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Writing for Bliss: A Seven-Step Plan for Telling Your Story and Transforming Your Life by Diana Raab
writeramyshannon's review against another edition
4.0
Simply Blissful
As I writer, I enjoyed reading this book. As a reviewer, I really enjoyed reading this work. If you are a writer or want to be one, this book should be read. It's about inspiration and being inspiring. It leads the writer to the point in their mind that can unleash creativity, something that is not always easy. Any writer knows that there are days the words flow freely, and other times, the words can be stunted. This book will stay on my shelf as a point of reference.
As I writer, I enjoyed reading this book. As a reviewer, I really enjoyed reading this work. If you are a writer or want to be one, this book should be read. It's about inspiration and being inspiring. It leads the writer to the point in their mind that can unleash creativity, something that is not always easy. Any writer knows that there are days the words flow freely, and other times, the words can be stunted. This book will stay on my shelf as a point of reference.
miasutton55's review against another edition
5.0
I am IN LOVE with this book. I don't have enough amazing words to describe the impact it had on me. Every single page held some nugget of wisdom where I nodded my head along with it, or teared up, or smiled. If you have any interest in telling your own story - in whatever form that takes - you have to read this!
I was intrigued by this book from the moment I read the blurb. Telling my own story has been something I've tried to pursue in some fashion for many years. From writing poetry, personal essays, and blog posts - writing and telling stories is in my DNA.
In the book, Diana Raab offers seven steps for writing that include practical, actionable tips and advice on mindfulness, creativity, journaling, poetry, memories, and more. I have an electronic copy and I lost count of how many passages are electronically highlighted. Sprinkled throughout the book are writing prompts that help you explore your own story and brainstorm content. I absolutely plan to go back and re-read this book again (and again!) so that I can complete the prompts.
What I liked best about Writing for Bliss was that it can apply to anyone who wants to write about their own life. Whether you choose to write a memoir, a poem, an essay, a journal entry - the tips for self-exploration will work in any situation. Writing can be a way to heal and to process the events (good and bad) of our lives and I think we can all benefit from it.
Raab also weaves in quotes and advice from other writers, psychologists, mindfulness experts, and more. There is a list for further reading at the end of the book that I will be exploring immediately.
So, in short, READ THIS BOOK. Go. Read it now.
I was intrigued by this book from the moment I read the blurb. Telling my own story has been something I've tried to pursue in some fashion for many years. From writing poetry, personal essays, and blog posts - writing and telling stories is in my DNA.
In the book, Diana Raab offers seven steps for writing that include practical, actionable tips and advice on mindfulness, creativity, journaling, poetry, memories, and more. I have an electronic copy and I lost count of how many passages are electronically highlighted. Sprinkled throughout the book are writing prompts that help you explore your own story and brainstorm content. I absolutely plan to go back and re-read this book again (and again!) so that I can complete the prompts.
What I liked best about Writing for Bliss was that it can apply to anyone who wants to write about their own life. Whether you choose to write a memoir, a poem, an essay, a journal entry - the tips for self-exploration will work in any situation. Writing can be a way to heal and to process the events (good and bad) of our lives and I think we can all benefit from it.
Raab also weaves in quotes and advice from other writers, psychologists, mindfulness experts, and more. There is a list for further reading at the end of the book that I will be exploring immediately.
So, in short, READ THIS BOOK. Go. Read it now.
thejoyfulbookblogger's review against another edition
5.0
Writing for bliss is an inspirational how-to book that contains a plethora of information about the way writing can transform you and allow you to grow. The author has written multiple memoirs that aided her self-reflection, self-discovery and healing. It is her hope that those going through similar situations can read her novels and learn from her experiences and also grow from them.
The novel includes numerous writing prompts to get your creative mind flowing. After reading only a few pages into the book I was already excited at the possibilities the book contained for my own personal reflection and growth through writing and I couldn't wait to learn more.
I've always enjoyed reading and writing but I never thought about having the need, the strong drive and motivation to write as many authors will tell you they have. I've never thought much about the fact that I've always loved journaling my innermost thoughts and feelings and that that is the same drive that this author discusses. When I think back to times in my life of frustration, I've always turned to my journal to get my thoughts out on paper and almost 100% of the time always felt better afterwards. It's like letting off steam and being aware that you've expressed yourself and acknowledged where the frustration is coming from and now you can move forward. When I think back on growing up, I've always enjoyed writing and to this day I continue to love writing. My love of reading and writing is what inspired me to start blogging in the first place.
Do you believe in good timing? I think timing plays a large role in our lives and this novel came at the perfect time for me personally. During the few days I spent reading this novel I found myself continuously inspired to write and blog and journal. It's inspired me to get back into more of my writing and I've decided to blog more lifestyle feature posts about topics that I find interesting and that inspire me. Who knows, maybe one day I'll be an author and write a book.
This book is certainly a core foundation for aspiring writers and authors. Even if your genre isn't memoirs, you can still learn so much from this book. I highly recommend this to anyone that enjoys writing, journaling, blogging, and writing poetry. This book has inspired me to write and I believe it can inspire you too. I was lucky enough to receive a printed copy of the novel and although I do love e-books I highly recommend you select a printed copy as it's much easier to highlight and flip back through a physical book and almost impossible to do the same in an e-book. Now that I've finished reading, I'm looking forward to going through the different suggested writing prompts to get my creative juices flowing.
The novel includes numerous writing prompts to get your creative mind flowing. After reading only a few pages into the book I was already excited at the possibilities the book contained for my own personal reflection and growth through writing and I couldn't wait to learn more.
I've always enjoyed reading and writing but I never thought about having the need, the strong drive and motivation to write as many authors will tell you they have. I've never thought much about the fact that I've always loved journaling my innermost thoughts and feelings and that that is the same drive that this author discusses. When I think back to times in my life of frustration, I've always turned to my journal to get my thoughts out on paper and almost 100% of the time always felt better afterwards. It's like letting off steam and being aware that you've expressed yourself and acknowledged where the frustration is coming from and now you can move forward. When I think back on growing up, I've always enjoyed writing and to this day I continue to love writing. My love of reading and writing is what inspired me to start blogging in the first place.
Do you believe in good timing? I think timing plays a large role in our lives and this novel came at the perfect time for me personally. During the few days I spent reading this novel I found myself continuously inspired to write and blog and journal. It's inspired me to get back into more of my writing and I've decided to blog more lifestyle feature posts about topics that I find interesting and that inspire me. Who knows, maybe one day I'll be an author and write a book.
This book is certainly a core foundation for aspiring writers and authors. Even if your genre isn't memoirs, you can still learn so much from this book. I highly recommend this to anyone that enjoys writing, journaling, blogging, and writing poetry. This book has inspired me to write and I believe it can inspire you too. I was lucky enough to receive a printed copy of the novel and although I do love e-books I highly recommend you select a printed copy as it's much easier to highlight and flip back through a physical book and almost impossible to do the same in an e-book. Now that I've finished reading, I'm looking forward to going through the different suggested writing prompts to get my creative juices flowing.
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