I have been followed by “The Artist’s Way” program and books since 2020 and I deep down know that (because I have heard so many so many positive testimonials) my life will ultimately change if I commit to this program! But somehow my subconscious running from it because it’s unknown journey so when I saw this book on NetGalley I wanted to request to educate and inspire myself to commit to my creative transformation aka OG The Artist Way program.

I was provided eARC by publisher through NetGalley and this review is purely my own opinion.

The book is explanation of four essential tools in the program. Morning Pages, Artist’s Dates, Walking and Guidance. These essential tools explained in throughly with real life testimonials and additional deep diveQ&As. Honestly I loved learning about this tools and how pivotal and essential for this program. Honestly more I have read testimonials from real people more I got inspired to commit the process. I am excited 😊

In the end of the book also have beautiful poetry, prayer,affirmations and artist date ideas.

If you are curious and being followed by “The Artist Way” program and you are scared to commit I highly suggest reading this book beforehand to understand everything throughly!

This book is truly inspired me to commit the program and change my creative journey!

Another helpful resource from Cameron. I always feel energized reading her tips and suggestions for writers and their practices. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

I expected this book to have more tools/worksheets/specific directives since it was labeled as a toolkit. Instead, it just seemed like an abridged version of the authors other works. The information is good, but it isn’t exactly what I was expecting, and I feel like all of what she addresses here has been explored in other books that she has written.

I felt this book was more descriptive than a toolkit. I dove a bit deeper into the practice that Julia Cameron talks about in her Artist Way book so this is more of a closer look the chapters and tools each chapter uses. It gives explanations and how to use it in every day life. I gave it 3 stars because I felt a bit mislead about the contents of this book- I think it should have been clearer that this was not new information. I don't think it really moved my artist way practice forward it was just a deeper look. For those who are looking for that, its a good fit. I personally did not really need to read it. But others may find it helpful. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Essentials for this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I think calling this a toolkit is a little misleading. Thus doesn't feel like it adds to the available texts that's already available. If you have this authors other works I would skip this book.

I was expecting this to be more of a workbook instruction as were orevious chapters in previous books, but it's a summary (each chapter focuses on one tool) of the essential tools collected along the years. For example, the most famous one is the first chapter; morning pages. It includes definition, explanation, how to execute it, and then has many testemonies of practical aplication in people's lives. People with different lifestyles as well. Each chapter ends with a series of Faqs where we can we can find plenty of answers.

This reads as though it is an FAQ page on the Artists Way website. I anticipated that it would be more useful or interactive but there are very few portions to express yourself. Completely unnecessary. Do not reccomend.