Finding My Voice: A Journey with Sandford Lyne's Writing Poetry from the Inside Out As a lifelong lover of words, the promise of unlocking my poetic voice in Writing Poetry from the Inside Out by Sandford Lyne felt like an invitation to a hidden world I knew existed but had never dared to explore. With a background as a national poetry workshop leader, Lyne’s approach promised a balance of structured guidance and free-spirited exploration—a tantalizing combination for anyone eager to venture into the realm of poetry. From the moment I...

Embracing the Void: A Journey with Writing on Empty by Natalie Goldberg When I first stumbled upon Writing on Empty: A Guide to Finding Your Voice, I felt a pang of recognition—a kindred spirit in Natalie Goldberg, a celebrated writer whose journey through a creative desert resonated deeply with my own struggles. As someone who often grapples with writer's block, especially during turbulent times like the pandemic, I was both eager and apprehensive to see how she navigated her own wilderness. In this poignant and introspective guide, Natalie chronicles her...

Finding Voice in the Void: A Review of Writing on Empty When I stumbled upon Natalie Goldberg's Writing on Empty: A Guide to Finding Your Voice, I felt an immediate connection—like she was reaching out to me from between the pages, whispering, "You’re not alone." Having faced my own bouts of creative stagnation, the prospect of a guide written by someone with decades of experience resonated deeply. In her signature style, Goldberg draws us into a heartfelt narrative that is not just about writing but the essence of what...