Books Available

Elizabeth Ayres is the author of Know the Way, Home Again (a compact disk); Writing the Wave: Inspired Rides for Aspiring Writers (how-to book); The Ultimate Creative Writing Workshop (audio album); Writing the Wave (audio album).

Below you will find a description of available works, testimonials, and a link for your purchasing convenience. You can always call 1-800-510-1049 for more information.

know the way cover"Know the Way is an indispensable companion for anyone who feels lost on the journey called life. Whether you love poetry or hate it, you’ll agree that this book is the next best thing to a live performance by the internationally acclaimed writer and teacher, Elizabeth Ayres, who explains, “Poetry is my ‘pull yourself up by your own bootstraps’ way to live. That’s why I’ve given you a prose explanation for each poem. By sharing with you the ‘slice of life’ from which the work evolved, I hope to provide you with a clear pathway into your own deepest knowing.”

"Know the Way is a road map to those 'places of the heart' we all need to find. A joy to read. A pleasure to recommend." -- Annie Dillard, Pulitzer Prize for Pilgrim at Tinker Creek.

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home againHome Again is a 77 minute compact disk containing 7 of Elizabeth's most popular essays and 8 of her poems. It's just $15, and the cost includes free shipping. To order by credit card, click on the button below.


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wave coverWriting the Wave is the creative writing how-to book that makes the writing process safe, easy and fun while honoring its spiritual depth and mystery. Proven by hundreds of writers in Elizabeth Ayres' popular Writing the Wave Workshop, the exercises are applicable to any genre: fiction, nonfiction, poetry ... even business writers benefit from them. And while the book caters to the needs of the beginning writer, more advanced writers looking for a creative jumpstart will like it too. Written with warmth and wit, it'll get you writing and keep you writing from the very first page. The interactive style will make you feel like you have your very own personal trainer, and the graphics will charm and delight you.

"Elizabeth Ayres has thought long and hard about the writing process, and is one of the most seasoned and exemplary practitioners in the field of teaching writing. This book is an invaluable distillation of her insights and experiences. I cannot imagine any beginning writer or struggling writer not coming away with some inspiration from it." -- Phillip Lopate, editor, The Art of the Essay and Writing New York.

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