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Books to Overcome Creative Block!
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By
Rodolfo Leyva
Creative block can be a tricky subject, this list of books helped throughout my journey of being an artist.
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Putting in words what it means to be creative is not an easy task but Rick Rubin accomplish this a very pleasant to read way.
The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
This book will leave you inspired, my respect for Andrew Huang went up with this book. Great read!
Make Your Own Rules
"Deliberate practice" This book debunks the myth that some people are just born with talent and others are not.
Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise
A book all about improving your skills!
The Little Book of Talent: 52 Tips for Improving Your Skills: Coyle, Daniel
Learn how to form good habits with this book
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
A book to remind you that creativity is not a skill, it is habit
Creative Calling: Establish a Daily Practice, Infuse Your World with Meaning, and Succeed in Work + Life
Great book for defeating self doubt and procrastination
Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be
You don't have to be completely original to come up with something new!
Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative
A timeless classic!
The Artist's Way: 30th Anniversary Edition
It's on the title, “Win your Inner Creative Battles”
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
Learn to live a creative life!
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
Feel more encouraged to share your creative work!
Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered
Simple, a book about making art.
Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
Making creativity a habit
The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life
Beat those imposed expectations that you set for yourself with this book
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are (10th Anniversary Edition)
A book full of solutions to fight creative block
Creative Block: Get Unstuck, Discover New Ideas
My biggest take from this book is that sometimes we take for granted the art that surround us everyday.
How to Be an Explorer of the World: Portable Life Museum
