An empowering guide to discovering your creative potential and pursuing a creative life, from the multi-million copy bestselling author of The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron.
‘The queen of change’ The New York Times
In The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, Julia Cameron offered a way to discover, or rediscover, your creative path.
Now in Letters to a Young Artist, Cameron shares her wisdom on living a creative life, offering practical guidance, encouragement and inspiration for anyone seeking to nurture their creativity and develop their artistic practice.
Written in the form of letters to an aspiring artist, this empowering book includes Julia Cameron's hints on how to become an artist and encourage the creative flow, including:
- Creative exercises - for example, she suggests writing 14 pages on anything every morning
- Advice on an artist's approach to many aspects of life, including work and play, rest and exercise, adventure and security, relationships and sex, personal appearance
- Invaluable encouragement in dealing with creative blocks and temporary failure
Whether you are a writer, artist, musician, or simply looking to reconnect with your creativity, this inspiring guide is an essential companion for overcoming blocks and discovering your creative potential.
Praise for Julia Cameron and The Artist’s Way:
‘Fascinating (and fun)’ Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love
‘I absolutely love this book ... It's a really good starting point to discover what lights you up’ Emma Gannon, bestselling author of The Success Myth
‘Unlock your inner creativity and ease your anxiety’ Daily Telegraph
‘So inspiring’ Reese Witherspoon, award-winning actress and producer
‘Completely changed my life’ Kerry Washington, Golden Globe Award-winning actress
‘For those who will use it, it is a valuable tool to get in touch with their own creativity’ Martin Scorsese, Academy Award-winning director
‘This book has been revolutionary in my creative life. It's a must-read for every artist’ Ito Aghayere, actress
