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Books and resources to empower your writing and creativity

These are the books and resources that have made a dramatic difference in my life, art and work. Also in this list* are books I love to recommend. Enjoy perusing my virtual bookshelf!

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Inspiration for creativity and writing

The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron (1992-07-02)

Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within, 2nd Edition

Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life

On Writing – A Memoir of the Craft

The Author's Checklist by Elisabeth Kracht

If You Want to Write: A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit by Brenda Ueland (2007-06-26)

The Creative License: Giving Yourself Permission to Be the Artist You Truly Are

An Illustrated Life: Drawing Inspiration from the Private Sketchbooks of Artists, Illustrators and Designers

Zen Seeing, Zen Drawing: Meditation in Action

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Inspiring memoirs

Walk Through Walls: A Memoir

Open: An Autobiography

Dear Mr. You

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Financial empowerment

Secrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to Up Your Earnings and Change Your Life

Overcoming Underearning(R): A Five-Step Plan to a Richer Life

Smart Women Finish Rich: 9 Steps to Achieving Financial Security and Funding Your Dreams

Beautiful Money: The 4-Week Total Wealth Makeover

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Art and writing supplies

Moleskine Art Plus Japanese Album

Moleskine Professional Notebook 

Hahnemühle Nostalgie Sketch Book 

Hahnemuhle Watercolour Book 

Uni Pin Drawing Pens/6 Assorted Tip Sizes

Yasutomo Niji Water Brush 

Kuretake watercolors 36 Color Set 

Pantone: 35 Inspirational Color Palletes

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Marketing for artists and writers

I’d Rather Be in the Studio!: The Artist’s No-Excuse Guide to Self-Promotion

How to Sell Your Art Online: Live a Successful Creative Life on Your Own Terms

Art, Inc.: The Essential Guide for Building Your Career as an Artist

Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Publishers, Editors and Literary Agents, 28th edition

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Random books I love

Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds

The Elements of Style [Illustrated]

A Year in Japan

The Goddess in the Office: A Personal Energy Guide for the Spiritual Warrior at Work

Women in Clothes

How to Be an Explorer of the World: Portable Life Museum

The Principles of Uncertainty

Well-Read Women: Portraits of Fiction’s Most Beloved Heroines

A Glorious Freedom: Older Women Leading Extraordinary Lives

The Joy of Swimming: A Celebration of Our Love for Getting in the Water

Point Your Face at This: Drawings

The Lotus and the Lily: Access the Wisdom of Buddha and Jesus to Nourish Your Beautiful, Abundant Life

Creative Change: Why We Resist It 

When Strangers Meet: How People You Don’t Know Can Transform You 

Walk Through Walls: A Memoir

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