Woah! Halloween is here already. I recently returned to freelance writing full time, and I’ve been trying to grab tips, hints, and tricks (I know that there aren’t many of these, I should probably just actually write) about the craft.

I encourage most creatives to pick this one up. It came out several years ago, and I think its a push for new creatives to put their work out into the world, and its an in-your-face reminder about what you were put here to do for experienced creatives.

Gilbert does an excellent job of getting you excited to create, whether its writing, painting, drawing, etc. She always brings home the message that the world needs your magic, and there’s a place for what you have to offer.

NaNoWriMo is upon us next month, and I found this to be the perfect primer before I dive into a month filled with stomachaches and self imposed deadlines.

I highly recommend getting the ebook of this title because even when you’re doing your most mundane and objectively not creative task, like waiting for your doctor’s appointment, Big Magic is a welcome break from the real world, and a cozy home for those of us that want to hide away in worlds we’ve built in our heads.

You can buy the ebook here.