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The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

by Steven Pressfield

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Someone finally tells it like it is — you can write that book, you can paint that picture, you can live your dreams. But first you've got to shatter the Resistance that's got you stymied, and that takes (you won't want to hear this) work. In The War of Art, accomplished screenwriter and author Steven Pressfield delivers a no-nonsense pep talk for creative types stuck twiddling their thumbs. He outlines the symptoms of Resistance and details a strategy to banish it. No psycho-babble. No loony tunes. Just practical and succinct advice on achieving success in your creative field. It's a good first step towards a rewarding career and happier life.
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Publisher Comments:

Do you:

? regret not finishing your paintings, poems, or screenplays?

? want to start a business or charity?

? wish you could start dieting or exercising today?

? hope to run a marathon someday?

If "Yes," then you need...

The War of Art

Now, in this powerful, straight-from-the-hip examination of the internal obstacles to success, bestselling author Steven Pressfield shows readers how to identify, defeat, and unlock the inner barriers to creativity. The War of Art is an inspirational, funny, well-aimed kick in the pants guaranteed to galvanize every would-be artist, visionary, or entrepreneur.

Review:

"Whether one wishes to embark on a diet, a program of spiritual advancement or an entrepreneurial venture, it's most often resistance that blocks the way. To kick resistance, Pressfield stresses loving what one does, having patience and acting in the face of fear." Publishers Weekly

Synopsis:

The Art of War meets The Artist's Way in this no-nonsense, profoundly inspiring guide to overcoming creative blocks of every kind.
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About the Author

Steven Pressfield is the author of international bestsellers The Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, Tides of War, and Last of the Amazons. He lives in Los Angeles.
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man0mule, April 24, 2009 (view all comments by man0mule)
This is an amazingly inspirational book. This book hits very close to home for me as I've been struggling to create art for over 8 years now. After reading this book I had a new drive to persue my dreams.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780446691437
Subtitle:
Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
Foreword by:
McKee, Robert
Foreword:
McKee, Robert
Author:
Pressfield, Steven
Publisher:
Warner Books
Location:
New York
Subject:
Creativity
Subject:
Authorship
Subject:
Creation
Subject:
Creative writing
Subject:
Creative Ability
Subject:
Creation (literary, artistic, etc.)
Subject:
Creative thinking
Subject:
Resistance.
Subject:
Authorship -- Psychological aspects.
Copyright:
2003
Edition Number:
Warner Books ed.
Edition Description:
Warner Books
Publication Date:
April 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
8.18x4.98x.53 in. .38 lbs.
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