The Artist's Way: 30th Anniversary Edition

Julia Cameron

Mar 2002 · Sold by Penguin

About this ebook

"With its gentle affirmations, inspirational quotes, fill-in-the-blank lists and tasks — write yourself a thank-you letter, describe yourself at 80, for example — The Artist’s Way proposes an egalitarian view of creativity: Everyone’s got it."—The New York Times
 
"Morning Pages have become a household name, a shorthand for unlocking your creative potential"—Vogue

Over four million copies sold!

Since its first publication, The Artist's Way phenomena has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper connection to process and purpose. Julia Cameron's novel approach guides readers in uncovering problems areas and pressure points that may be restricting their creative flow and offers techniques to free up any areas where they might be stuck, opening up opportunities for self-growth and self-discovery.
 
The program begins with Cameron’s most vital tools for creative recovery – The Morning Pages, a daily writing ritual of three pages of stream-of-conscious, and The Artist Date, a dedicated block of time to nurture your inner artist. From there, she shares hundreds of exercises, activities, and prompts to help readers thoroughly explore each chapter. She also offers guidance on starting a “Creative Cluster” of fellow artists who will support you in your creative endeavors.

A revolutionary program for personal renewal, The Artist's Way will help get you back on track, rediscover your passions, and take the steps you need to change your life.

Ratings and reviews

LIFE CHANGING, this is one of very few "self improvement" books that's ever made me feel good about myself during and after reading.

WELL I HAVE TO SAY ENJOY HER WORK GREAT WRITER OF ALL TIME'S , AND YES, I HAVE READ HER BOOK, AND YES IT SURE DID CHANGE OF WHO I AM , AND YES I HAVE FOUND OUT WHO I WAS, AND YES THERE IS MORE TO THIS BOOK, THAT HAD MADE ME FEEL GREAT ,OF IT MADE ME FEEL OF WHO I AM, I ADVISE THOSE TO REAL IT THATS FOR SURE, IN WHAT I DO , AND THE WORD'S IN THIS BOOK IS AMAZING, ITS A MASTER PIECE, TO ME, AND YES SHE HAS OTHER'S CANT WAIT TO READ HER NEWER BOOK, SHE CAME OUT WITH THATS FOR SURE, IM VERRY MUCH DELIGHTED OF WHAT SHE SHARED TO THE WORLD, AND YES IT WILL CHANGE YOUR THINKING, AND YES MAKE YOU FEEL ALIVE, GREAT AUTHOR INDEED.=)

I am freaked out by the fact I read the sample pages after starting to write every morning on my own. Quite the coincidence. I'll continue to do my "morning pages" and I don't think I need to read the rest of this book YET. However, I will on my own time.

About the author

Julia Cameron has been an active artist for four decades. She is the author of more than forty books, fiction and nonfiction, including such bestselling works on the creative process as The Artist’s Way, Walking in this World, Finding Water, and The Listening Path. A novelist, playwright, songwriter, and poet, she has multiple credits in theater, film, and television. She divides her time between Manhattan and the high desert of New Mexico.