These are books I’ve come back to over the years when I felt stuck, scattered, or a little disconnected from making things. They’re less about “how to be productive” and more about paying attention, trusting the work, and showing up even when it feels awkward or pointless.
I’ve dipped into them at different moments—when starting something new, when confidence dips, or when I need a reminder that creativity doesn’t need permission or an audience to be real.
Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad
The Artist’s Journey: Bold Strokes To Spark Creativity
An Audience of One: Reclaiming Creativity for Its Own Sake
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
