The Artist's Way, A Course in Discovering & Recovering Your Creative Self, Julia Cameron. Pan Books, 1995
This is a “why to” and a “how to” book, the simple reading of
which, gives us “permission” to be the creative person we all are.
Whether it's a book, a painting or a fabulous meal; perhaps a restored
car, a healthy garden or convincing presentation, it's all about
listening to the voice or vision inside and working to express that on
the outside; for ourselves or others.
From the back cover: Have you ever longed to be able to draw or paint,
write or compose music? With The Artist's Way you can discover how to
unlock your latent creativity and make your dreams a reality. The
Artist's Way provides a twelve-week course that guides you through the
process of recovering your creative self. It dispels the “I'm not
talented enough” condition that holds many people back and helps you to
unleash your own inner artist.
The Artist's Way helps demystify the creative process by making it part
of your daily life. It tackles your self-doubts, self-criticism and
worries about time, money and the support needed to pursue you creative
dream.