Writing Spiritual Books

Spurred by books such as Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way" and Natalie Goldberg's "Writing Down the Bones, " interest in writing and spiritual growth is greater than ever. At the same time, personal growth books are mainstays of the bestseller lists.

In "Writing Spiritual Books, " Hal Zina Bennett, who has coached such well-known writers as Shakti Gawain, Judith Orloff, and Jerry Jampolsky, blends these trends, showing readers how to focus on their spiritual experience in a way that will enlighten and captivate others. Including both anecdotal and prescriptive material gleaned from his work as a writing coach, the book contains writing exercises, exploratory questions, and other practical guidance. A useful resource section addresses the too-often-neglected issue of finding an agent and publisher with current lists of both. Individual chapters include Choosing a Vehicle for Your Message, Where to Begin -- Finding Models to Follow and Read Deeply, and Getting Published and What Comes Later.