The Creative Habit
The Creative Habit
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Brief
256
Book • Nonfiction
2000s
2003
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It For Life by Twyla Tharp provides a blueprint to help readers turn creativity into a habitual act, combining Tharp's lifetime experiences and rituals to foster creativity in work and daily life, such as using a "starting ritual," maintaining a "Project Box," and stopping tasks midway to continue easily; Tharp's methods apply to any creative field.
Inspirational
Informative
Challenging
Contemplative
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
40,698 ratings
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Review Roundup
Twyla Tharp's The Creative Habit offers practical advice and exercises to nurture creativity, drawing on her extensive experience as a choreographer. Readers praise its actionable insights and inspirational tone. However, some find its style repetitive and feel it leans heavily on Tharp's personal anecdotes. Overall, it's regarded as a valuable tool for artists seeking structured creativity.
Who Should Read The Creative Habit?
Ideal for aspiring artists, writers, and creatives seeking structured yet flexible approaches to creativity, The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp resonates with fans of Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way and Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic. This book appeals to those looking to blend discipline with innovative thinking.
40,698 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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256
Book • Nonfiction
2000s
2003
Adult
18+ years
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