My thanks to both NetGalley and the publisher Independent Publishers Group- The Collective Book Studio for an advanced copy of writing and wellness guide.

Everyone dreams, though what we dream about are all different. Some dream of better worlds, some dream about controlling the world. We have good dreams, and nightmares in equal measures. Dreams had make us happy, or make us feel bad for not making them come true. Dreams are a way that the soul and the mind can meet and compare notes. Creatively dreams can influence us, make an artist want to complete that project, write that book, finish that screenplay, which is the subject of the book by Tzivia Gover. Dreaming on the Page: Tap Into Your Midnight Mind to Supercharge Your Writing is a writing guide that goes right to the source of our creativity and how we can move dreams to the printed page.

The book begins with the author discussing her interest in not only her own dreamscape but th dreams and meanings of dreams to others. Some of the ideas mentioned are pretty interesting in themselves, which highlights a lot of the ideas of this book. Dreams not only help us creatively but spiritually. The book than details the ideas on how to communicate to the waking mind what it has projected overnight, how to create a dream journal, an how to optimize a sleeping space to make it both comfortable and efficient to write down what happens. Gover explores works by writers who have written about dreams, or have had stories appear to them in dreams, along with experiences by others in her classes or have communicated with her. Prompts are suggested, along with writing exercises and meditative ideas on expanding and encouraging dreams, and how to focus on them. One point that arises again and again is that not only is this a book for writing, but it is a book for wellness, as understanding what we think about sleeping, is just as important as what we do in waking hours.

Gover has a very nice writing style, able to communicate a lot of ideas, and suggestions without sounding to well hippie, and yet is able to give a sense of fun, and excitement about this journey that readers might be attempting soon. The prompts are very rewarding, and really do get creative ideas flowing. Some of Gover's suggestions for making sense of the chaos that can be a dream are interesting, and could be both fun and revealing. Gover does want readers to be both having fun while creating, and feel better about themselves. For all the discussions on writing the book does focus on helping the whole person, as dreams tell us quite a lot about our true feelings and can help us greatly in our everyday life.

A different kind of writing book, one that is both spiritual and creative, with lots of good prompts, exercises, stories, and examples to build on and find encouragement from. A very good book for inspiring writers to get ideas from, or for people who are having hard times, and need something to encourage them, dreams can do that. And keep us going.

A fascinating look at the intersection of dreaming and writing practices. A recommended purchase for collections where writing craft and new age titles are popular.

This book, with all of its enthusiasm and encouragement, may have started something. in me. Punctuated by quotes on dreams and dreaming from well-known writers and psychologists, “Dreaming on the Page” manages to be both a practical writing guide, a tool for self-contemplation, and something a little magical.

The first half of the book deals with the dreams themselves and how we relate to them. I enjoyed the author’s discussion on how to make writing your dreams into a ritual of sorts, with a special pen and notebook, at a particular time of day, in a certain location with items that inspire or comfort you, so that the dreaming, the recording of the dreams, and the transformation of the dream material into something new and creative, becomes part of your daily life.

The author warns us not to focus so much on what the dreams MEAN but rather how they make us FEEL – that we need to listen and trust ourselves. Easy in concept, but harder to do (at least for me). I found it particularly useful and encouraging when the author suggested that one beat “dreamer’s block” by listening to their own natural rhythms of asleep and awake and taking advantage of their creative moments

The second half of the book was made up of different kinds of writing prompts for poetry and prose. Exercises include guided imagery from myths, asking yourself questions about the people and items in your dreams, etc., etc. I tried and enjoyed a few of them and look forward to trying more as time goes on. I took a lot of notes as I read this, and I hope to use it to start some good writing habits.

My sincere thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for a review copy of this creative and delightful guide to dreaming and writing.

Gover has had a long interest in dreams. She relates dreams to writing in this book with a particular emphasis on poetry. She starts out by reminding us we dream every night, whether we remember them or not. She suggests a practice to help us in the skill of dream recall. She then give many practical ideas on how to use the imagery and information our subconscious reveals through dreams.

I found this to be a very practical book. I appreciate Gover's suggestions, such as keeping a pad and pen at bedside for immediate recall upon waking. I also appreciate the variety of exercises and writing prompts she has included in the book. I liked her general comments on using dreams to help us understand the world and our place in it. She has included suggestions for forming a group to establish a community in using dreams for writing.

This is a good book for aspiring and established writers. Using the ideas in the book will help generate new ideas and may reveal new and useful information for the writing habit.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.

Ever since I have stopped working in Corporate America I find my dreams have become memorable and exciting. Sometimes it is as if I’m dreaming a book or story. A few times now I’ve woken up and jotted things down because it really was a great story, or at least the beginning of one. And then I what if?

What if I took it further? What if I developed it? Trust me, I have no grandiose idea that it would be published, but just for myself. or maybe as something to leave behind for my younger family members one day when I’m gone and they’re old enough to read it. Why not?

We thinking about it is. One thing, but then I saw this book and it is just what I needed to get me started. It’s a great tool for getting the story out of my dreams and onto paper. The tips, fee and encouragement are what every would be writer needs to help get them from dream to reality. Well written and such great guidance and advice shared!

I loved this! This is basically a mix between writing, dreaming, and medication, and using all three to find wellbeing. I haven't had a chance to fully engage with all of the activities yet, but just reading through the book has made my own dreams more vivid and memorable. I'm going to buy the hardcopy so that it will be easier to go through the activities and make notes.

Thank you to Independent Publishers Group, The Collective Book Studio and NetGalley for the opportunity to access this free e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

The book explores the relationship between dreams and writing. Describes how to write a dream journal and dream chronology.. discusses creating a ritual and space for writing. Writing prompts. Useful for writer s of all types, particularly fiction writers.q