The courage to be creative : how to believe in yourself, your dreams and ideas, and your creative career path Cover Image

Book

The courage to be creative : how to believe in yourself, your dreams and ideas, and your creative career path / Doreen Virtue.

Virtue, Doreen, 1958- (author.).

Summary:

You were born creative, because you are the creation of the Creator, as we all are. If you don't feel creative or your creative pursuits haven't worked out, Doreen Virtue's newest book can help. Doreen, the author of more than 50 best-selling books, shows you how to gain 10 forms of courage that lead to creativity, including the courage to be yourself. Each chapter features practical exercises to lead readers to discover their natural talents as writers or artists and in other creative vocations or avocations. Doreen also includes summaries of fascinating psychological studies that demonstrate how to become a successful and satisfied creative individual. Filled with practical advice, scientific research on the creative process, and real-life stories, The Courage to Be Creative is a mainstream book with an inspirational flavor.

Record details

ISBN: 9781401948719
ISBN: 1401948715
ISBN: 9781401948825
ISBN: 1401948820
Physical Description: xvi, 217 pages ; 23 cm
Edition: 1st edition.
Publisher: Carlsbad, California : Hay House, Inc., 2016.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction: The courage to be creative -- Part one: Courage during the creative process ; 1. The courage to be your creative self ; 2. The courage to feel your feelings ; 3. The courage to get clarity ; 4. The courage to start creating ; 5. The courage to listen to divine inspiration ; 6. The courage to quiet your mind and be receptive ; 7. The courage to make time for your creativity ; 8. The courage to stay focused.

Part two: Courage to make a living -- and a contribution -- with your creative work ; 9. The courage to visualize success ; 10. The courage to put yourself out there ; 11. The courage to show your creative project to others ; 12. The courage to turn dreams into reality ; 13. The courage to market your creative work ; 14. The courage to accept payment for your creative work ; 15. The courage to handle ambiguity and uncertainty ; 16. The courage to be your own authority and uncertainty (who gives you permission to go for it!) -- 17. The courage to do whatever it takes) -- Afterword: The courage to create for the sake of creating.