In his first edition of Write from the Heart, Hal Zina Bennett presented a spiritual approach to writing that showed both beginners and seasoned authors how to overcome blocks, unleash their creative voice, and see their books in print. In this edition, he gives readers an even more interactive experience by incorporating exercises he's developed during his many years conducting workshops. An all-new chapter on supportive critiquing shows readers how to make contacts in the all-important community of writers and how to get help with the process of writing and refining. This revised edition also includes an updated section on getting published that addresses print-on-demand, electronic books, and the Internet. This revised edition presents a spiritual approach to writing for beginners and seasoned authors, with numerous exercises to get you writing. Hal has authored and coauthored over thirty successful books, with more than 1.2 million copies in print, in six languages. His books cover a range of subjects including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. As a leading writing coach and editor he has helped over 200 authors develop successful books, including several national bestsellers. Hal's most recent books are Backland Graces: Four Novellas; Write Starts: Prompts, Quotes & Exercises to Jumpstart Your Creativity; and Write from the Heart: Unleashing the Power of Your Creativity. His books on creative writing make him one of the most sought-after writing coaches in the country. He lives and works in northern California.
As an avid proponent of independent publishing, Hal is the cofounder with Susan J. Sparrow of Tenacity Press, a co-op publisher whose list of titles includes poetry, fiction, and non-fiction.
To learn more, visit his website at www.HalZinaBennett.com. "Hal Zina Bennett practices writing as a spiritual path. He teaches with compassion and wisdom born of experience and humility."
