Thomas Moore on Writing

Through the simple act of writing we begin a process with prehistoric origins-one that sets us apart from every other living creature. Thomas Moore on Writing is an elegant reflection on the sacredness of words and their creation. Moore teaches that each word we write-whether it is part of a shopping list, a note to a friend, or a novel-connects us directly to the classic tradition of logos (or "word").

Once a revered practice guarded by monks in the sanctity of the scriptorium, writing con...