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"A straightforward, friendly guide for aspiring writers" (Los Angeles Times): No more excuses. With award-winning author Walter Mosley as your guide, you can write a novel now. "Let the lawn get shaggy and the paint peel from the walls," bestselling novelist Walter Mosley advises. In this...

Rediscover the joy of creating for no reason other than the pure aliveness it brings. In The Unlived Blueprint, Kyle Mayers offers a heartfelt and practical guide to reclaiming the neglected creative spark that lies dormant in every adult life. That dusty guitar in the closet, the untouched journal, the abandoned sketchbook these are symbols of the unlived parts of ourselves we’ve sacrificed to obligation, perfectionism, and the relentless pursuit of productivity.

Think creatively like a human. Analyze and solve problems efficiently like a computer. Our everyday lives are filled with inefficient and ineffective decisions and solutions. Being overwhelmed by the magnitude of our problems makes it hard to think clearly. We procrastinate and overthink. Our thoughts are tainted with biases. If only there was a way to simplify our decision-making and problem-solving process and get satisfying, consistent results! The good news is, there is! Apply computer algorithms to your everyday problems.

Master the Art of Improv: Unleash Your Creativity, Build Confidence, and Transform Your Skills! Does performing in front of others make you nervous, yet you dream of becoming a skilled improviser full of creativity and confidence? Searching for dynamic activities to energize participants of all skill levels? New to improv and need a welcoming guide to get started? If any of these resonate, The Complete Improv Playbook is your comprehensive guide to unlocking creativity and confidence with over 70 games and techniques for every skill level.

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...

The fastest way to succeed as an author is to write more books. How do you do that with a day job, family, school or all your other time commitments? The secret I,s efficiency. 5,000 Words Per Hour will help you maximize your writing time by building effective habits that both measure and increase your writing speed. Create an effective writing habit. Track and improve your WPH.

Creativity is no longer optional. It is fast becoming the defining human advantage. As artificial intelligence reshapes every industry, one human capability is rising faster than all the others: creativity. Yet most people either don’t believe they have creativity or never take the time to develop it. In SuperCreativity, internationally recognized keynote speaker and AI expert James Taylor explains why the age of the lone genius is over, and why the future belongs to those who know how to collaborate creatively with other people and with artificial intelligence.

I have coached thousands of writers. Six- and seven-figure authors, major award winners, midlisters, and new authors alike. And there are patterns to what writers think and feel about our careers and our books. Those patterns are why I’m here writing to you. If you are overwhelmed, tired, frustrated with your career or your sales...if you’re stuck or stalled...come and join me here, and we’ll talk about why. Why is key.

Whether you wish to create a work of art, a novel, a thriving business, nourishing relationships, or a deeply satisfying life, Robert Fritz, composer, artist, writer, and entrepreneur, reveals the guiding principles that can empower you to reach your goals.

Do you feel like you're not good enough? Do you hate what you see in the mirror? Do you feel like you could be doing so much more with your life? You are not alone. Millions of men around the world feel exactly the same way.

Do Your Own Thing is a full-length work of non-fiction from artist and musician Richard Phoenix detailing his experiences of the best underground arts scene you've never heard of—Do Your Own Thing, a project run by learning disability arts organisation Heart n Soul. Looking at the transformative potential of working to support creative young people make the music and art they want to, this book contributes essential new voices, reflections and considerations to the established ideas of 'Do It Yourself' culture.

Feeling overwhelmed? How to Work Less, But Get More Done offers a refreshing, compassionate, and effective way to reclaim your time. If you want to get more done at work, start a business, or finally tackle those home projects — but it feels like you’re walking through quicksand — this book is for you. Even if you’re NOT neurodivergent, you’ll be amazed at the speed at which you start flying through tasks.

At the crossroads of midlife, where change is inevitable, lies a rare and powerful opportunity—the chance to step into a life rich with creative joy, self-discovery, and deeper meaning. A Joyful Way of Being is more than a book; it's an invitation to embrace artistic expression as a transformative force, revealing the wisdom, resilience, and untapped joy that already exist within you.

No sense of humor? Or want to make full use of the one you have? Turn that frown upside down with proven tips on How to Make People Laugh! Do all your jokes get crickets instead of laughs? Are your witty comebacks not resonating well to your audience (and maybe even sound offensive)? Do you have trouble making people at ease around you? It’s time to put comedy and humor in the spotlight of your daily life with How to Make People Laugh by sought-after life coach and master of dad jokes Cole McBride!

When you dream, you envision a magical future. You have heroically slayed the dragons and unlocked the creativity and genius buried deep inside. But how do you actually get there? You can analyze the myths of visionary creators - artists, writers, musicians, software developers, etc., who have accomplished the impossible. But exactly how these successful creators went from being fearful dreamers to accomplished artists proves elusive. Running Down a Dream unflinchingly bares the naked truth behind all creations and shares the practical to-do list to take you from here to there.

Why women’s brains work differently at night—and how we can harness that altered state for greater creativity, insight, and courage. In the winter of 2020, Annabel Abbs-Streets experienced a series of losses: her stepfather, then father, and finally her family’s puppy. Unmoored by grief...

Mapping your journey to an extraordinary life. Is your current career path purposely chosen and deeply rewarding? Is your life defined by a sense of meaning and fulfilment? Are you creating your life on purpose? This audiobook will take you on a journey through the seven stages of creating an extraordinary life. You'll begin by finding your values (who you are) and your purpose (what you're here to do). You’ll then be given the tools to make this your reality.

Most photography books teach technique. This one is about everything cameras can't fix. Doubt, burnout, comparison, and the slow erosion of confidence that nobody in the industry talks about. Lessons From a Terrible Photographer is a raw, honest look at what it actually takes to build a sustainable creative life. Not gear. Not presets. Not trends. Voice, resilience, and the courage to keep making honest work when the excitement wears off. Written for photographers who know the problem isn't their camera anymore.

Popular creative coach Gail McMeekin, author of the best-selling The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women, offers a wealth of advice for the specific challenges creative women face today: thinking too small, underestimating the need for change, fearing the future, and lacking self-confidence. McMeekin combines interviews with some of today’s most successful women and her own proven success strategies to help readers transcend their “blocks” and achieve success.

It’s time to PLAY. Why do we look to the world around us for all the answers and validation? When we ignore ourselves and our unique experience, we risk limiting our potential—both for ourselves and for the world. OVERRIDE! is an invitation to see a world of possibilities we’ve never considered through reflective prompts, mindset shifts, creative exercises, and strategies for action. In order to override, new action is required to have a different outcome. What if there was another way?