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The Artist's Way (Abridged): A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity Audiobook
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"Without The Artist's Way, there would have been no Eat, Pray, Love.” —Elizabeth Gilbert
The Artist’s Way is the seminal book on the subject of creativity. An international bestseller, millions of readers have found it to be an invaluable guide to living the artist’s life. Still as vital today—or perhaps even more so—than it was when it was first published one decade ago, it is a powerfully provocative and inspiring work. In a new introduction to the book, Julia Cameron reflects upon the impact of The Artist’s Way and describes the work she has done during the last decade and the new insights into the creative process that she has gained. Updated and expanded, this anniversary edition reframes The Artist’s Way for a new century.
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"Although the book is wonderfully written, it took me three tries before I finally made it all the way through the text/course. I found in making a full commitment to completing the course that both previous attempts ended after 6 out of 12 weeks as that appears to be a real turning point, which can be quite difficult to face. The book helps one to take a good look at one's self, one's past, one's dreams and where one might eventually go on their individual creative path. I wasn't ready for transformation when I was first introduced to this text during my undergraduate studies by my ultimate creative mentor. However, today I am thankful for the introduction and more than ready to continue on my artistic journey. I am following this read with the sequel, "Walking in this World." I highly recommend "The Artist's Way" to anybody who feels they are stuck creatively or believes they still have room to grow : )"
— Danielle (5 out of 5 stars)
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This book has been around for a long time, and I hope it sticks around forever. It guides the reader through a fascinating (and fun) 12-week-long program of exercises and explorations that help loosen up one’s artistic self. It takes you on a journey that will cost you nothing (aside from the guidebook) and it brings much insight, gently helping you see what is holding you back, and showing you how to move forward. Three times in the last decade I've committed to doing The Artist's Way's program, and each time I've learned something important and surprising about myself and my work. Just to show how influential it's been to me—the first time I did the program, I had decided by end of it that I wanted to 1) travel to Italy and learn Italian, 2) Go to an Ashram in India, and 3) Return to Indonesia to study with the old medicine man I'd once met there. We all know what THAT decision led to. . . Without The Artist's Way, there would have been no Eat, Pray, Love.
— Elizabeth Gilbert -
THE ARTIST’S WAY by Julia Cameron is not exclusively about writing—it is about discovering and developing the artist within whether a painter, poet, screenwriter or musician—but it is a lot about writing. If you have always wanted to pursue a creative dream, have always wanted to play and create with words or paints, this book will gently get you started and help you learn all kinds of paying-attention techniques; and that, after all, is what being an artist is all about. It’s about learning to pay attention.
— Anne Lamott, Mademoiselle -
The premise of the book is that creativity and spirituality are the same thing, they come from the same place. And we were created to use this life to express our individuality, and that over the course of a lifetime that gets beaten out of us. [THE ARTIST’S WAY] helped me put aside my fear and not worry about whether the record would be commercial.
— Grammy award-winning singer Kathy Mattea -
Julia Cameron brings creativity and spirituality together with the same kind of step-by-step wisdom that Edgar Cayce encouraged. The result is spiritual creativity as a consistent and nourishing part of daily life.
— Venture Inward -
I never knew I was a visual artist until I read Julia Cameron’s THE ARTIST’S WAY.
— Jannene Behl in Artist’s Magazine -
Julia Cameron’s landmark book THE ARTIST’S WAY helped me figure out who I really was as an adult, not so much as an artist but as a person. And award-winning journalist and poet, Cameron’s genius is that she doesn’t tell readers what they should do to achieve or who they should be—instead she creates a map for readers to start exploring these questions themselves.
— Michael F. Melcher, Law Practice magazine -
This is not a self-help book in the normative sense. It is simply a powerful book that can challenge one to move into an entirely different state of personal expression and growth.
— Nick Maddox, Deland Beacon -
THE ARTIST’S WAY (with its companion volume THE ARTIST’S WAY MORNING PAGES JOURNAL) becomes a friend over time, not just a journal. Like a journal, it provokes spontaneous insights and solutions; beyond journaling, it establishes a process that is interactive and dynamic.
