Summary
Based on the Zen philosophy that we learn more from our failures than from our successes, One Continuous Mistake teaches a refreshing new method for writing as spiritual practice.
In this unique guide for writers of all levels, Gail Sher—a poet who is also a widely respected teacher of creative writing—combines the inspirational value of The Artist’s Way with the spiritual focus of Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind. Here she introduces a method of discipline that ap…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140195873 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0140195874 |
| Author: | Gail Sher |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Arkana |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 1 April 1999 |
| Weight: | 170g |
| Dimensions: | 195mm x 120mm x 15mm |
| Series: | Compass |
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About The Author
Gail Sher
Gail Sher is the author of eight books of poetry and one book on breadmaking, in addition to her books on writing. Awarded Teacher of the Year by the combined educational faculties of the University of California at Berkeley, Stanford University, and San Francisco State University, she has taught graduate classes in writing, psychology, and Zen for many years. She lives in Berkeley, California.
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