Dar Williams

Dar is a master at her crafts-- all of them. Singing, writing, teaching, and explaining the creative process. This is absolutely invaluable for any writer. She is a generous sharer of her wisdom-- and actively works to make the world, including our own imaginative worlds-- a better place. Reading this book feels like sitting with her in her living room as she shares her creative secrets.

I’m not really planning on writing any songs, but this was a fun listen to understand more of the process; I think I could liken it to poetry writing advice for those without instruments. But mostly I wanted to read this because I’ve been listening to The Honesty Room album for over twenty years, and the songs are embedded in my bones.

Tackles some difficult topics for a young teen and there were some great moments. It got a little preachy/ psychoanalytic at times. Not bad.

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