Thank you so much for these book titles. "Bird by Bird" is one of my favorites, but I am unfamiliar with these new ones you listed here, so thank you! Another that I think is pretty wonderful-- and a very short read-- is Neil Gaiman's "Make Good Art" commencement speech that he gave at Philadelphia's University of the Arts back in 2012. A small book of the full text was published later. It's inspirational, and you can also catch him giving the commencement speech on YouTube. But I also ended up buying the book. It's right here beside of me all the time! Anyway, thanks, Ann for these great posts.
Thank you so much for these book titles. "Bird by Bird" is one of my favorites, but I am unfamiliar with these new ones you listed here, so thank you! Another that I think is pretty wonderful-- and a very short read-- is Neil Gaiman's "Make Good Art" commencement speech that he gave at Philadelphia's University of the Arts back in 2012. A small book of the full text was published later. It's inspirational, and you can also catch him giving the commencement speech on YouTube. But I also ended up buying the book. It's right here beside of me all the time! Anyway, thanks, Ann for these great posts.
Wow! I love Neil Gaiman and hadn't known about his speech - thanks, I will check it out!
I think there's also a book out with a compilation of his many speeches and talks on art. I may have to get that one, too. :)