Big Magic
Creative Living Beyond Fear
by Elizabeth Gilbert · first published 2014
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Elizabeth Gilbert digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity, offering insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear. She discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need in order to live our most creative lives. Balancing between soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages us to uncover the "strange jewels" that are hidden within each of us. Whethe
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…technical writing. How you will change into writing (which I assume is what you want) will depend on your starting point and how far down the road to becoming a writer you already are. p.s. Have a read of "Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert - I believe there's much of value in her suggested approach.
on “Ask HN: Has anybody successfully changed their career to become a writer?” ↗…by Jennette McCurdy 2. Eat & Run by Scott Jurek 3. Center Center by James Whiteside 4. The Color of Water by James McBride (Two books I recommend that I read last year: The Signature of All Things and Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert)
on “Ask HN: Books you read in 2023 and recommend for 2024” ↗I just finished reading “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear” by Elizabeth Gilbert (of Eat, Pray, Love fame) and she brought up a related and interesting idea I can paraphrase: In midlife we’re concerned with status and our outward…
on “The demographic and cultural roots of the midlife crisis” ↗