Monday, October 13, 2025

Book Review: Zen in the Art of Writing


In Zen in the Art of Writing, Ray Bradbury’s love for his craft shines. With signature wisdom, wit, and verve, Bradbury delves into his prolific writing career, exploring the creation of countless stories, novels, plays, movies, and more that have stood the test of time. Written over a thirty-year period, these inspirational essays insist that there is a “deep well of explosive self-revelation” in all of us waiting to be released through the process of writing.

Bradbury’s essays illuminate the passion and intellect of one of the most inventive and prolific artists of the 20th century. He reveals how writers can find their own unique path to developing their voice and style. Zen celebrates the art of writing that will delight, impassion, and inspire, but most of all, it celebrates life.

This new edition of Bradbury's collection of essays will be published on November 11, 2025. Simon and Schuster provided an early galley for review.

The introduction by published author Dan Chaon serves as an example of how these twelve essays by Bradbury (written from 1961 to 1986) can yield results. They will certainly prove beneficial for some aspiring writers.

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