one, but I'm sure many others will appreciate the advice in this book.

[Stephen Christopher 1]

Writer's block is legitimate, and it sounds like this book has some practical ways to get past it. I agree with you; some additional examples, not just his own publishing story, could help a broader range of readers. I'm not planning to write a book in the near future, so for now I'll put this book on a less urgent shelf, for another time.

[IKECHUKWU PETER 1]

The Author of this book Zen talks about the great thinkers. According to Thomas Edison, his mind was flooded with images when he was half awake. John Dewey believed that we are most creative when “relaxed to the point of reverie.” The creator of the Remote Associates Test, Professor Mednick, defines the creative thinking process as "the forming of associative elements into new combinations, which either meet specified requirements or are, in some way, useful..

[IKECHUKWU PETER 1]

The Author of this book Zen talks about the great thinkers. According to Thomas Edison, his mind was flooded with images when he was half awake. John Dewey believed that we are most creative when “relaxed to the point of reverie.” The creator of the Remote Associates Test, Professor Mednick, defines the creative thinking process as "the forming of associative elements into new combinations, which either meet specified requirements or are, in some way, useful..

[Yvonne Oloo]

Thanks for the great review, it has detailed many aspects of the book that have captured my interest. I'm thrilled about the inclusion of the creative process, where the author helps readers learn how to awaken the ideas within them. I also appreciate the three Is included in the book: information, inspiration, and implementation, which guides the reader on the essential aspects needed to craft and sell a book. Overall I think that this book covers much ground on writing a book which may be helpful for starters.

[Hazel Arnaiz]

The book delves into meditation as a means of engaging the creative thinking process. The insights are geared toward those who want to write books and how to deal with writer's block.

[Nisreen1989]

A wonderful compound of meditation and writing. How the former helps the latter. It sounds wonderful. Now, I understand that the cover looks like that.
Thanks for your excellent review.

[Priyankan Nayak]

Zen and the Art of Writing" by Ray Hodgson is a know-how book to publish your first book. It talks about ways to write your first book. It talks about thinkers and their perspectives, meditation, and its impact. The editing of the book is flawless. Congratulations on BOTD.

[MMcB]

Wanting to write a book and writing a book are miles away from each other. Now there is “Zen and the Art of Writing" by Ray Hodgson to help out those who want to write. He talks about writers and their imagination states and how to achieve them. He tells of forms of meditation and how those method can help. He delves into information, inspiration and implementation as well to help the would-be writer. He does not even stop there but he gives advice on how to publish and publicize your book. All-in-all a thorough analysis of the process and the writer in you has achieved what you have believed! Great OLBC review!

[Ayushi_Chaudhary]

The review is amazing and explains the book so well. People who are aspiring writers should definitely read the book to increase their efficiency. I loved the idea of inspiration, information and implementation demonstrated in the book.
Congratulations to the author on BOTD!!

[Jacinta Mutuku 1]

Nice review; the book help us readers to understand the journey of a writing a book also helps understand correlation of writing and meditation.

[Veronica Hunter]

Ray Hodgson's 'Zen and the Art of Writing: Publish Your First Book' is a beacon for aspiring writers. The book not only acknowledges the challenges of crafting a book but also provides practical guidance on navigating writer's block and other potential crises. Hodgson's insights are invaluable for anyone looking to turn their writing aspirations into reality.