The creative process doesn't have to be tortuous - with "The Tao of Writing"; it can be glorious. Invoking the principles of the Tao allows writers to do their best work ever. By tapping into the true flow of their creativity, writers can discover and develop their true talents and abilities. Here the author uses the connection between teaching, writing and the tenets of the Tao to help writers hone their craft from a new perspective, enhancing their work and their creative journey. Organised into three parts, this engaging book is as practical as it is inspiring: The Philosophy - Why the Tao in Writing: A brief introduction to taoist thought, drawing from the "Tao Te Ching", "Chuang Tze", the "Tao of Pooh" and well-known writers; The Twelve Principles of Tao in Writing: Exploring the twelve principles of the Tao in relation to writing; Applying the Tao to Writing: More than 100 writing exercises that help set the writers in motion and build their momentum to create original, well-realised works. With "The Tao of Writing" as their guide, readers can overcome "writer's rigor mortis," and become better, happier, more productive writers.