Writing Spirit: Finding Your Creative Soul

As a writer, I am always looking to better my skills and improve my finished product. I have read a lot of books on how to write. The majority of these works focus on the business of writing. In this way, most of the material focuses on how to make your work sellable so that you can make a lot of money. This kind of advice is all well and good for new writers who still believe that they will be the next Steven King. After reality sets in though, most people who continue to write do so for reasons beyond money or dreams of fame. It's more than the love of writing. It's an expression of who we are and experiencing those perfect moments when the words flow like they are being channeled from our genuine self. Writing Spirit is the first writing book that I've read that actually looks to the real writer. It encourages us to make peace with our fears and open ourselves to the possibilities. To become still and listen to our inner muse. To let the story pick us and then be completely true to its intent. The author's words are truly inspiring. I've learned a lot about my own writing process: my strengths, weakness, and fears. I can now see how the words flow and why they seem to become stuck.

I won't be Shaman dancing nor doing Shamin exercises. Ms. Andrews did provide ideas to create your own "dance" that will keep writing from being boring.

In a world filled with people spending so much time on negative inspiration and being led by those who wish harm and hate through ignorance, it is so refreshing to read books like this. Isn't it a shame that when anyone has any success, there is always someone there to try and steal it and or claim it as theirs? My grandmother always told me "If the people working so hard on being dishonest, would work just 1/2 as hard on being honest, imagine how successful they could be!" Think about it. That is what this author seems to be all about, be the best you can be and help people one by one to be that, a good, kind, honest, respectful soul. Definitely visit the author's web site, it is filled with inspiration, wisdom, enlightenment, school, teachings, higher consciousness and love. www.LynnAndrews.com

Is a muse a spirit guide or some form of higher guidance? If so, how does a muse communicate with a writer? Do you have a guide looking over your shoulder as you type? These are some of the questions answered in Writing Spirit by Lynn Andrews. This book is for anyone wanting to learn how to tap into inner guidance for creativity in the arts. Whether your medium is literature, oil, pencil, drama or dance, you can be inspired to reach your goals and obtain your heart's desire by taking the first step: Take the first step. Yes, it is that easy. When you take action toward expressing your creativity, divine inspiration will meet you at the piano, at the typewriter, or at the easel. Learn what it really means to be a writer as you learn how to release your inspiration through Shamanic, spiritual traditions. Lynn Andrews has written 19 books using the principles she teaches in this book. The first and foremost question Lynn asks a writer to answer is "Why are you writing?" The second question is "Who are you writing for?" It's all about including spirit in your writing and in your life. Find out what causes writers block and how to overcome it when I post Lynn's interview on my blog http://yvonneperry.blogspot.com on August 10, 2007. I hope you will drop by and listen. She is such a pleasant speaker with a lot of useful information to share.

I have always loved Lynn Andrews writing and I really love this book on writing. I am a writer and enjoy all of her exercises and insights. This is a great book whether you are thinking about writing a book or just want to improve the quality of your life. I loved the exercise about the shaman dance of power but of course that was the title of my first book! Another great book by a fabulous teacher and guide. She has touched my heart ever since I first read Medicine Woman.