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My husband recently set me up using a different computer and system, so
I've had a little trouble lately figuring out how to send messages here. 
I noticed my original post  on Natalie Goldberg's workshop was empty, so
let me try again here.  I think I've got it figured out now!

Last weekend I attended a writing workshop given by Natalie Goldberg,
author of "Wild Mind" and "Writing Down the Bones."  This is supposedly
her last workshop for a good many years.  I'm so glad I had the
opportunity to attend.  I've read her books and used her method of
writing practice for several years now.  While I didn't learn anything
new (I didn't expect to, since I'd read the books), it was a really
rewarding opportunity for me to reinforce those self-nurturing beliefs
she teaches concerning writing, rather than the self-critical ones I
struggle with when I sit down to write.

Has anyone else here been to one of her workshops?

Awhile back on this board, the topic came up concerning how-to writing
books and what people thought of them.  I remember someone writing about
Natalie Goldberg's books and saying that he didn't know how much credit
to give to Goldberg's teachings on writing because she'd never published
anything besides writing books and a few poems.  Well, now you'll be able
to judge for yourself because she announced at the workshop her
soon-to-be published books:  "Long Quiet Highway" (nonfiction about her
meditaion/writing teacher and other teachers) and "Banana Rose"
(fiction).  

I personally recommend her books on writing.  They've helped me out a lot
in being able to dismantle the very critical editor in my head and get
writing, and also to get in touch with the strength of my own voice.