In Writing Spiritual Books, Hal Zina Bennett, who has coached such well-known writers as Shakti Gawain, Judith Orloff, and Jerry Jampolsky, shows readers how to focus on their spiritual experience in a way that will enlighten and captivate others. Including both anecdotal and prescriptive material gleaned from his work as a writing coach, the book contains writing exercises, exploratory questions, and other practical guidance. A useful resource section addresses the too-often-neglected issue of finding an agent and publisher with current lists of both. Individual chapters include Choosing a Vehicle for Your Message, Where to Begin - Finding Models to Follow and Read Deeply, and Getting Published and What Comes Later. An essential guidebook for spiritual writers and a fantastic resource for anyone desiring to write a spiritual book. 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. "This is a fantastic resource for anyone desiring to write a spiritual book."
