The Creative Habit

Twyla Tharp is an American choreographer, dancer, and author based in New York City. Her second book, 'The Creative Habit,' was published in 2003. Tharp deconstructs the creative process in this book, demonstrating that it is primarily a matter of discipline and hard labor. She discusses the relevance of rituals and routines in the creative process. Her suggestions are very practical and include examples and activities.

It only takes the willingness to make creating a habit to make it a part of your life. It is the result of hard work and planning, and it is within everyone's reach. The Creative Habit offers thirty-two practical exercises based on the principles Twyla Tharp has learned over the course of her incredible thirty-five-year career, whether you are a painter, musician, businessperson, or simply an individual desiring to put your creativity to work.

"Where's Your Pencil?" asks the question, "Where's Your Pencil?" Tharp encourages you to pay attention to the world around you and write it down. She reveals a simple method for restoring order and harmony in "Coins and Chaos." She turns your mind and body into coworkers in "Do a Verb." She demonstrates how to clear the clutter from your thoughts overnight in "Build a Bridge to the Next Day."

Tharp walks you through the arduous process of scavenging for ideas, identifying the spine of your work, and breaking out of ruts to get into creative grooves. Twyla Tharp demonstrates how to take a deep breath and start exploring the wide-open world of possibilities.

Author: Twyla Tharp

Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Habit-Learn-Use-Life/dp/0743235274/