Favorite Writing Resources
My very favorite books on writing, poetry anthologies, poets
My FAVORITE WRITING BOOKS/POETS
Hello readers (who I appreciate so much), I am always looking for great books on writing/creativity. I have included a list of my favorites below. along with some of my very favorite poets.
I will be continually adding to this list…
I would love it if you shared yours with me/us in the comments below this post.
Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg (A must-read if you want to understand writing practice in a deeper way). Natalie Goldberg deeply inspired my writing and is the reason I decided to share writing practice with as many women as possible.
Wild Mind by Natalie Goldberg
Old Friend From Far Away by Natalie Goldberg
The Creative Act: A Way of Being by (so good)
We Need Your Art: Stop Messing Around and Make Something by (Such an incredibly supportive & freeing book)
Writing and the Spiritual Life: Finding Your Voice by Looking Within by Patrice Vecchione (Empowering, rich, an abundance of depth)
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
The Way of the Fearless Writer by Beth Kempton (This is also an absolute must-read!). Such an incredibly rich & inspiring book.
Exploring Poetry of Presence: prompts to deepen your writing practice by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Upstream by Mary Oliver
Writing Alone & With Others by Pat Schneider
On Writing by Steven King
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
If You Want to Write by Brenda Ueland
FAVORITE ANTHOLOGIES, POETRY BOOKS, POETS
Poetry of Presence: An Anthology of Mindfulness Poems (Vol 1 & 2) by Phyllis Cole-Dai & Ruby R. Wilson
The Unfolding by
All the Honey by
Hush by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer ((and any other book Rosemerry has written)
How to Love the World: Poems of Gratitude & Hope, Edited by James Crews
The Path to Kindness: Poems of Connection & Joy, Edited by James Crews
The Wonder of Small Things: Poems of Peace & Renewal Edited by James Crews
SOME OF MY FAVORITE POETS:
Mary Oliver
Jane Hirshfield
Julia Fehrenbacher (I couldn’t leave myself off this list)
Podcasts on writing/creativity
The Fearless Writer Podcast: Hosted by
Emerging Form: Hosted by
&Poetry Unbound: Hosted by (Short and unhurried, Poetry Unbound is an immersive exploration of a single poem, hosted by Pádraig Ó Tuama.)
The Slowdown: A poem and a moment of reflection every weekday.
I absolutely love that you have included yourself in that list, Julia, such a kind and generous gesture. It gives permission to others to coronate themselves too (using Aimee’s language). Thank you for your bold and gentle example. Also Rumi, Rainer Maria Rilke, Pablo Neruda.
Be sure to add poet and writer Wendell Berry to your list.