Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer’s Craft
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Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer’s Craft is a nonfiction book by Natalie Goldberg that offers practical guidance, reflections, and exercises on developing a consistent and authentic writing practice.
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| Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer’s Craft canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8831271 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer’s Craft Context triple: [Natalie Goldberg, hasWritten, Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer’s Craft]
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A.
Sometimes the Magic Works: Lessons from a Writing Life
Sometimes the Magic Works: Lessons from a Writing Life is a memoir and craft book in which fantasy author Terry Brooks reflects on his career and shares insights into the art and practice of writing.
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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft is Stephen King’s part-memoir, part-writing guide that blends personal anecdotes with practical advice on the art and discipline of writing.
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C.
A Writer’s Life
A Writer’s Life is a memoir by American journalist Gay Talese that reflects on his decades-long career and the craft of literary nonfiction.
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D.
"Dance Lessons for Writers"
"Dance Lessons for Writers" is a short story by Ian McEwan that appears as one of the pieces in his collection "First Love, Last Rites."
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E.
book The Creative Act: A Way of Being
The Creative Act: A Way of Being is a philosophical and practical exploration of creativity by legendary music producer Rick Rubin, offering reflections and guidance on living a more creative life.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer’s Craft Target entity description: Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer’s Craft is a nonfiction book by Natalie Goldberg that offers practical guidance, reflections, and exercises on developing a consistent and authentic writing practice.
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A.
Sometimes the Magic Works: Lessons from a Writing Life
Sometimes the Magic Works: Lessons from a Writing Life is a memoir and craft book in which fantasy author Terry Brooks reflects on his career and shares insights into the art and practice of writing.
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B.
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft is Stephen King’s part-memoir, part-writing guide that blends personal anecdotes with practical advice on the art and discipline of writing.
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C.
A Writer’s Life
A Writer’s Life is a memoir by American journalist Gay Talese that reflects on his decades-long career and the craft of literary nonfiction.
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D.
"Dance Lessons for Writers"
"Dance Lessons for Writers" is a short story by Ian McEwan that appears as one of the pieces in his collection "First Love, Last Rites."
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E.
book The Creative Act: A Way of Being
The Creative Act: A Way of Being is a philosophical and practical exploration of creativity by legendary music producer Rick Rubin, offering reflections and guidance on living a more creative life.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
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| instanceOf |
nonfiction book
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writing guide ⓘ |
| about |
attention and observation in writing
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craft techniques for writers ⓘ daily writing practice ⓘ process of writing ⓘ revision and editing ⓘ |
| author | Natalie Goldberg ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| educationalUse |
creative writing courses
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writing workshops ⓘ |
| follows | Writing Down the Bones ⓘ |
| genre |
craft of writing
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nonfiction ⓘ |
| hasExerciseType |
observation-based prompts
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reflection prompts on the writing life ⓘ timed writing exercises ⓘ |
| hasPart |
practical guidance for writers
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reflections on the writing life ⓘ writing exercises ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
aspiring writers
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experienced writers ⓘ teachers of writing ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryForm | essay collection ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
authentic voice in writing
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creative writing ⓘ discipline in writing ⓘ mindfulness and writing ⓘ writing practice ⓘ |
| nonfictionSubject |
creativity
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literary technique ⓘ self-improvement for writers ⓘ |
| style |
conversational prose
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memoir-infused instruction ⓘ |
| theme |
consistency in writing practice
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developing a writing habit ⓘ overcoming creative blocks ⓘ relationship between life and writing ⓘ spiritual aspects of writing ⓘ trusting one’s own voice ⓘ |
| workOf | Natalie Goldberg ⓘ |
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Subject: Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer’s Craft Description of subject: Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer’s Craft is a nonfiction book by Natalie Goldberg that offers practical guidance, reflections, and exercises on developing a consistent and authentic writing practice.
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