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Big Magic

Big Magic

By Elizabeth Gilbert

Creative Living Beyond Fear. Riverhead Books, 2015.

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17 mins read

14 Key insights

A brief summary of Big Magic

Inspiring everyone to experience the magical quality of creativity, encouraging them to be brave enough to conquer their fears about producing and sharing their work, and amusing them with tales of artists who encountered the enchantment that fueled their endeavors.

Key insights in Big Magic

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What do you get from this book? A unique philosophy on creativity and encouragement to pursue artistic projects
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To live a creative life, you must have the courage and curiosity to combat your fear
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Elizabeth Gilbert experienced Big Magic over a project she abandoned but that nevertheless inspired her
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Getting an idea may feel like a stroke of genius, but don’t become egotistical—you must still put in the work
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You don’t need permission to express yourself authentically, and whatever reason you want to create is valid
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Gather a group of creatives and support each other throughout the great paradox of making art
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Persistence is a key aspect of creative living, as is “falling in love” with the process of creating
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We romanticize the Tormented Artist, yet in reality, perfectionism can’t be reached—though discipline may get you close
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Suffering through the creative process is a myth of martyrdom, when you should be more like a trickster figure
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Be prepared to make changes to your project, and if you feel uninspired, choose a different activity to pursue
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Distracting your fears with an alternative passion will awaken the creative trickster inside you
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read Big Magic

Writers • artists • makers of any kind • those who are afraid to express themselves creatively • anyone interested in creative living

About the author of Big Magic

Elizabeth Gilbert is the international best-selling author of Eat Pray Love, an autobiographical and travel tale, and the fictional The Signature of All Things, as well as several other books. She’s also a journalist, with her work being featured in GQ magazine, The New York Times Magazine, and Harper’s Bazaar.

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