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Austin Kleon is one of the most purely creative people I’ve ever come across: he’s a writer, he’s an illustrator, he’s a lover of pop culture, and old culture, and pretty every other kind of culture (with the possible exception of yogurt). Reading his short, powerful books has jump-started my creativity and allayed my fears […]
Big Magic
Some people may find this book a little woo-woo, but when I’m stuck in a creative rut and nothing will make words come out of my fingertips, I’m open to all cures—natural and unnatural. This is one of the best books on creativity I have found. Yeah, I said it. I mean it, too.
Books on Writing
The Writing Life
Is this a book on writing? Yes. Is this a book on creativity? Yes. Is this one of the first books I read about being a writer? Also yes.
Writing as a Way of Life
Imagine sitting down for a cup of tea with one of the wisest writers you’ll ever meet.
Non-Books
Substacks, other people’s websites, and anything else I find inspiring or useful.
Story Club with George Saunders
It’s like being in a George Saunders craft class, without having to move to Syracuse.
Austin Kleon’s Substack
Every Friday, he sends out a list of 10 noteworthy things from his week—no paid subscription needed for that.
Jami Attenberg’s Craft Talk
The Substack I read most often