“The Book You Need to Read to Write the Book You Want to Write: A Handbook for Fiction Writers” by Sarah Burton and Jem Poster

"Have you ever wanted to write a novel or short story but didn't know where to start? If so, this is the book for you. It's the book for anyone, in fact, who wants to write to their full potential. Practical and jargon-free, rejecting prescriptive templates and formulae, it's a storehouse of ideas and advice on a range of relevant subjects, from boosting self-motivation and confidence to approaching agents and publishers. Drawing on the authors' extensive experience as successful writers and inspiring teachers, it will guide you through such essentials as the interplay of memory and imagination; plotting your story; the creation of convincing characters; the uses of description; the pleasures and pitfalls of research; ...>>

“The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles” by Steven Pressfield

"Think of The War of Art as tough love... for yourself. Since 2002, The War of Art has inspired people around the world to defeat "Resistance"; to recognize and knock down dream-blocking barriers and to silence the naysayers within us. Resistance kicks everyone's butt, and the desire to defeat it is equally as universal. The War of Art identifies the enemy that every one of us must face, outlines a battle plan to conquer this internal foe, then pinpoints just how to achieve the greatest success. Though it was written for writers, it has been embraced by business entrepreneurs, actors, dancers, painters, photographers, filmmakers, military service members and thousands of others around the world."...>>

“The No Self, No Problem Workbook: Exercises & Practices from Neuropsychology and Buddhism to Help You Lose Your Mind” by Chris Niebauer

"Why are you unhappy? Because 99.9 percent of everything you think, and of everything you do, is for yourself—and there isn’t one. —Wei Wu Wei In his bestselling book No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up to Buddhism, Professor Chris Niebauer explored the incredible link between Eastern philosophy and recent findings in neuropsychology, which is now confirming a fundamental tenet of Buddhism: anatta, or the doctrine of "no self". We are just beginning to understand these parallels and what they mean for the human experience. Now, Niebauer takes a deeper dive, offering exercises and practices you can do right now to experience the state of "no self" and its benefits. These ...>>

“No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up to Buddhism” by Chris Niebauer

"While in grad school in the early 1990s, Chris Niebauer began to notice striking parallels between the latest discoveries in psychology, neuroscience, and the teachings of Buddhism, Taoism, and other schools of Eastern thought. When he presented his findings to a professor, his ideas were quickly dismissed as "pure coincidence, nothing more". Fast-forward 20 years later and Niebauer is a PhD and a tenured professor, and the Buddhist-neuroscience connection he found as a student is practically its own genre in the bookstore. But according to Niebauer, we are just beginning to understand the link between Eastern philosophy and the latest findings in psychology and neuroscience and what these assimilated ideas mean for the human experience. ...>>

“The Game of Life and How to Play It: Includes Expanded Study Guide” by Florence Scovel Shinn (2023 gift edition)

🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "The complete and original New Thought classic upgraded for the 21st century with study questions and action items that help you make Shinn’s wisdom change your life! This study edition of one of the most influential self-help books of the last hundred years makes Shinn’s principles relevant to 21st-century readers. Shinn begins with the following statement: “Most people consider life a battle. It’s not a battle... It’s a game. And like most games, it can’t be played successfully without understanding the rules.” In a clear and accessible manner, Shinn then sets forth and explores the six key rules for the game of life, providing to readers the user’s manual for making informed decisions ...>>