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The Heart To Start
by David Kadavy • 2017
Procrastination isn't laziness. It's ego. The fix is embracing terrible first drafts.
4.16
1k+
The Heart To Start Summary
The Heart To Start 93%
Procrastination isn't laziness. It's ego. The fix is embracing terrible first drafts.
by David Kadavy 2017
4.16
1k+ ratings
Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk
by Danielle Krysa • 2016
Ten mental blocks that keep you from creating, and the illustrated, pocket-sized ways around them.
3.68
2k+
Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk Summary
Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk 92%
Ten mental blocks that keep you from creating, and the illustrated, pocket-sized ways around them.
by Danielle Krysa 2016
3.68
2k+ ratings
Do the Work
by Steven Pressfield • 2011
Identify the enemy that stops you from starting, then follow a battle plan to finish.
3.97
21k+
Do the Work Summary
Do the Work 92%
Identify the enemy that stops you from starting, then follow a battle plan to finish.
by Steven Pressfield 2011
3.97
21k+ ratings
The War of Art
by Steven Pressfield • 2002
Procrastination is not a flaw but an enemy. The only weapon is daily, professional discipline.
3.97
120k+
The War of Art Summary
The War of Art 91%
Procrastination is not a flaw but an enemy. The only weapon is daily, professional discipline.
by Steven Pressfield 2002
3.97
120k+ ratings
Turning Pro
by Steven Pressfield • 2012
Amateur to pro is a daily choice, made fresh each morning, especially the bad ones.
4.15
14k+
Turning Pro Summary
Turning Pro 91%
Amateur to pro is a daily choice, made fresh each morning, especially the bad ones.
by Steven Pressfield 2012
4.15
14k+ ratings
Deep Writing
by Eric Maisel • 1999
A psychologist's method for quieting the inner critic and writing with real focus every day.
3.60
171
Deep Writing Summary
Deep Writing 91%
A psychologist's method for quieting the inner critic and writing with real focus every day.
by Eric Maisel 1999
3.60
171 ratings
The Courage to Write
by Ralph Keyes • 1995
Writing is terrifying. Published writers don't kill the fear; they turn it into sharper prose.
4.02
2k+
The Courage to Write Summary
The Courage to Write 91%
Writing is terrifying. Published writers don't kill the fear; they turn it into sharper prose.
by Ralph Keyes 1995
4.02
2k+ ratings
The Complete Artist's Way
by Julia Cameron • 2007
Three longhand pages each morning, a weekly solo date: two habits that cure creative paralysis.
4.30
2k+
The Complete Artist's Way Summary
The Complete Artist's Way 91%
Three longhand pages each morning, a weekly solo date: two habits that cure creative paralysis.
by Julia Cameron 2007
4.30
2k+ ratings
Mastering Creative Anxiety
by Eric Maisel • 2011
Anxiety comes with the job. Tools for managing it at every stage of the creative process.
3.93
240
Mastering Creative Anxiety Summary
Mastering Creative Anxiety 91%
Anxiety comes with the job. Tools for managing it at every stage of the creative process.
by Eric Maisel 2011
3.93
240 ratings
Big Magic
by Instaread Summaries • 2015
Ideas are alive, and they choose who gets them. Here's how to be chosen.
3.85
33
Big Magic Summary
Big Magic 91%
Ideas are alive, and they choose who gets them. Here's how to be chosen.
by Instaread Summaries 2015
3.85
33 ratings
Inspirations
by Julia Cameron • 2001
Your creativity isn't gone. It's buried under noise. Two simple practices dig it back out.
4.04
138
Inspirations Summary
Inspirations 91%
Your creativity isn't gone. It's buried under noise. Two simple practices dig it back out.
by Julia Cameron 2001
4.04
138 ratings
We Need Your Art
by Amie McNee • 2025
No permission needed. The tiny daily practice that outruns perfectionism and gets you to finished.
4.36
2k+
We Need Your Art Summary
We Need Your Art 91%
No permission needed. The tiny daily practice that outruns perfectionism and gets you to finished.
by Amie McNee 2025
4.36
2k+ ratings
If You Want to Write
by Brenda Ueland • 2012
Writing is not a gift for the few. It is a birthright you talked yourself out of.
