Natalie Goldberg writes easily, out of the box and with humor, and inspires her readers to do the same. She teaches you to write spontaneously (don't stop, keep your hand on paper), listen to yourself and the world around you (writing is 90 percent listening), and practice daily (write for a while). Zen meditation is at the heart of her creative method, and Goldberg explains how it can unleash your writing abilities. You will also find tips in this book on how to deal with internal resistance, lack of ideas, procrastination, and all the other difficulties that every author faces.