— Theresa L. Crenshaw, M.D., San Diego Union-Tribune -
If you really want to supercharge your writing, I recommend that you get a copy of Julia Cameron’s book THE ARTIST’S WAY. I’m not a big fan of self-help books, but this book has changed my life for the better and restored my previously lagging creativity.
— Jeffrey Bairstow, Laser Focus World -
Working with the principle that creative expression is the natural direction of life, Cameron developed a three month program to recover creativity. THE ARTIST’S WAY shows how to tap into the higher power that connects human creativity and the creative energies of the universe.
— Mike Gossie, Scottsdale Tribune -
THE ARTIST’S WAY is the seminal book on the subject of creativity and an invaluable guide to living the artistic life. Still as vital today—or perhaps even more so—than it was when it was first published in 1992, it is a provocative and inspiring work. Updated and expanded, it reframes THE ARTIST’S WAY for a new century.
— Branches of Light -
THE ARTIST’S WAY has sold over 3 million copies since its publication in 1992. Cameron still teaches it because there is sustained demand for its thoughtful, spiritual approach to unblocking and nurturing creativity. It is, dare we say, timeless.
— Nancy Colasurdo, FOXBusiness -
For those seeking the wellspring of creativity, this book, like its predecessor, is a solid gold diving rod.
— PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The Artist's Way Listener Reviews
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" It is so good to listen to this book read by Julia Cameron. Her voice brings even more depth to this great classic. Very deep wisdom delivered in a common sense and heartfelt way. Highly recommend it. "
— Lola, 7/3/2018 -
" Cameron's wonderful insights will help in more creative activities than my writing. I see other life areas where the same principles could be applied. Color me grateful. "
— Cathy, 2/18/2014 -
" I have read this book and attempted to follow the program more than once. The tone is a bit to "New-Agey" for me, so that overshadows the content. The "morning pages" were a huge problem for me. I tried them for a good month and just wasn't deriving enough benefit to continue. I did like the "artist's date" concept and used to do that regularly and have tried to integrate that into my current life (hard to do as a parent). I also saw the author speak in 2005 and it was anti-climactic and unimpressive for me and changed my overall impression of the book. Still, it's worth a look because it might work better for others. "
— Elyssa, 2/17/2014 -
" My friend and I did the whole Artist's Way experience this past fall and winter. It was good. I learned a lot about myself and got some momentum in areas of my life that have felt stuck for a long time. Why not give it five stars? Because it still wasn't as good as The Right to Write. That's still my favorite Julia Cameron book. "
— Lia, 2/16/2014 -
" This book is phenomenal. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to reconnect with themselves and their creativity. "
— Kerry, 2/2/2014 -
" I read this because it was so "hot" at one point... should have known better. I didn't get it. "
— Clare, 1/30/2014 -
" This book is great for jump-starting and maintaining a creative life. A lot of it is super corny, but effective. "
— Carson, 1/27/2014 -
" Love it - and followed the 12 week course. Opens up the creator in you. "
— Lennox, 1/23/2014 -
" A book I have gone back to over and over again. A manual for reclaiming your creativity and getting back into creative shape. Great for all! "
— Michele, 1/17/2014 -
" Great, challenging activity book to jump start your creativity. "
— Ris, 1/14/2014 -
" This book has been helpful off and on for many years. I don't often give myself the time to do morning pages anymore. Too bad. "
— Blackbook, 12/30/2013 -
" I love Julia Cameron, with all her insane lovely advice. I WILL DO AN ANGRY DANCE WHEN IT SERVES MY PURPOSES, MS. CAMERON, THANK YOU. "
— Clare, 12/29/2013 -
" I finally completed the Artist's Way!!! "
— marit, 12/26/2013 -
" I have only just started this one. My friend Bev encouraged me to read it. She had experienced the same misgivings that I had. Once she had started it she had nothing but good things to say. I guess the new agey -touchy feely books aren't so bad after all! "
— Heather, 12/24/2013 -
" Just started this book and so far I love it. I've started one of the exercises and it's perked up my motivation already! "
