As a therapist and creativity coach Eric Maisel has worked with thousands of creative people. He knows firsthand the struggles that writers musicians artists dancers and actors face and has helped them find balance in their lives while pursuing their artistic endeavors. His new book presents a comprehensive approach to the much-misunderstood life of the artist. Creativity for Life offers practical ideas as well as exercises and inspiration to nurture growth as an artist and as a person exploring such subjects as: Establishing your creativity practice Obscurity and stardom Blocks The artists personality Moods and madness Artists in love Craft The rewards and perils of isolation Social interactions and community This book will save new artists and working artists years of wasted effort and thousands of dollars in therapy. This is a brilliant wonderful book a bible. Maisel is a sage. Heather Sellers PhD author of Georgia Under Water and Page After Page