4.12
9k+
If You Want to Write Summary
If You Want to Write 91%
Writing is not a gift for the few. It is a birthright you talked yourself out of.
by Brenda Ueland 2012
4.12
9k+ ratings
V Is for Vulnerable
by Seth Godin • 2012
The artist's ABC: vulnerability over polish, initiative over permission, impact over effort.
3.84
520
V Is for Vulnerable Summary
V Is for Vulnerable 91%
The artist's ABC: vulnerability over polish, initiative over permission, impact over effort.
by Seth Godin 2012
3.84
520 ratings
The Art of Creative Thinking
by Rod Judkins • 2015
Why artistic breakthroughs come from doubt, inexperience, and happy accidents, not innate talent.
4.00
3k+
The Art of Creative Thinking Summary
The Art of Creative Thinking 91%
Why artistic breakthroughs come from doubt, inexperience, and happy accidents, not innate talent.
by Rod Judkins 2015
4.00
3k+ ratings
Fearless Creating
by Eric Maisel • 1995
Anxiety kills more art than lack of talent. A guide for starting and finishing creative work.
3.89
366
Fearless Creating Summary
Fearless Creating 91%
Anxiety kills more art than lack of talent. A guide for starting and finishing creative work.
by Eric Maisel 1995
3.89
366 ratings
Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be
by Steven Pressfield • 2022
Your physical location and daily commitment open more doors than talent. Show up where it counts.
4.02
1k+
Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be Summary
Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be 91%
Your physical location and daily commitment open more doors than talent. Show up where it counts.
by Steven Pressfield 2022
4.02
1k+ ratings
The Artist's Way
by Julia Cameron • 2002
Two daily rituals to unblock your creativity: a morning brain-dump and a weekly solo expedition.
3.96
121k+
The Artist's Way Summary
The Artist's Way 90%
Two daily rituals to unblock your creativity: a morning brain-dump and a weekly solo expedition.
by Julia Cameron 2002
3.96
121k+ ratings
The Writers Journey
by Petros Eshetu • 2020
Every unwritten book begins with self-doubt. This is the system for writing yours anyway.
4.63
8
The Writers Journey Summary
The Writers Journey 90%
Every unwritten book begins with self-doubt. This is the system for writing yours anyway.
by Petros Eshetu 2020
4.63
8 ratings
Art and Fear
by David Bayles • 1994
Art is a skill, not a gift. The only secret to sustaining it: knowing how not to quit.
3.77
105k+
Art and Fear Summary
Art and Fear 90%
Art is a skill, not a gift. The only secret to sustaining it: knowing how not to quit.
by David Bayles 1994
3.77
105k+ ratings
Poke the Box
by Seth Godin • 2011
Stop waiting for instructions. Initiative is now the only career skill that cannot be automated.
3.77
15k+
Poke the Box Summary
Poke the Box 90%
Stop waiting for instructions. Initiative is now the only career skill that cannot be automated.
by Seth Godin 2011
3.77
15k+ ratings
The Artisan Soul
by Erwin Raphael McManus • 2014
You are creative by design. The reasons you forgot, and the path to remembering.
4.08
3k+
The Artisan Soul Summary
The Artisan Soul 90%
You are creative by design. The reasons you forgot, and the path to remembering.
by Erwin Raphael McManus 2014
4.08
3k+ ratings
Big Magic
by Elizabeth Gilbert • 2015
What if creativity isn't something you summon but something that's already looking for you?
3.96
236k+
Big Magic Summary
Big Magic 90%
What if creativity isn't something you summon but something that's already looking for you?
by Elizabeth Gilbert 2015
3.96
236k+ ratings
Feck Perfuction
by James Victore • 2019
Perfection kills more work than criticism ever did. A designer's guide to making things anyway.
4.04
2k+
Feck Perfuction Summary
Feck Perfuction 90%
Perfection kills more work than criticism ever did. A designer's guide to making things anyway.
by James Victore 2019
4.04
2k+ ratings
The Artist's Way Every Day
by Julia Cameron • 2009
Three pages of daily longhand writing, a weekly solo play date, and a year of creative unblocking.
3.90
52k+
The Artist's Way Every Day Summary
The Artist's Way Every Day 90%
Three pages of daily longhand writing, a weekly solo play date, and a year of creative unblocking.
by Julia Cameron 2009
3.90
52k+ ratings
Make Your Creative Dreams Real
by SARK • 2004
Five-minute actions to start creating when procrastination and perfectionism have you stuck.
