A review by mrshood
The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin

inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

4.0

4 stars for The Creative Act by Rick Rubin (and a ghostwriter too). Very abstract, with few practical tips, this is a series of very short essays meditating on art as a way of life, and inspiring us in every facet of creating - from collecting ideas to quieting our inner critic to collaboration and editing, all with a tinge of spirituality and reverence for art and the universe as a whole. Though this book clocks in at 400 pages, there is a lot of blank space and it goes very quickly. I skimmed the last 100 pages  - overall it did not resonate with me enough to endure such abstract commentary on the inner workings of the artistic mindset. Worth checking out though, and again, 4 stars for some beautiful insights and reflection.