The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

     The Creative Act is a book that explores and dissects the creative process. The chapters address every aspect of creating a work of art, writing, or music. Several chapters discuss overcoming creative blocks and explain how ideas begin as small concepts that, with proper attention, can develop into a completed work. Rubin likens the inception of an idea to a seed; with consistent nurturing, the idea will continue to flourish as long as it is cared for. The book concludes by offering guidance on what to do after finishing a piece of art or composition, providing encouraging thoughts and motivation to continue creating. 

    As stated before, Rubin dissects every part of the creative process. He writes about how to create a closer connection to your work, how to express yourself, and make sure that the end goal is fully achieved. The overall language, style, and layout of the book read like a daily devotional or motivation. I enjoyed that throughout the book, the chapters, though not very long, were separated by these short verse-type sentences that surmised the section or previous chapters. These offered better understanding and clarity for those chapters that I did not have a clear understating of the main focus. 

    Overall, this is an excellent read, and I would highly recommend those who are in a creative field to read it. I really enjoy how this book describes how an artist can connect more closely to their work and make sure that the desired outcome is achieved. There is a constant reminder that one should not give up and keep trying and find another way if one does not work. There will always be another solution.