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The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles Paperback - 2012

by Shawn Coyne (Editor); Steven Pressfield

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"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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This seller has earned a 3.97 of 5 Stars rating from internet customers.
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Readers were sharply divided. Many praised it as a short, no-nonsense pep talk that motivates creatives to “turn pro” and do the work, applicable beyond writing. Others condemned it as repetitive, derivative, and judgmental, objecting to its mystical framing and to what they viewed as pseudoscientific and irresponsible claims. Most agreed it’s more motivational manifesto than practical how-to, with the early sections seen as stronger than the metaphysical finale.

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A succinct, engaging, and practical guide forsucceeding in any creative sphere, The War ofArt is nothing less than Sun-Tzu for the soul.

What keeps so many of us from doing what we long to do?

Why is there a naysayer within? How can we avoid theroadblocks of any creative endeavor-be it starting up a dreambusiness venture, writing a novel, or painting a masterpiece?

Bestselling novelist Steven Pressfield identifies the enemy thatevery one of us must face, outlines a battle plan to conquer thisinternal foe, then pinpoints just how to achieve the greatest success.

The War of Art emphasizes the resolve needed to recognizeand overcome the obstacles of ambition and then effectivelyshows how to reach the highest level of creative discipline.

Think of it as tough love . . . for yourself.

Whether an artist, writer or business person, this simple, personal, and no-nonsense book will inspire you to seize thepotential of your life.

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  • Title The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
  • Author Shawn Coyne (Editor); Steven Pressfield
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 47716th
  • Pages 190
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Black Irish Entertainment LLC, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 2012-01-11
  • ISBN 9781936891023 / 1936891026
  • Weight 0.45 lbs (0.20 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.9 x 4.9 x 0.5 in (20.07 x 12.45 x 1.27 cm)
  • Category Psychology
  • Library of Congress subjects Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.), Procrastination
  • Dewey Decimal Code 153.35

About the author

STEVEN PRESSFIELD is the author of Turning Pro, Do the Work, The Warrior Ethos and the international bestselling novels, The Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, Tides of War, Last of the Amazons, The Virtues of War, The Afghan Campaign, Killing Rommel, and The Profession. He lives in Los Angeles.

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