Books to inspire you to think creatively
If you are wondering how and where to start on your creative journey, these great books are a fantastic place to start.
Big Magic: Creative Living beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
The author of Eat, Pray, Love shares her deep understanding of creativity, shattering the mystery and suffering that surround the process to show how easy it can be.
The Surreal Life of Leonora Carrington by Joanna Moorhead
This book is a joy, telling both the story of free-spirited painter Leonora Carrington and her relative Joanna Moorhead, who discovered her amazing life.
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
A warm, gently motivating guide that helps you quiet your inner critic, rebuild creative confidence and make space for the things you’ve always wanted to do.
The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
A meditative guide to unlocking creativity, blending philosophy and practical wisdom to help anyone approach life and art with openness and curiosity.
How to be an Artist by Jeffrey Saltz
A compact but insightful book packed with rules, prompts, and tough-love advice on all aspects of becoming an artist.
Daily Rituals by Mason Currey
A fascinating collection of the habits and routines of great artists, writers, and thinkers, showing how creativity fits into everyday life.