Writing as a Sacred Path: A Practical Guide to Writing with Passion and Purpose
A supportive guide to approaching writing as a sacred art and to discovering spirituality through the process of writing.

In this inspiring guide, writing teacher and anthropologist Jepson draws on her worldwide travels and studies of spiritual traditions to present a refreshing approach to the art of writing. Through rituals, exercises, dream analysis, and more, writers will find fresh techniques for honing their skills, overcoming creative blocks, and finding their authentic voices, while writing bravely, honestly, and with true vision.
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Writing as a Sacred Path: A Practical Guide to Writing with Passion and Purpose
A supportive guide to approaching writing as a sacred art and to discovering spirituality through the process of writing.

In this inspiring guide, writing teacher and anthropologist Jepson draws on her worldwide travels and studies of spiritual traditions to present a refreshing approach to the art of writing. Through rituals, exercises, dream analysis, and more, writers will find fresh techniques for honing their skills, overcoming creative blocks, and finding their authentic voices, while writing bravely, honestly, and with true vision.
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Writing as a Sacred Path: A Practical Guide to Writing with Passion and Purpose

Writing as a Sacred Path: A Practical Guide to Writing with Passion and Purpose

by Jill Jepson
Writing as a Sacred Path: A Practical Guide to Writing with Passion and Purpose

Writing as a Sacred Path: A Practical Guide to Writing with Passion and Purpose

by Jill Jepson

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A supportive guide to approaching writing as a sacred art and to discovering spirituality through the process of writing.

In this inspiring guide, writing teacher and anthropologist Jepson draws on her worldwide travels and studies of spiritual traditions to present a refreshing approach to the art of writing. Through rituals, exercises, dream analysis, and more, writers will find fresh techniques for honing their skills, overcoming creative blocks, and finding their authentic voices, while writing bravely, honestly, and with true vision.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781587613258
Publisher: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
Publication date: 12/01/2008
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

JILL JEPSON is assistant professor of English at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she teaches creative writing and linguistics. She has taught writing for 15 years and is an award-winning research anthropologist. She also offers online writing workshops.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Chapter 1 The Call 1

Chapter 2 The Sacred Gift 10

Part I The Mystic Journey 30

Chapter 3 Transcendent Awareness 33

Chapter 4 Crazy Wisdom 49

Part II The Monastic Path 74

Chapter 5 The Writer in Silence and Solitude 77

Chapter 6 The Writer in Community 96

Part III The Way of the Shaman 122

Chapter 7 Darkness and Healing on the Writer's Path 126

Chapter 8 Sacred Ground 151

Part IV The Warrior Road 176

Chapter 9 Honor and Courage in the Writing Life 179

Chapter 10 Strategy and Skill for the Warrior Writer 205

Conclusion: Walking the Sacred Path 226

Endnotes 228

Bibliography 235

Index 240

About the Author 246

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