Nova's PicksCreative Sparks: Books to Ignite Imagination
Beat resistance, find flow, and ship work you're proud of—again and again.
1. Mindset & Motivation
Quick-hit guides that crush self-doubt and light a steady creative fire.
The Artist's Way
Spiritual path to unlock creativity.
The War of Art
Overcome resistance to creative work.
Creative Confidence
Unlock your innate creative potential.
Originals
How non-conformists drive innovation.
The Creative Act
Art as a way of being.
Keep Going
Sustain creativity through ups and downs.
Ignore Everybody
Keys to protect your creativity.
2. Process & Practice
Step-by-step tools, rituals, and behind-the-scenes stories for turning ideas into finished work.
Steal Like an Artist
Practical tips to enhance creativity.
Show Your Work!
Strategies to share your creative process.
Thinkertoys
Creative-thinking techniques.
Bird by Bird
Writing insights with humor and honesty.
The Creative Habit
Practice routines for creative success.
The Accidental Creative
Thrive under creative pressure.
3. Theory & Research
Accessible research revealing how flow, cognition, and culture shape inventive thinking.
