Zen In The Art Of Writing: Releasing The Creative Genius Within You

  • Author: Ray Bradbury
  • Narrator: Aden Hakimi
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  • Duration: 4:09:11
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Synopsis

Discover the inimitable genius of Ray Bradbury as he explores the art of writing, the power of creativity, and the timeless appeal of storytelling in this collection of essays that are part masterclass, part memoir, featuring a new introduction by Dan Chaon.

In Zen in the Art of Writing, Ray Bradbury’s love for his craft shines. With signature wisdom, wit, and verve, Bradbury delves into his prolific writing career, exploring the creation of countless stories, novels, plays, movies, and more that have stood the test of time. Written over a thirty-year period, these inspirational essays insist that there is a “deep well of explosive self-revelation” in all of us waiting to be released through the process of writing.

Bradbury’s essays illuminate the passion and intellect of one of the most inventive and prolific artists of the 20th century. He reveals how writers can find their own unique path to developing their voice and style. Zen celebrates the art of writing that will delight, impassion, and inspire, but most of all, it celebrates life.

Chapters

  • 001 ZenInTheArtOfWriting Open

    Duration: 14s
  • 002 ZenInTheArtOfWriting Dedication

    Duration: 07s
  • 003 ZenInTheArtOfWriting Introduction

    Duration: 09min
  • 004 ZenInTheArtOfWriting HowToClimbTheTreeOfLifeThrowRocksAtYourselfAndGetDownAgainWithoutBreakingYourBonesOrYourSpirit APrefaceWithATitleNotMuchLongerThanTheBook

    Duration: 07min
  • 005 ZenInTheArtOfWriting TheJoyOfWriting

    Duration: 12min
  • 006 ZenInTheArtOfWriting RunFastStandStillOrTheThingAtTheTopOfTheStairsOrNewGhostsFromOldMinds

    Duration: 28min
  • 007 ZenInTheArtOfWriting HowToKeepAndFeedAMuse

    Duration: 28min
  • 008 ZenInTheArtOfWriting DrunkAndInChargeOfABicycle

    Duration: 31min
  • 009 ZenInTheArtOfWriting InvestingDimesFahrenheit451

    Duration: 13min
  • 010 ZenInTheArtOfWriting JustThisSideOfByzantiumDandelionWine

    Duration: 14min
  • 011 ZenInTheArtOfWriting TheLongRoadToMars

    Duration: 09min
  • 012 ZenInTheArtOfWriting OnTheShouldersOfGiants DuskInTheRobotMuseumsTheRebirthOfImagination

    Duration: 17min
  • 013 ZenInTheArtOfWriting TheSecretMind

    Duration: 19min
  • 014 ZenInTheArtOfWriting ShootingHaikuInABarrel

    Duration: 14min
  • 015 ZenInTheArtOfWriting ZenInTheArtOfWriting

    Duration: 25min
  • 016 ZenInTheArtOfWriting OnCreativity

    Duration: 16min
  • 017 ZenInTheArtOfWriting Close

    Duration: 36s