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• The Artist's Way

  a Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity

  Cameron, Julia

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  First published in 1992, this book is still an valuable resource for those interested in expanding their creative side. Cameron walks readers through daily and weekly creative exercises.

• Big Magic

  Creative Living Beyond Fear

  Gilbert, Elizabeth, 1969-

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  Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love, encourages readers to embrace their curiosity and tap into the joy and playfulness of creativity.

• Writing Down the Bones

  Goldberg, Natalie

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  'Writing Down the Bones' utilizies short chapters containing practices for established writers and beginner writers alike. Goldberg combines humor and practicality in this guide to writing with skill and stepping out of your comfort zone.

• Steal Like An Artist

  10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative

  Kleon, Austin,

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  Austin Kleon's 'Steal Like An Aritst' is a small book with a big message. His advice acts as good reminders for those with a creative practice and encouragement for those beginning their creative practice.

• The Creative Act

  a Way of Being

  Rubin, Rick,

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  In his work as a music producer, Rick Rubin encourages his collaboraters to tap into who they really are. 'The Creative Act' asks readers to re-evaluate their relationship with the world in order to unleash the creative side within…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Daily Rituals

  How Artists Work

  Currey, Mason,

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  'Daily Rituals' contains ancedotes from 161 individuals, from playwrights and poets to scientisits and mathematicians sharing the rituals that get them through the day. Some featured individuals include Anne Rice, Charles Darwin and Jane…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Creative Habit

  Learn It and Use It for Life : a Practical Guide

  Tharp, Twyla,

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  In 'The Creative Habit' Tharp provides more than 30 excercises to get out of a rut and establish your creative process. She believes creativity comes from preperation and the willingness to make creative acts a part of your daily routine.

• Bird by Bird

  Some Instructions on Writing and Life

  Lamott, Anne

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  Lamott wrote 'Bird by Bird' as an instructional guide on how to write. Some chapters include "Short Assignments," "False Starts" and "Writers Block." Lamott uses humor even as she touches on the raw, emotional, realistic aspects of being a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• On Writing

  a Memoir of the Craft

  King, Stephen, 1947-

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  Bestselling author Stephen King's 'On Writing' is said to be part memoir, part master class on the craft of writing. He includes the necessary tools every writer must have as well as tales from his career as a writer. An interesting read…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Embrace Your Weird

  Face Your Fears and Unleash Creativity

  Day, Felicia

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  'Embrace Your Weird' guides readers through excercises about overcoming fear, accepting criticism, and letting go of perfectionism. An emphasis is placed on establishing a community of creatives to share with. This is an essential read for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

  Edwards, Betty (Betty Anne), 1926-

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  Edwards first published this book in 1979 where it stayed on the New York Times bestseller list for more than a year. 'Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain' is a crash course in enhancing creativity and viewing the world differently.

• The Power of Your Other Hand

  Unlock Creativity and Inner Wisdom Through the Right Side of Your Brain

  Capacchione, Lucia,

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  Art therapist Lucia Capacchione explores the creativity that comes with using your non-dominant hand and activating the right hemisphere of your brain. Capacchione will guide you through various writing and drawing excercises throughout…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• In the Company of Women

  Inspiration and Advice From Over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

  Bonney, Grace

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  In this inspirtational collection, over 100 women share their stories on embracing their creativity and overcoming hardships.

• In Pursuit of Inspiration

  Trust Your Instincts and Make More Art

  Dunn, Rae,

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  Rae Dunn's book is a quick read, focsuing primarily on images, with text written like a journal entry scattered throughout. She encourages readers to slow down and take in more of their world.