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The Creative Act
Why it fits
The Creative Act
Rick Rubin - Best spacious, taste-centered creative companion.
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Best Books for Creative Work
A creative shelf for practice, resistance, attention, craft, story, and getting unstuck.
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The first shelf
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The War of Art
Why it fits
The War of Art
Steven Pressfield - Best stern little book for resistance.
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The Artist's Way
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The Artist's Way
Julia Cameron - Best workbook for recovering creative confidence.
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On Writing
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On Writing
Stephen King - Best craft memoir for writers.
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Bird by Bird
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Bird by Bird
Anne Lamott - Best emotional companion for messy drafts.
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Storyworthy
Why it fits
Storyworthy
Matthew Dicks - Best for turning ordinary moments into stories.
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Writing Down the Bones
Why it fits
Writing Down the Bones
Natalie Goldberg - Best for building a writing practice.
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