Absolutely love this book! I’m reading it for my book club and it’s so eye opening. You learn so much about yourself. It’s a great self help book. Definitely recommend if you want to dig deeper into yourself and work on yourself

For years I have owned "Artist's Way" but resisted reading it, even though several of my friends told me it was essential reading and kept sharing amazing insights from the book. Every time I started it, I got turned off by Julia Cameron's writing style and I was a tiny bit wary about the spiritual aspect of the book. Also- morning pages being necessary... I couldn't imagine how it would work for me. But as part of a book club I was asked to lead the reading and discussion of The Artist's Way so I dove in. The first thing to know is that this book *is* essential reading. Despite my initial negative reaction to Cameron's writing style (it seemed fussy), I quickly got used to her tone and way of approaching different subjects and ideas. There is some GREAT stuff in this book- things that all artists and writers and other "creatives" NEED to know and think about. I've been an artist now for more than half my life and there was some basic topics in this book that I never even considered before. The second thing is that while Cameron does put a bit of a spiritual spin on things, it's absolutely NOT necessary to be in agreement with her spiritual philosophies to get a tremendous amount from this book. Take what you need, disregard the rest. For those who are spiritual and open to it, there's a lot of great perspective in this book about how spirituality and creativity are tied together. For those who would rather keep their creative pursuits separate from spirituality, it's very easy to "read around" the bits that do pertain to spirituality. Plus, the spiritual aspect of the book is VERY flexible- it's not solely one path or creed. It's easy to apply the spiritual philosophy to whatever your faith is (or isn't). Third, and this may be horrifying to some, this book is STILL extremely useful and life-changing EVEN if you don't do the morning pages. I've done the book with the morning pages and exercises and without doing the morning pages and exercises and I've had great success and insight both ways. So even though some may argue that the book/program is useless without the morning pages, I believe that if you can find an outlet similar *to* the morning pages in which you have the opportunity to clear the junk out of your brain and get to the creative stuff (mine wound up being collage, swimming, and gardening), Cameron's advice still works. This is powerful, inspiring stuff. And I don't say that lightly. No matter what your personal philosophy is, whether or not you can do the entire program (morning pages, exercises, and all) or just want a few pieces of "food for thought" to inspire your creative life, this book is essential.

This book was recommended to me by a colleague after we discussed the challenges we face when writing. She said she had been using the book for several years and was inspirational to her, so I thought I would give it a try. There were several things throughout the book that reminded me of 12-step programs designed to help people overcome addictions, but this was focused on freeing the creator inside by addressing the many factors that generally contribute to creative blocks. Although the book can be used in several ways, which as described in the introduction, I chose to read one chapter at the beginning of each week and then do the prescribed activities throughout the week. Each chapter concludes with a "check-in" to help one assess how well they are doing in working through the workbook. I gained a lot of important insight as I worked through the book and am currently working my way back through it a second time. Even if you do not think yourself to be artistic or creative, this book can be an important resource for unlocking reasons behind unhealthy life patterns and helping one to be a better version of themselves than they already are...one day at a time. .

My therapist recommended that I purchase and read this book because I have been struggling as a writer. Julia Cameron is amazing and I love how she has written this book. The morning pages are hard to do at first, but then they become second nature, like a journal entry and definitely help me clear my head when I need to do so. I like the tasks in each chapter as well. Get this book and get unstuck! It REALLY works, if you put in the work.

The world needs more of us to nurture our creativity. The Artist’s Way is an invaluable tool in the journey of self discovery and mental well being. I wish I knew about it when I was young adult.

This book has a lot of practical exercises for people to use to foster creativity and move past creative blocks.

I love this book! It’s been helping me so much, but you have to put in the work. Morning pages have been a struggle for me but overall it’s amazing! I recommend to anyone who’s trying f to recover their creativity!

I love this book. It is very relatable and it puts things into perspective. Highly recommend checking it out.

Veio direitinho, meu namorado amouuuu 🥰

Fantastic book. Timeless. Highly recommend for those seeking what this book offers. It's wise, accessible and an intimately personal experience, rife with many universal truths for all artists and creative souls.

Lo recomiendo muchisimo!!

Currently on week eight. Do not start it if you are not ready for a profound change, instrospect deeply. This book will change you. Thank you, Julia!

Every page, every paragraph, every sentence is a treasure trove. I now know I am sick of my perplexity and afraid to death with creation, but like never want to confront my inner and outer ennemies. Thanks Lisa