In this long-awaited sequel to her bestselling book Writing Down the Bones, Natalie Goldberg, one of the most sought-after writing teachers of our time, takes us to the next step in the writing process. Drawing on her own experience as a writer and a student of Zen, Natalie shows readers how to create a field big enough to allow their “wild mind” to wander…and then gently direct its tremendous energy into whatever they want to write. Here, too, is invaluable advice on how to overcome writer’s block, how to deal with the fear of criticism and rejection, how to get the most from working with an editor, and how to learn from reading accomplished authors.