4.10
1k+
Make Your Creative Dreams Real Summary
Make Your Creative Dreams Real 90%
Five-minute actions to start creating when procrastination and perfectionism have you stuck.
by SARK 2004
4.10
1k+ ratings
Embrace Your Weird
by Felicia Day • 2019
Turn your oddest traits and anxieties into creative output through unconventional exercises.
3.91
3k+
Embrace Your Weird Summary
Embrace Your Weird 90%
Turn your oddest traits and anxieties into creative output through unconventional exercises.
by Felicia Day 2019
3.91
3k+ ratings
Creative Calling
by Chase Jarvis • 2019
Creativity is a practice, not a gift. The daily system for building one that lasts.
4.16
2k+
Creative Calling Summary
Creative Calling 90%
Creativity is a practice, not a gift. The daily system for building one that lasts.
by Chase Jarvis 2019
4.16
2k+ ratings
The Vein of Gold
by Julia Cameron • 1996
Three pages a day, a solo date a week: the only tools needed to reclaim a creative life.
4.03
3k+
The Vein of Gold Summary
The Vein of Gold 90%
Three pages a day, a solo date a week: the only tools needed to reclaim a creative life.
by Julia Cameron 1996
4.03
3k+ ratings
The Creative Cure
by Jacob Nordby • 2021
Born creative, silenced by the world. The way back runs through joy, not discipline.
4.06
444
The Creative Cure Summary
The Creative Cure 90%
Born creative, silenced by the world. The way back runs through joy, not discipline.
by Jacob Nordby 2021
4.06
444 ratings
The Icarus Deception
by Seth Godin • 2012
The economy no longer rewards playing it safe; it demands you make art, not just widgets.
4.07
19k+
The Icarus Deception Summary
The Icarus Deception 90%
The economy no longer rewards playing it safe; it demands you make art, not just widgets.
by Seth Godin 2012
4.07
19k+ ratings
The Creative Habit
by Twyla Tharp • 2003
A choreographer's method for making creativity a daily practice instead of a waiting game.
4.09
42k+
The Creative Habit Summary
The Creative Habit 90%
A choreographer's method for making creativity a daily practice instead of a waiting game.
by Twyla Tharp 2003
4.09
42k+ ratings
Creativity for Life
by Eric Maisel • 2007
The creativity coach's manual for making art, selling it, and staying sane in between.
3.93
115
Creativity for Life Summary
Creativity for Life 90%
The creativity coach's manual for making art, selling it, and staying sane in between.
by Eric Maisel 2007
3.93
115 ratings
Drawing Out the Dragons
by James A. Owen • 2011
An illustrator's hard-won proof: the life you want is built one difficult choice at a time.
4.50
440
Drawing Out the Dragons Summary
Drawing Out the Dragons 90%
An illustrator's hard-won proof: the life you want is built one difficult choice at a time.
by James A. Owen 2011
4.50
440 ratings
The Practice
by Seth Godin • 2020
Creativity is a professional practice, not a personality. Show up, do the work, share it daily.
3.96
5k+
The Practice Summary
The Practice 90%
Creativity is a professional practice, not a personality. Show up, do the work, share it daily.
by Seth Godin 2020
3.96
5k+ ratings
On Becoming an Artist
by Ellen J. Langer • 2005
You don't need talent to make art. You need permission to begin badly.
3.75
363
On Becoming an Artist Summary
On Becoming an Artist 90%
You don't need talent to make art. You need permission to begin badly.
by Ellen J. Langer 2005
3.75
363 ratings
The Right to Write
by Julia Cameron • 1998
You don't need talent, permission, or the perfect sentence. Just this daily ritual.
4.07
6k+
The Right to Write Summary
The Right to Write 90%
You don't need talent, permission, or the perfect sentence. Just this daily ritual.
by Julia Cameron 1998
4.07
6k+ ratings
The Elements of Style
by William Strunk Jr. • 1918
Most writing advice starts too late. First answer why you're driven to be heard.
