Writing Down the Bones
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Writing Down the Bones is a widely influential book on writing practice that blends Zen Buddhist principles with practical exercises to help writers develop a free, disciplined, and authentic writing habit.
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| Writing Down the Bones canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Writing Down the Bones Context triple: [Natalie Goldberg, notableWork, Writing Down the Bones]
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A.
To the Bone
To the Bone is a 2017 drama film about a young woman’s struggle with anorexia, written and directed by Marti Noxon and starring Lily Collins.
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The Bones of What You Believe
The Bones of What You Believe is the critically acclaimed 2013 debut studio album by Scottish synth-pop band Chvrches, known for its shimmering electronic production and emotive, hook-driven songs.
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C.
The Bone Garden
The Bone Garden is a historical medical thriller novel by Tess Gerritsen that intertwines a modern-day mystery with a series of gruesome murders in 19th-century Boston.
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D.
Servant of the Bones
Servant of the Bones is a supernatural novel by Anne Rice that follows the story of a murdered young man whose spirit becomes a powerful, immortal genie bound to a set of ancient bones.
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E.
Court of Birds
Court of Birds is a picturesque, Spanish-style courtyard within the historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, known for its ornate architecture, tranquil ambiance, and decorative bird-themed features.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Writing Down the Bones Target entity description: Writing Down the Bones is a widely influential book on writing practice that blends Zen Buddhist principles with practical exercises to help writers develop a free, disciplined, and authentic writing habit.
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A.
To the Bone
To the Bone is a 2017 drama film about a young woman’s struggle with anorexia, written and directed by Marti Noxon and starring Lily Collins.
-
B.
The Bones of What You Believe
The Bones of What You Believe is the critically acclaimed 2013 debut studio album by Scottish synth-pop band Chvrches, known for its shimmering electronic production and emotive, hook-driven songs.
-
C.
The Bone Garden
The Bone Garden is a historical medical thriller novel by Tess Gerritsen that intertwines a modern-day mystery with a series of gruesome murders in 19th-century Boston.
-
D.
Servant of the Bones
Servant of the Bones is a supernatural novel by Anne Rice that follows the story of a murdered young man whose spirit becomes a powerful, immortal genie bound to a set of ancient bones.
-
E.
Court of Birds
Court of Birds is a picturesque, Spanish-style courtyard within the historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, known for its ornate architecture, tranquil ambiance, and decorative bird-themed features.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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writing guide ⓘ |
| aimsAt | developing authentic voice ⓘ |
| author | Natalie Goldberg NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| describes | freewriting ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
discipline in writing
ⓘ
nonjudgmental first drafts ⓘ |
| encourages |
acceptance of imperfection in drafts
ⓘ
observational awareness ⓘ writing without editing ⓘ |
| genre |
creativity
ⓘ
writing instruction ⓘ |
| hasEdition | 20th anniversary edition ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceOn |
creative writing education
ⓘ
writing pedagogy ⓘ |
| hasSequel |
Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer’s Craft
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Wild Mind: Living the Writer’s Life NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
discipline and freedom in art
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overcoming writer’s block ⓘ trusting the mind in writing ⓘ |
| includes | writing exercises ⓘ |
| integrates |
Zen Buddhist principles
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meditative awareness ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
aspiring writers
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experienced writers ⓘ |
| isDescribedAs | widely influential book on writing ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mediaType |
audiobook
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ebook ⓘ print ⓘ |
| notableConcept |
keep your hand moving
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writing as meditation ⓘ writing as practice ⓘ |
| originalPublisher | Shambhala Publications NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| promotes | daily writing practice ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1986 ⓘ |
| publisher | Shambhala Publications NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| setting | writing workshops ⓘ |
| structure | short essays ⓘ |
| subject |
Zen Buddhism
NERFINISHED
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creative writing ⓘ mindfulness in writing ⓘ writing practice ⓘ |
| teaches | writing through timed exercises ⓘ |
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