The Artist's Way Workbook [Spiral-bound]

Julia Cameron (Author)

Book Description

Release date: September 21, 2006

For the millions of people who have uncovered their creative selves through the Artist's Way program-a workbook and companion to the international bestseller.

Alife-changing twelve-week program, The Artist's Way has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. Now, for the first time, fans will have this elegantly designed and user-friendly volume for use in tandem with the book. The Artist's Way Workbook includes:

- more than 110 Artist's Way tasks;
- more than 50 Artist's Way check-ins;
- a fascinating introduction to the workbook in which Cameron shares new insights into the creative process that she has culled in the decade since The Artist's Way was originally published;
- new and original writings on Morning Page Journaling and the Artist's Date-two of the most vital tools set forth by Cameron in The Artist's Way.

The Artist's Way Workbook is an indispensable book for anyone following the spiritual path to higher creativity laid out in The Artist's Way.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Award-winning writer Julia Cameron is the author of twenty-two books, both fiction and nonfiction, including The Artist's Way, The Vein of Gold, Walking in This World, The Right to Write, and The Sound of Paper. A novelist, playwright, songwriter, and poet, she has extensive credits in theater, film, and television.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 176 pages
• Publisher: Tarcher (September 21, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585425338
• ISBN-13: 978-1585425334
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,911 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #6 in Books > Arts & Photography > Other Media > Conceptual
  • #6 in Books > Arts & Photography > Study & Teaching
  • #75 in Books > Self-Help > Creativity

More About the Author

Julia Cameron has been an active artist for more than thirty years. She is the author of more than thirty books, fiction and nonfiction, including her bestselling works on the creative process: The Artist's Way, Walking in This World, Finding Water, and The Writing Diet. A novelist, playwright, songwriter, and poet, she has multiple credits in theater, film, and television.

Latest endeavor: Julia Cameron Live, an online course and artists' community led by Julia. It is the most comprehensive discussion she has ever done on The Artist's Way, and the first time she has allowed cameras in her home. www.juliacameronlive.com

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 47 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars The Artist's Way Workbook January 3, 2007

By marianette

Format:Spiral-bound

You don't need this workbook to get the full experience of The Artist's Way, but it does provide a nice space for your exercises. It's good for an organized person who wants to get the whole Artist's Way package.

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A Comfotable and Helpful Companion June 30, 2007

By Palma L. Stephens

Format:Spiral-bound

The Artist's Way Workbook is sort of a condensed version of the Artist's Way book. You can use the workbook without reading the book. I have read the book, love it, and would recommend reading it also. The Artist Way in all its forms is a solace for the creative side of everyone and is a fine tool for unblocking creativity.

50 of 52 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An Inspiring Tool You Shouldn't Be Without! December 10, 2006

By Cheryl Tardif

Format:Spiral-bound

After reading and re-reading The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron, I was completely inspired to reactivate my passion for writing fiction. For years, after trying to get a novel published, I wrote business related material, yet secretly yearned to return to what I loved most--writing fiction.

In the late 90's I studied the original book, and enjoyed the various tasks that helped to open and expand my creativity. And then in 2003, my life goal came true and I published my first novel. I owe this in part to the lessons and motivational teachings found within the pages of The Artist's Way.

And now, there is an actual workbook that makes everything that much easier to record. This workbook has everything you need to unleash your 'inner artist'--and that means any kind of creativity, whether painting, sculpting, drafting, writing, etc. Many of the activities are short and easy; some you'll find more challenging. But that is the point!

I highly recommend this book for anyone who may have lost their muse, or for anyone who wants to kick it into overdrive! Excellent tool and long overdue! :) KUDOS, Julia!

~ Cheryl Kaye Tardif
Author of Divine Intervention

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars workbook ok but not needed March 15, 2008

By theologian master

Format:Spiral-bound

I bought this as a supplement to the book because I was leading a class on it. It turns out the workbook is only a big version of places for people to do their exercises each week that are already part of the book. Unless you really want to have a generic journal where you write out the exercises, I recommend sticking with the book and then finding your own journal or place to do the exercises, as usually not all of them appeal to every one each week. But if you're wanting everything to match, then go ahead and buy it. Not necessary or helpful for my group, but I guess it could be for you or yours.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars A but superfluous April 11, 2009

By Trouserchili

Format:Spiral-bound

This is supposed to be an accompaniment to the book, The Artist's Way, but other than serving as a reference or a second copy of the tasks of the book, I have found little use for it. I guess it gives space for the exercises, but there is not enough added material to justify the purchase.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Artist's Way Workbook Enhances Creativity March 16, 2007

By B. Blume

Format:Spiral-bound|Amazon Verified Purchase

I really enjoy using this workbook along with Julia Cameron's Artist's Way book. Although I have gone through the Artist's Way before, this time around I thought it would be nice to add the workbook to my exercises.

I am particularly happy using it because I have been doing all the exercises on the computer and finding creative ways to add them to the workbook once I've printed them out. I plan to use the Artist's Way exercises over and over again and so this workbook will be a collection of my exercises over time and a great way to see how I have grown as I look back over it from time to time.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Stands alone as a great help. Time consuming but worth it. March 21, 2008

By TinMan

Format:Spiral-bound

You do not need any other book as a companion to this workbook. It stands alone as a great resource. I have read a bunch of self help books on finding your true life's path. After about the third or fourth book they all seem to say the same thing. Get in touch with your good and bad emotions and use those emotions to help steer a course. What I liked about this workbook is it minimizes the theory and talk and gets right to the point of you doing practical exercises to discover what you really want in life. I only completed about 2/3rd of the workbook. I have spoken to other people who have used this workbook with great results. I have purchased a 2nd copy to walk through the exercises again. If you feel lost and at a dead end in your life's pursuit I think this workbook would be a great place to start.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars waste of money September 6, 2011

By S. Hibdon

Format:Spiral-bound|Amazon Verified Purchase

I love Julie Cameron & have almost all her books but this book is only of use if you don't have any other way to do your journaling! Is basically a book to record your thoughts in & if you have the Artist Way book, it is redundant. Put any money this book will cost you into another one of Julie's books!