I’m a big fan of Steven Pressfield’s little book The War of Art. I know there are a bunch of people reading this blog who write for a living, from pastors to doctoral students. Here are ten reasons that you absolutely must get this book and read it.
You have a dissertation or a book or a sermon to write…reading this book will allow you to put that little project off! (Kidding)
If you don’t read this book, you might be tempted to kid yourself that writing that dissertation shouldn’t be hard. You’ll question whether you have what it takes. You do. But it’s a battle and battles usually draw blood.
If you don’t read this book, you might be tempted to go it alone. There are very few areas of life where a community isn’t necessary or beneficial. Writing requires allies, friends who will help you through when the words won’t come or, worse, when you feel like you don’t have the strength to even try.
…I’ll post more about this helpful little book. Chew on these thoughts and, please, read the book.