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The Sound of Paper: Starting from Scratch

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ISBN13: 9781585422883
ISBN10: 1585422886
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In this landmark book on the creative process, the bestselling author of The Artist's Way reveals the intricate soul work artists must undertake in order to find inspiration.

In The Sound of Paper, Julia Cameron delves deep into the heart of the personal struggles that all artists face. What can we do when we face our keyboard or canvas with nothing but a cold emptiness? How can we begin to carve out our creation when our vision and drive are clouded by life's uncertainties? In other words, how can we begin the difficult work of being an artist?

Drawing upon her many years of personal experience as both an artist and a teacher, Julia Cameron guides readers to a place where they can find the strength and courage to create. Demonstrating how this involves a process of constant renewal, of starting from the beginning, she writes, "When we are building a life from scratch, we must dig a little. We must be like that hen scratching the soil: 'What goodness is hidden here, just below the surface?' we must ask."

With exercises designed to develop the power to infuse one's art with a deeply informed knowledge of the soul, this book is an essential artist's companion from one of the foremost authorities on the creative process. Julia Cameron's most illuminating book to date, The Sound of Paper provides readers with a spiritual path for creating the best work of their lives.

About the Author

Award-winning writer Julia Cameron is the author of nineteen books, fiction and nonfiction, including The Artist's Way, Walking in This World, The Vein of Gold, and The Right to Write, her bestselling works on the creative process.

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Janelle, July 16, 2007 (view all comments by Janelle)
Middle aged and woke up one morning with a yen to explore your spirituality? Anyaged and enjoy a thoughtfully rendered journey of inner/outer creativity? I think you found the book you didn't know that you have been wanting most of your life. Sit back in a comfy chair with your tea and this book and have a great time!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781585422883
Publisher:
Tarcher
Location:
New York
Author:
Cameron, Julia
Subject:
General
Subject:
Essays
Subject:
Creativity
Subject:
Creation
Subject:
Self-actualization (psychology)
Subject:
Creation (literary, artistic, etc.)
Subject:
Self-actualization
Subject:
Spiritual
Series Volume:
bk. 2
Publication Date:
20040119
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
8.66x5.80x1.10 in. 1.08 lbs.
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