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Writing Against Resistance

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

May 30, 2022 by Sofi Keren 1 Comment

I probably wouldn’t have found this book on my own, but after seeing a strong recommendation from TikTok comedian Lucy Blehar, I added it to my library request list. I’m a writer, but most days, one that actually struggles to sit down and get my fingers typing. I don’t know why that’s such a common trait of writers, that the thing we most want to do is the thing we will do just about anything to avoid. And that’s where this book comes in. Now, […]

“Are you a born writer? Were you put on earth to be a painter, a scientist, an apostle of peace? In the end the question can only be answered by action. Do it or don’t do it.”

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield

December 27, 2018 by Halbs Leave a Comment

Pressfield’s book on pursuing creativity is currently less than $6 in its electronic form, so I used my Christmas money and picked it up on the recommendation of a creative friend. My buddy owns a coffee shop, plays in bands, and generally pursues the finer things in life. A renaissance man! If he said this was worth a read, I figure it was worth a go. I’m glad I did. While there’s probably nothing groundbreaking in this book, the encouragement to create and be yourself […]

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Writing Against Resistance

“Are you a born writer? Were you put on earth to be a painter, a scientist, an apostle of peace? In the end the question can only be answered by action. Do it or don’t do it.”

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