Writing Motivation

Maria Bamford is a creative genius. But the process of creating is not something that “comes easily” or “is enjoyable” for her. So, over the years, she’s invented a number of helpful techniques for tricking, shaming, coercing herself into doing things. You Are (A Comedy) Special is 15-step comedic send up of a self help guide that examines Maria’s approach to stand-up in a hilarious fashion.

Join renowned artist Scott Christian Sava in a humorous, inspiring audio journey that guides artists of all levels to embrace failure, overcome self-doubt, and rediscover the joy of creating art. Features exclusive audiobook extras! Scott Christian Sava, a beloved artist and social media star...

A guide to writing a full-length transformational nonfiction book, from an editor with two decades' experience working with authors from all walks of life. "I know I have a book in me." "I've always wanted to be an author." "People always ask me when I'm going to write my book." "I have a story...

“It's quite a life, Patterson's, and this fizzing, funny, often deeply moving memoir is a perfect way to understand the dizzying world of a best-selling writer." —Daily Mail “Damn near addictive. I loved it . . . that Patterson guy can write!” –Ron Howard THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES...

In this rare peak into the personal life of the author of numerous bestselling novels, gain an understanding of David Foster Wallace and how he became the man that he was. Only once did David Foster Wallace give a public talk on his views on life, during a commencement address given in 2005 at...

Tarot is the most effective tool available for strengthening your intuition, which is key for intentional manifestation. Here, author of Guided Tarot Stefanie Caponi shows you how to bring your desires to life. Creativity shapes reality, and our words are our spells. Whether you're a seasoned...

“Rich descriptions of creativity and magic are paired with a practical roadmap for making a life in devotion to both.” —Jessica Dore, author of Tarot for Change A magical guide to enhancing your creative process, from “the Terry Gross of witches” (Vulture) Creativity and magic are one...

74 minute Course Intuitive Automatic Writing with an Altered-State MeditationAutomatic writing is a matter of allowing a spirit to channel awareness through your hand to write information you had no other way of knowing. Dick Sutphen refined his way of teaching this mediumistic technique over 3...

The frank and revealing memoir of a writer who draws from her own creativity to heal. "I believe our bodies are carriers of experience," Lidia Yuknavitch writes in her provocative memoir Reading the Waves. "I mean to ask if there is a way to read my own past differently, using what I have...

Stretching across 500 miles of northern Spain, the Camino de Santiago has been a pilgrimage route for centuries. Setting off as a competitive, shrewd negotiator with little patience for small talk, Victor Prince emerged as a very different person - more balanced, more caring, more present in the moment, but looking to the future. Prince translates this growth experience into seven leadership skills, each linked to values that have guided Camino travelers for centuries.

Why are you alive today and reading this book?How will you, a corporate professional, be relevant in the future? The #1 answer to both is storytelling.Business storytelling is the #1 skill you need to succeed in your professional lives amidst all the noise, competition and massive technological...

The intriguing thing about our dreams is we're always the "Star". Comedy, romance, murder mystery, drama, documentary of a heroine - there we are in the middle of everything. When we're awake we also star in our dreams. Dream big and work toward your goals and you'll write a story with your life that will cause satisfaction beyond what would occur if you were a television or screen celebrity who plays roles about fictional people's lives. Whether the story is a tragedy or a cherished classic depends on who we want to become and if we pursue our dreams.

With her trademark humor, enthusiasm, and no-nonsense guidance, #1 New York Times best-selling author of E-Squared Pam Grout invites you on a yearlong "apprenticeship" to recognize and unleash your innate creativity.Making art does not necessarily mean painting a gallery-worthy still...

Mental health is on everyone’s minds these days. People are looking for a something to help but don’t know what to do. Pioneering a program to meet this need head on, the author found a way to reach students and give them the tools they need through a medium they already experience daily: music. This is a practical guide for using songwriting for personal fulfillment that backs up its assertions with research-based evidence from multiple fields of study: physics, psychology, anthropology, music therapy, evolutionary biology, and the wisdom of centuries of music makers.

In this rare peak into the personal life of the author of numerous bestselling novels, gain an understanding of David Foster Wallace and how he became the man that he was. Only once did David Foster Wallace give a public talk on his views on life, during a commencement address given in 2005 at...

Unlock your creativity with an exciting new set of keys—the 9 Enneagram energy types—in an inspiring guide from Russ Hudson, one of the Enneagram’s original developers and most renowned teachers. If you’re interested in what makes you (and others) tick, you’ve probably come across the...

From the bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and the new novel The Invention of Wings (Viking, January 2014) comes a thoughtful, revelatory book of writings on self and spirit Before she won an international readership with her novels, Sue Monk Kidd was best known for her smart...

A charming ode to the lost art of connecting through the handwritten letter, from the owner of the beloved Seoul stationery shop Geulwoll Juhee Mun once doubted whether handwritten letters had a place in our ultra-fast-paced world, but the runaway success of her Seoul stationery shop Geulwoll...

Rediscover the joy of creating – with kid-inspired insights from the bestselling author of Steal Like an Artist Feeling burnt out, distracted, and out of fresh ideas? In every creative person's life, there are times when you lose the energy, joy, and freedom you had when you were first...

At times when you feel let down due to the lack of self-confidence, you must read the book The Habit Of Winning: Stories To Inspire, Motivate And Unleash The Winner Within for a boost. This motivational book is a wonderful collection of short and inspirational stories and facts, which have the...