The Artist’s Way is a book about self-discovery and the journey of creative healing. It explores the myths, pitfalls and permissions of the creative process to enable readers to break through blocks and launch new directions. This edition features all-new material reflecting ten years of work with thousands of people on their artistic path.
For creative people who want to be more creative and live the artist life, The Artist’s Way is an inspirational guide that helps you get back into your own creative flow. In a series of lessons, journaling prompts and exercises, Julia Cameron shows us how to break free from self-imposed limitations, discover our true potential and rediscover the joy of making art.
The Artist’s Way is a revolutionary, comprehensive program for liberating the artist that lives in all of us. Based on her own experience and supported by over twenty years of clinical work, Julia Cameron presents a step-by-step course to help artists break through blocks and into their creative flow. Whether you write or paint or sculpt or sing or dance–or do none of these things but recognize that you have an unrealized need to create–this book can help you find your true self-expression and make your vision come alive on the page, canvas, keyboard…or stage.”
This classic guide to creativity and personal development is essential reading for anyone who wants to find their true voice, overcome artistic blocks and fears, and become a more fulfilled person. Author Julia Cameron offers practical advice, from dealing with negative thoughts that stifle creativity to freeing your inner artist through simple exercises in morning pages and art.
About The Artist’s Way Book
The Artist’s Way is a 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 one decade ago, it is a powerfully provocative and inspiring work.
In a new introduction to the book, Julia Cameron reflects upon the impact of The Artist’s Way and describes the work she has done during the last decade and the new insights into the creative process that she has gained. Updated and expanded, this anniversary edition reframes The Artist’s Way for a new century.