The Art Spirit: Notes, Articles, Fragments of Letters and Talks to Students, Bearing on the Concept and ...21 reviews
Robert Henri, Janet J. Le Clair, ...

Basic Books, 1984

Every painter should own this book.

+ The Art Spirit: Notes, Articles, Fragments of Letters and Talks etc...
+ The Classic
+ The title says it all
+ An Art Spirit for Everyone
  
  











  



  
Creative Companion: How to Free Your Creative Spirit28 reviews
Sark

Celestial Arts, 1991

A ponderous book

+ A Genius...
+ the original is always great

I love SARK and have seen her speak but this was the first book of hers that I actually purchased. I loved it. I look forward to completely the exercises and places of examination that she creates in the book. When I read her work, I am brought to a place of self-reflection and learn so much ...
  
  











  



  
Foolsgold: Making Something from Nothing and Freeing Your Creative Process7 reviews
Susan G. Wooldridge

Harmony, 2007

Disappointed at first, now I love it!

+ Foolsgold is indeed a gem....
+ Susan G. Wooldridge is my hero.
+ Foolsgold
+ This Is A Treasure
  
  











  



  
Poemcrazy: Freeing Your Life with Words47 reviews
Susan G. Wooldridge

Three Rivers Press, 1997

Love this - not just for poets only!

+ Crazy about Poemcrazy
+ One of my favorites!
+ Discover the poet within
  
  











  



  
Moonlight Chronicles9 reviews
Dan Price, 2000

Buy this book!

+ Regain Your Sense of Childlike Wonder
+ living life
+ Amazing, life altering, a modern Jack Kerouac
  
  











  



  
Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within (Shambhala Pocket Classics)166 reviews
Natalie Goldberg

Shambhala, 2006

Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within

+ This is a wonderfully helpful book! I've recently read a wonderful example of fascinating memoir writing:
+ Easy reading & helpful instructions

Natalie Goldberg published this book in 1985 to critical acclaim. Her teaching revolutionized how writing is taught in the US. "Writing without stopping," one of the basic tenants of her book, is breakthrough, opening, connecting to what is deepest in you. It allows you access to your own deepest ...
  
  











  



  
The Artist's Way281 reviews
Julia Cameron

Tarcher, 2002

Good, and the sequels are even better.

+ A must read for anyone interested in being more creative, just being creative or living life to the fullest
+ The Artist's Way
+ This book is the best friend you can ever have
+ brilliant! a great guide book
  
  











  



  
The Red Book: A Deliciously Unorthodox Approach to Igniting Your Divine Spark41 reviews
Sera J. Beak

Jossey-Bass, 2006

Simple, sexy, spiritual - the way life ought to be!

+ I am not only awakened, but I have found true purpose in life!
+ Thank goodness a young person still goes on a spiritual journey
+ Redelicious!
+ THe Red Book
  
  











  



  
If You Want to Write: A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit75 reviews
Brenda Ueland

Graywolf Press, 2007

If You Want To Write

+ A Writer is a Person Who Writes!
+ Study writing
+ A Book for Every Writer!
+ Liberating
  
  











  



  
Creative License, The: Giving Yourself Permission to Be The Artist You Truly Are61 reviews
Danny Gregory

Hyperion, 2006

Artist, thou art loosed!

+ Everyone can draw!
+ I am loving Creative License by Danny Gregory
+ Inspiring!
  
  











  



  
A Big New Free Happy Unusual Life: Self Expression and Spiritual Practice for Those Who Have Time for Neither7 reviews

Broadway, 2002

Brilliant and funny

+ A Journey to Take Time and Time Again
+ Flawed but VERY meaningful
+ WOW!!!!
+ Find your own creativity
  
  











  



  
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles135 reviews
Steven Pressfield

Grand Central Publishing, 2003

Find your purpose

+ As fierce as it gets
+ The Art of Life Well Explained
+ Helpful for Certain People
  
  











  



  
Group Genius: The Creative Power of Collaboration (Your Coach in a Box)10 reviews
Keith Sawyer

Your Coach Digital, 2008

Major Contribution-Nearest Billionaire, Endow a Center for This Guy!

+ Getting more out of more people,other things being equal
+ Results
+ Leveraging the Genius of the Group
+ Collaborating multiplies your creativity
  
  











  



  
Old Friend from Far Away: The Practice of Writing Memoir11 reviews
Natalie Goldberg

Free Press, 2008

"What you fear, if you turn toward it, will give your writing teeth"

+ Let's write!
+ Old Friend from Far Away
+ Classic Goldberg
+ What a gift, both inspiring and practical -- for anyone who wants to write a memoir. I've recently found a fascinating example
  
  











  



  
Wild Mind: Living the Writer's Life53 reviews
Natalie Goldberg

Bantam, 1990

This book helped me enjoy my travelling years

+ Whether you are a writer or not...this book is awesome!
+ Great Writer's Reference
+ An Honest View of One Writer's Life
  
  











  



  
Old Friend from Far Away: The Practice of Writing Memoir11 reviews
Natalie Goldberg

Free Press, 2008

"What you fear, if you turn toward it, will give your writing teeth"

+ Let's write!
+ Old Friend from Far Away
+ Classic Goldberg
+ What a gift, both inspiring and practical -- for anyone who wants to write a memoir. I've recently found a fascinating example
  
  











  



  
Group Genius: The Creative Power of Collaboration (Your Coach in a Box)10 reviews
Keith Sawyer

Your Coach Digital, 2008

Major Contribution-Nearest Billionaire, Endow a Center for This Guy!

+ Getting more out of more people,other things being equal
+ Results
+ Leveraging the Genius of the Group
+ Collaborating multiplies your creativity
  
  











  



  
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles135 reviews
Steven Pressfield

Grand Central Publishing, 2003

Find your purpose

+ As fierce as it gets
+ The Art of Life Well Explained
+ Helpful for Certain People
  
  











  



  
Moonlight Chronicles9 reviews
Dan Price, 2000

Buy this book!

+ Regain Your Sense of Childlike Wonder
+ living life
+ Amazing, life altering, a modern Jack Kerouac
  
  











  



  
The Red Book: A Deliciously Unorthodox Approach to Igniting Your Divine Spark41 reviews
Sera J. Beak

Jossey-Bass, 2006

Simple, sexy, spiritual - the way life ought to be!

+ I am not only awakened, but I have found true purpose in life!
+ Thank goodness a young person still goes on a spiritual journey
+ Redelicious!
+ THe Red Book