— Raechelle, 12/17/2013 -
" I dislike this book. Overpriced and unhelpful, the colloquial style of the writing making reading it uncomfortable. Much prefer Fiction Writer's Workshop by Josip Novakovich. "
— Eden, 12/4/2013 -
" Probably one of the most influential books of my adult life. "
— Dan, 10/8/2013 -
" This really is one of those life-changing books. The key is, to stick it out to the end. Very well worth it. "
— Vicki, 8/19/2013 -
" Wonderful book! This book is not only for those who consider themselves artists - it is for all who wish to tap inside their creative selves. I recommend doing this with friends or a group - it is more than a book, it is a daily practice. "
— Maryanne, 3/5/2013 -
" I can read this over and over again, finding new inspiration each time. It's a book that you can never truly finish, because you can always discover a new message. "
— Asebourn, 11/20/2012 -
" Currently going through this book with a writing class I'm taking. This seems the best way to make it all the way through the program. "
— Christy, 10/18/2012 -
" It still helps. "
— Marydanielle, 9/20/2012 -
" amazing journey andam in the process of re-reading it "
— Jane, 9/13/2012 -
" Every Artist needs this! "
— Malenekai, 8/7/2012 -
" Good stuff. I listened to this on audio and will probably go purchase it in book form, as it's near impossible to go back and reference anything in the audio version due to a lack of chapters. "
— Alisa, 7/16/2012 -
" Perhaps I did not follow all her exercises, but to this day (12 years later), I write my Artist Pages every morning. "
— Anne, 6/2/2012 -
" The idea is worth exploring but the constant analysis- stream of consciousness journal writing - is a headache and by its very nature unproductive. A good scam that's over. "
— StefO, 5/10/2012 -
" This is a great book. It's like a 12-Step program for creativity. I've given this book away several times. I think I was 23 the first time I worked with this book. I might do it again. "
— Holly, 5/7/2012 -
" I love this book. It has changed my life on two occasions. "
— Ingrid, 4/17/2012 -
" Reading (doing?) again... very helpful. "
— Sherry, 1/23/2012 -
" I can't say anything critical about this book...the philosophy and spirit behind it is such a good one. I want to think of another words besides "lovely" because I've been using that a lot...but it IS lovely. "
— Maya, 1/5/2012 -
" Absolutely instrumental in my development as an artist. "
— Marissa, 7/25/2011 -
" Not as good as the title sounds. I heard her speak at a local book store and she was not very inspirational. "
— Diane, 5/22/2011 -
" what a wonderful Creative Writing Workbook! Thank you Dana for turning me on to it. "
— Deanna, 5/19/2011 -
" an intimate, gentle guide to working out issues surrounding creativity "
— Therese, 5/1/2011 -
" It has helped me see how I can live a more creative life. "
— Kev, 4/10/2011 -
" Doing it and love it! "
— Maureen, 4/10/2011 -
" Amazing. Everyone needs to partake in the Artists Way. "
— Matt, 4/4/2011 -
" Life changing book for me. I spent 16 weeks with the weekly exercises last summer and saw immediate improvement in our home and in accomplishing many goals that are beneficial for me. Powerful! "
— Kathleen, 3/27/2011 -
" Released me 12 years ago and I've been creating ever since. Hugely helpful. "
— Toby, 3/16/2011 -
" The best thing about this book is that it really makes you consider your creative process and what works for you, how to be authentic to that and build on it. "
— Peter, 3/14/2011 -
" too much good advice - too much personal discovery - probably works for some - I’ll continue to find my own way "
— Mary, 3/12/2011 -
" This is a powerful book; some of the advice (giving into your child self and their petty, violent demands) feels positively unspiritual - however it works in beneficial ways. "
— Derek, 3/5/2011 -
" This book is the best I've read on being one's best creative self. I tro to go through it every year. Brilliant! Thank you Julia. "
— Adrienne, 3/4/2011
About Julia Cameron
Julia Cameron is the author of more than forty books, fiction and nonfiction, and a poet, songwriter, filmmaker, and playwright. Hailed by the New York Times as “The Queen of Change,” she is credited with starting a movement in 1992 that has brought creativity into the mainstream conversation—in the arts, in business, and in everyday life. The Artist’s Way has been translated into forty languages and sold over five million copies to date.