Review of Zen and the Art of Writing

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Meditation and writing? Never heard of this before. I would love to explore this more since I'm looking for creative writing course. I guess this book is a good start for that.
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I’ve been toying with the idea of writing a book over the last year and Zen and the Art of Writing might be the proverbial kick I need. It appears to be very informative and a must read as you embark on the writer’s journey. I’m sure there are loads of tips and guidelines to make a success of your writing. Well done one #BOTD, Ray.
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Writer's block is something every writer stumbles upon at some point or other in their life. As pointed out it is a humongous task to craft a book into perfection and succeed in publishing. This book will be useful to all budding writers who are wary of failure. Congrats on BOTD.
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"Zen and the Art of Writing: Publish Your First Book" is a real gem for aspiring writers! I love how it combines practical advice with insights about creativity and meditation. The concept of binaural beats seems fascinating, and it's great that the book covers the whole process from start to finish. The 3Is - information, inspiration and implementation - sound like a powerful framework for anyone looking to write their own book. Thanks for sharing this review! I'm definitely intrigued.
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I would love to read this book and gain some insights also considering the fact that wise men like Thomas Edison is mentioned in this review and I would love to learn to get to a state of reverie.
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A very thorough review for a very thorough book! As a writer who does intend to have a book published someday (and improve at meditation, for that matter), it’s great to know that there are sources like this to learn and grow from on your own personal writing journey.
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The review offers a thorough and encouraging analysis of "Zen and the Art of Writing," which makes it a compelling read for anyone looking for advice on how to write and publication of ideas.
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What a wonderful book. I love meditating and am an aspiring writer. I feel like this book is tailor-made for me.
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What a wonderful book. I love meditating and am an aspiring writer. I feel like this book is tailor-made for me.
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Zen and the Art of Writing by Ray Hodgson is a book for aspiring authors looking to overcome their writer's block and delve deep into their subconscious mind to allow their creativity to flow. I was amazed to learn how famous scientists and inventors, including Einstein, came up with ground-breaking theories while in a dream-like state. This book will help many because of the author's experience and knowledge on the subject. Congratulations on the BOTD!
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Yes, meditation and meditative states have given a lot to mankind, including divine-like experiences. I had no idea many scientists, artists, and authors benefited from such a reverie-like state. It was interesting to read about all that. Congratulations on BOTD and best wishes for future projects.
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The review applauds "Zen and the Art of Writing: Publish Your First Book" by Ray Hodgson, highlighting its guidance on overcoming challenges in the writing process. It appreciates the emphasis on great thinkers and their creative processes, with a focus on meditation and binaural beats. The inclusion of information, inspiration, and implementation is praised, along with the valuable case study of the author's book, "The Protectors." While suggesting more case studies, the book is rated 5 out of 5 for its insightful content and flawless editing, recommended for writers and those interested in meditation.
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Discover the seamless blend of meditation and creativity in 'Zen and the Art of Writing: Publish Your First Book' by Ray Hodgson. A treasure trove of insights, from the early stages of writing to publishing, this book is a must-read for aspiring authors. Congratulations on being BOTD!
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"Zen and the Art of Writing" by Ray Hodgson. An interesting book, talks about the art of writing. Writing requires commitment, the technical know how and challenges are involved. You must be a great thinker before you can be a great writer. This book also proves that we are more creative through meditation or a state of reverie, a relax mind. This book gives information and insight on how to start writing a book. The author did a great job. Congrats on your #BOTD.
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I’m not very familiar with the concept of binaural beats but it sounds like a fascinating topic to explore in connection to meditation and writing. If it helps with focus and accomplishing writing goals I think this would be a useful book to learn more about and discover some practical applications.
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