The War of Art
Name the force that keeps you from your real work, then beat it by showing up every day.
Creativity
- 9 books
Big Magic
Live creatively alongside fear. Warm encouragement from the author of Eat Pray Love.
Bird by Bird
Funny, honest advice on writing and life: take it bird by bird, and allow terrible first drafts.
Show Your Work!
Share your process, not just your results. A short, illustrated guide to building an audience by being generous.
Steal Like an Artist
Nothing is original. A short, illustrated guide to borrowing well and making your own work.
The Creative Act
A legendary music producer's meditation on creativity as a way of being.
Hyperfocus
Learn when to focus intensely and when to let your mind wander, and why both make you more productive.
Rest
Rest isn't the opposite of work; it's what makes great work possible. Lessons from history's most creative people.
The Element
Finding the place where your natural talents meet your passion can transform your life.