The Practice teaches how to dance with your fears and outlines the difference between a professional and an amateur. A professional shows up rain or shine and does the work, and importantly 'ships' their work.

The act and power of doing. Don't think about it, just get it done!

All artists steal, but the key is to steal the right way. Packed with examples and exercises that readers can use to put his advice into practice.

The inner obstacles that prevent artists from realising their full potential. Pressfield calls these obstacles "Resistance" and provides powerful insights into how to overcome them.

Creativity should be playful and joyful rather than the tortured artist stereotype. Gilbert urges us to have a lighthearted attitude towards creativity and to approach it with a sense of curiosity and wonder.

Creatives from all walks of life talk about how The Artist's Way has impacted them and their creativity. It is a roadmap to help artists unlock their creative potential.

Do you have a little voice in your head? Maybe it questions your abilities, criticises your efforts, and whispers “You’re not good enough.” This is your Inner Critic.

Art isn't quantifiable! What one person likes, another does not. Success in art is often subjective. There is no clear benchmark, and taste is largely subjective. This can make artists question our worth and validity.

Committing to the Artist's Way? Here's the contact you make with yourself along this journey. Print, sign and use to remind yourself that this is an important document in your progress.