“Without The Artist’s Way, there would have been no Eat, Pray, Love.” —Elizabeth GilbertThe Artist’s Way is the seminal book on the subject of creativity. An international bestseller, millions of readers have found it to be an invaluable guide to living the artist’s life. Still as vital today—or perhaps even more so—than it was when it was first published twenty five years ago, it is a powerfully … published twenty five years ago, it is a powerfully provocative and inspiring work. Julia Cameron reflects upon the impact of The Artist’s Way and shares additional insights into the creative process that she has gained. Updated and expanded, this anniversary edition reframes The Artist’s Way for today’s creatives.
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I read this book a few years ago when I felt like my creativity was buried. And really, you do more than just “read” this book; it’s an experience, a journey you participate in. Twelve weeks in these pages helped me recover my artistic self by poking and prodding at so many hang-ups, excuses, beliefs, patterns of thinking and living that were holding me back. Julia has a way of hitting the target with each chapter, and the weekly tasks are integral to the journey. It really is a process of recovery – finding the artist’s heart inside of you that has been lost, minimized, malnourished, or totally buried. I highly recommend this to all artists!
I have read and used this book more than once – first time was years ago with a group of ladies that I did not know – we all became very good friends. Now whenever I feel I am back in that pre- Artist’s Way of life – I pick the book up and reread it again. I have also read Vein of Gold and am currently reading It’s Never Too Late To Begin Again.
This book is a must for anyone who wants to connect with their creative self. It has enriched my life in so many ways
Love all of her books
Great for filling the well and getting back in touch with my creative self.
Another life-changing book, for the artist that is in us all, whether buried deep and denied or floundering on the surface. Not a quick read but a course, full of questions that lead to a series of aha moments to release whatever is holding you back from unleashing and fulfilling the enormous creative potential that each of us is born with. Work through this book and you work through your life, kindly, compassionately and empoweringly.
Great book to help unblock your creativity!
This book is such an inspirational tool for every creative individual be he/she a writer, actor, screenwriter, graphic artist, painter or anyone who creatively expresses himself or herself. Being an author, I was especially inspired by this book and recommend it to whomever is seeking encouragement in their craft. I have even quoted Julia Cameron on my author’s website under the Inspiration tab.
Helped me to uncover a hidden talent…drawing!
great read. We worked through it with a group. I need to go back through it again
Enjoyed the exercises in this book!
loved this book – had a copy years ago. It got me journaling which has changed my life. Now i’m happy to have it on my reader.
Excellent Book and the first in a series. I noticed that the format of the next few books work better because the chapter contents are not as dense nor as long as this original book which allows for better reflection. Highly recommend this book and the next two in the series.
Excellent book. Healing, inspiring and therapeutic. A must read. It enriched me and my life.
A phenomenal book that will help ANY person (whether or not you’re an artist).
Very informative book, it teaches you how to get into a creative mood by using free lance documenting, emptying your mind of all your worries by writing three pages of free handwriting focusing on all the junk in your mind that inhibits your creativity…and that is just in the first three chapters! It gets even better from that point! I can highly recommend this book!
A little out dated but it have some great exercises to get motivated.
A very inspirational book for anyone with a desire to open up their creativity!! Very powerful!
Motivating!
This book deals in a straightforward, practical way with the utterly subject topics of creativity and inspiration. I’m about halfway through and have found the exercises exactly as described: at once liberating and painful as I struggle against what Steven Pressfield in his similarly veined (but less course-like) book The War of Art calls “resistance.” Very helpful!