{"product_id":"the-swirl-and-swing-of-meredith-allard-9798218571306","title":"The Swirl and Swing of Words: Embracing the Writing Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eA meditative guide to the heart of the creative journey. Learn how to live with presence, purpose, and the radical joy of a creative life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriting is more than a profession. It is a way of seeing. To be a writer is to live with an open heart and a keen eye, finding the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary. Yet, the path of the creator is often fraught with doubt and the pressures of the modern world. How do we stay true to our vision when the well runs dry?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Swirl and Swing of Words\u003c\/em\u003e, Meredith Allard offers a soulful roadmap for the creative journey. Drawing on her decades of experience as an author, editor, and writing instructor, she invites you to move beyond the technicalities of the page and into the vibrant reality of the \u003cem\u003eliving\u003c\/em\u003e writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough insightful reflections and encouraging wisdom, you will discover how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNurture the Creative Well: Learn to draw inspiration from the smallest moments of daily life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster the Emotional Landscape: Navigate the unique joys and inevitable challenges of the artistic life with grace and resilience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice Being Present: Cultivate the mindfulness necessary to capture the vivid present on the page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClaim Your Artistic Soul: Reconnect with your \u003cem\u003ewhy\u003c\/em\u003e and embrace your dream of being a writer-at any stage of your journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoughtful, empathetic, and deeply inspiring, \u003cem\u003eThe Swirl and Swing of Words\u003c\/em\u003e is a sanctuary for the creative spirit. It is an invitation to live fully, write bravely, and find meaning in every word.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Meredith Allard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798218571306\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lemon Moon Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/12\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.37d","brand":"Meredith Allard","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874362372351,"sku":"9798218571306","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-swirl-and-swing-of-meredith-allard-9798218571306","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}