As a therapist and creativity coach, Eric Maisel has worked with thousands of creative people. He knows firsthand the struggles that writers, musicians, artists, dancers, and actors face and has helped them find balance in their lives while pursuing their artistic endeavors. His new book presents a comprehensive approach to the much-misunderstood life of the artist. Creativity for Life offers practical ideas as well as exercises and inspiration to nurture growth as an artist and as a person, exploring such subjects as:
Establishing your creativity practice
Obscurity and stardom
Blocks
The artist’s personality
Moods and madness
Artists in love
Craft
The rewards and perils of isolation
Social interactions and community