5 Books to unlock your creativity

The creative process it’s more about the path and transformations than the final result itself.

#1

How to be an explorer of the world

by Keri Smith

This book will make you document, explore and observe the world around you.

Through an unconventional approach to creativity, this book invites you to engage with the content by drawing and writing. It’s going to inspire you to think outside the box and embrace imperfection.

#2

Daily Rituals

by Mason Currey

This book is an easy and quick read that contains a lot of biographies of different artists, writers, composers and other creative individuals.

The author searched about the daily lives of artists, writers and inventors. A lot of them scape from common sense of what makes a good creative process, and also give some insights of different strategies to overcome creative block.

#3

Daily Rituals: Women at Work

by Mason Currey

This book has the same premise as the previous book, focused on women’s routines.

The author realized that he contemplated few women in the first version and released a sequel. Features profiles of accomplished women such as Maya Angelou, Nina Simone, Frida Kahlo, Virginia Woolf, Zadie Smith, and many others.

#4

Steal like an Artist

by Austin Kleon

This book will give you insights to overcome creative blocks, draw inspiration from the work of others and encourage you to continue learning and finding different sources of inspirations.

#5

Creativity, INC.:

by Ed Catmull

This book will give you insights into the creative process and management philosophy that made Pixar as successful as it is.

Ed Catmul is the co-funder of Pixar Animation Studios, in this book he shares his experience at Pixar and insights on how one can overcome challenges during a creative block. In addition, Catmul emphasizes the importance of having an environment that supports your creativity.