Written in the form of letters to an aspiring artist, Letters to a Young Artist
includes Julia Cameron's hints on how to become an artist and encourage the crea
tive flow. Full of exercises - she suggests, for example, writing 14 pages on an
ything every morning - and advice on an artist's approach to many aspects of lif
e, including work and play, rest and exercise, adventure and security, relations
hips and sex, personal appearance. There are inspiring ideas on what to write ab
out and invaluable encouragement in dealing with creative blocks and temporary f
ailure.