Coaching the Artist Within: Advice for Writers, Actors, Visual Artists, and Musicians from America's Foremost Creativity Coach (edit title)

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Liked It Rated 5 stars “This one's a keeper. I borrowed it from the library, actually took comprehensive notes on the book before returning it, and am now thinking I want a copy for myself. It's not just a "tactics" book (how to avoid creative blocks) but rather a "fundamentals" book (why do you need to create? What's...” see full review » see other reviews »

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  • Rated 5 stars

  “This one's a keeper. I borrowed it from the library, actually took comprehensive notes on the book before returning it, and am now thinking I want a copy for myself. It's not just a "tactics" book (how to avoid creative blocks) but rather a "fundamentals" book (why do you need to create? What's your daily plan?) I like to think of it as the Getting Things Done book for the artist as it tackles goals, processes, freeing your thinking, centering yourself, and making meaning. Less spiritual than say, Julia Cameron, but still packs a wallop in the area of self analysis, and even better, self motivation to live a creative life. ”

  acid42 wrote this review Wednesday, March 5 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
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  “Of all the books and articles I have read, I find that Eric Maisel demonstrates the best understanding of the creative person's mind and way of life. For me, his "Coaching the Artist Within" is extremely helpful. Dr. Maisel is creative, educated, and productive. He fully understands why creative people are unproductive and provides the best ways to bring their work to light.
  
  If you live or work with creative persons it would be wise to read Dr. Maisel's books, http://www.ericmaisel.com/em_books_lg.html, or perhaps attend one of his workshops. Listen to the way he understands and communicates with creative persons. It would go a long way toward a fruitful relationship.
  
  Who knows? You may even bring out your own creativity!”

  Jim Newbold wrote this review Thursday, February 28 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
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  “loaded with inspiring ideas,a gift to onesself. thank-you,pat brewer for gifting it to me!”

  deniselombardozzi wrote this review Thursday, September 6 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No