The Gifts of Writing

The Gifts of Writing is "a rare and inspiring guide to writing from the soul" (Alan Cohen, award-winning author of A Deep Breath of Life), that is filled with encouragement, practical advice, thoughtful questions, and gentle invitations to help you step into the creative process and discover the artist within.

Why do we write? Who can be a writer? Where do we start? How do we stay committed to it? And how can we make writing a priority when there are so many other demands and distractions? The Gifts of Writing touches on both the spiritual and practical aspects of creativity through writing. From overcoming the obstacles that stand in our way to summoning inspiration to developing a consistent practice, this book addresses the questions and concerns that every writer faces while seeking to explore the mystery, magic, and wonder of the creative process.

Hope Koppelman has been exploring the writing process for decades, ever since she was a little girl and began dictating stories to her mother at the typewriter. Inside this book you will find hundreds of her most evocative essays on writing, life, and the creative process. She intricately weaves together stories and observations about writing, while examining the writer's role in the world and showing us how and why creativity is essential to life.

Mike Dooley, New York Times bestselling author of Infinite Possibilities, says it is "Masterfully written with love and a true passion for the mystery of our own ability to create."