4.18
87k+
The Elements of Style Summary
The Elements of Style 90%
Most writing advice starts too late. First answer why you're driven to be heard.
by William Strunk Jr. 1918
4.18
87k+ ratings
Make Good Art
by Neil Gaiman • 2013
When your career, heart, or world falls apart, you have one creative option.
4.28
10k+
Make Good Art Summary
Make Good Art 90%
When your career, heart, or world falls apart, you have one creative option.
by Neil Gaiman 2013
4.28
10k+ ratings
Do the F*cking Work
by Brian Buirge • 2019
How to stop waiting for inspiration, survive your own bad taste, and ship work that matters.
3.92
281
Do the F*cking Work Summary
Do the F*cking Work 90%
How to stop waiting for inspiration, survive your own bad taste, and ship work that matters.
by Brian Buirge 2019
3.92
281 ratings
Find Your Artistic Voice
by Lisa Congdon • 2019
Voice is built, not born. Daily practice, borrowed influences, and the discomfort most artists flee.
4.05
3k+
Find Your Artistic Voice Summary
Find Your Artistic Voice 89%
Voice is built, not born. Daily practice, borrowed influences, and the discomfort most artists flee.
by Lisa Congdon 2019
4.05
3k+ ratings
The Way of the Fearless Writer
by Beth Kempton • 2023
Replace willpower with listening. A Japanese Zen approach to a writing life that sustains itself.
4.37
425
The Way of the Fearless Writer Summary
The Way of the Fearless Writer 89%
Replace willpower with listening. A Japanese Zen approach to a writing life that sustains itself.
by Beth Kempton 2023
4.37
425 ratings
Big Dreams, Daily Joys
by Elise Blaha Cripe • 2019
The productivity book for people who refuse to hustle: fewer tasks, more white space, bigger dreams.
4.39
1k+
Big Dreams, Daily Joys Summary
Big Dreams, Daily Joys 89%
The productivity book for people who refuse to hustle: fewer tasks, more white space, bigger dreams.
by Elise Blaha Cripe 2019
4.39
1k+ ratings
The Successful Author Mindset
by Joanna Penn • 2009
You can master plot and still not finish. The missing manual for the writer's inner game.
4.39
924
The Successful Author Mindset Summary
The Successful Author Mindset 89%
You can master plot and still not finish. The missing manual for the writer's inner game.
by Joanna Penn 2009
4.39
924 ratings
How to Be Here
by Rob Bell • 2016
Risking nothing is the bigger risk. How to find your calling and take the first step.
3.94
6k+
How to Be Here Summary
How to Be Here 89%
Risking nothing is the bigger risk. How to find your calling and take the first step.
by Rob Bell 2016
3.94
6k+ ratings
Nothing Scares Me
by Scott Allan • 2017
Confidence doesn't come first. Action does. A guide to moving before you feel ready.
4.12
258
Nothing Scares Me Summary
Nothing Scares Me 89%
Confidence doesn't come first. Action does. A guide to moving before you feel ready.
by Scott Allan 2017
4.12
258 ratings
The Van Gogh Blues
by Eric Maisel • 2002
Creative people crash for a different reason: they demand meaning from a universe that offers none.
3.99
455
The Van Gogh Blues Summary
The Van Gogh Blues 89%
Creative people crash for a different reason: they demand meaning from a universe that offers none.
by Eric Maisel 2002
3.99
455 ratings
Show Your Work!
by Austin Kleon • 2014
Share your unfinished work daily, and the audience finds you before you are ready.
4.08
62k+
Show Your Work! Summary
Show Your Work! 89%
Share your unfinished work daily, and the audience finds you before you are ready.
by Austin Kleon 2014
4.08
62k+ ratings
Daily Rituals
by Mason Currey • 2013
161 legendary artists didn't wait for inspiration. The real secret was far more boring.
3.65
21k+
Daily Rituals Summary
Daily Rituals 89%
161 legendary artists didn't wait for inspiration. The real secret was far more boring.
by Mason Currey 2013
3.65
21k+ ratings
Creativity
by Osho • 1999
Your natural creativity is blocked by ego and perfectionism. A spiritual guide to clearing the way.
4.18
3k+
Creativity Summary
Creativity 89%
Your natural creativity is blocked by ego and perfectionism. A spiritual guide to clearing the way.
by Osho 1999
4.18
3k+ ratings
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