{"id":6324,"date":"2022-06-11T13:44:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-11T13:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloomsoup.com\/?p=6324"},"modified":"2023-01-10T18:23:38","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T18:23:38","slug":"books-like-big-magic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloomsoup.com\/books-like-big-magic\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Creativity-Boosting Books Like Big Magic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Anyone engaged in creative pursuits will likely have read Big Magic<\/a> by Elizabeth Gilbert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s an illuminating read on how to find your inner inspiration and be creative in spite of fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s certainly no easy task, especially with all of the issues we have around seeking reward and recognition for our creative output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, if you’re suffering from a creative block, I have some excellent recommended reading for you, in the form of 5 companion book recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope you enjoy them as much as I have!<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird is a touching and humorous look at the writer’s life, offering advice on everything from dealing with rejection to conquering writer’s block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lamott begins by recalling a particularly difficult writing assignment from her youth, when she was asked to write a report on birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overwhelmed by the task, her father gave her some sage advice: “Just take it bird by bird.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This simple phrase would become Lamott’s mantra, helping her to approach even the most daunting projects with patience and humor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lamott goes on to offer a number of helpful tips for aspiring writers, including the importance of finding your own voice and keeping a sense of perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She also stresses the importance of imperfection, both in our writing and in our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Lamott, the goal is not to produce perfect prose, but simply to connect with our readers and communicate our stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By sharing her own struggles and successes, Lamott offers insights that will resonate with anyone who has ever tried to put their thoughts into words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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