Ranked #4 in Creativity, Ranked #5 in Creative — see more rankings.
"A must read for anyone hoping to live a creative life... I dare you not to be inspired to be brave, to be free, and to be curious.” —PopSugar
From the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love and City of Girls: the path to the vibrant, fulfilling life you’ve dreamed of
Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique... more
Reviews and Recommendations
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Mark Manson Founder/MarkManson.netI read a bunch of books on writing before I wrote my first book and the two that stuck with me were Stephen King’s book and “On Writing Well” by Zinsser (which is a bit on the technical side). I was also surprised by how much I enjoyed Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Big Magic.” (Source)
Chelsea Frank I read everything with an open mind, often challenging myself by choosing books with an odd perspective or religious/spiritual views. These books do not reflect my personal feelings but are books that helped shape my perspective on life, love, and happiness. (Source)
Rankings by Category
Big Magic is ranked in the following categories:
- #65 in Art
- #71 in Business Motivation
- #98 in Coaching
- #40 in Creative Writing
- #86 in Fear
- #69 in Happy
- #27 in Hobbies
- #64 in How To
- #20 in Inspiration
- #45 in Inspiring
- #90 in Life
- #59 in Lifestyle
- #51 in Motivational
- #54 in Personal Development
- #58 in Personal Growth
- #47 in SAP
- #63 in Self Development
- #57 in Self Discovery
- #46 in Self-Help
- #76 in Self-Improvement
- #43 in Self-Love
- #47 in Soul
- #69 in Spirit
- #84 in Storytelling
- #54 in Wellness
- #82 in Writers
- #24 in Writing