Now available to readers as a paperback and eBook on
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, Politics and Prose
and in-person at readings and signings.
See upcoming in-person and virtual events.
Published by Bold Story Press.
Available to order for bookstores, libraries, and
academic institutions through Ingram.
See one-sheet for details.
Looking for upcoming creative resilience workshops? You can register at the following links:
June 22 (Virtual). June 25 (Hyattsville). August 3 (Greenbelt)
Book Summary
Artists face challenges of motivation, self-confidence, creative blocks, rejection, and balancing creative pursuits with the rest of life. Creative Resilience is a guidebook for anyone navigating these challenges from those who have been there. Available now both as a paperback and an eBook.
Author Erica Ginsberg includes relatable real-world examples from creatives across disciplines, ages, and stages of their careers, including dancers, musicians, writers, painters, and filmmakers interviewed specifically for Creative Resilience. The author cites her experiences as an artist and arts administrator along with a mix of humor, linguistic reframing, and reflective exercises to give readers tools to manage aspects of the creative process and creative life, including time management, dealing with creative blocks, procrastination, self-confidence, and many other such challenges.
Press Coverage
Artists interviewed for this book
Kristin Putchinski (aka ellen cherry)
Song and story alchemist, performer,
and digital artist
Cynthia Paniagua
Dancer, choreographer, and educator
Alyscia Cunningham
Entrepreneur, author, speaker, filmmaker, and photographer
JR Russ (aka Nexus)
Storyteller and arts administrator
Juan Carlos Zaldivar (aka Violenta Flores)
Visual artist, filmmaker, and educator
Amy DeLouise
Video producer, author, speaker, and musician
Jack Livingston
Multi-media artist, writer, educator, critic, and curator
Lynn Rozycki
Visual artist, working in mixed media, watercolor, jewelry, fabric arts, and glass bead-making
Bayard Catron
Writer and game designer
Claudia DeMonte
Sculptor and visual arts curator
Nadine Asin
Flutist and educator
Reader Reviews
An honest look into the MANY ways to live a creative life. The examples from artists and creatives in multiple disciplines is refreshing, and one or more are bound to relate to your own journey. I have been a creative since birth, and have supported myself and family through a variety of creative endeavors. YOU can do it, too -- and this easy-to-read book will help you figure it all (OK, mostly) out.” - Jon Gann, Film Strategist, Producer, and Author.
“We live in a world where resilience is the buzzword, but this take on it in the realm of creativity is very insightful. The author beautifully captures how the creative journey is filled with joy and meaning, but let us be real, it's also a path strewn with challenges. If you're an artist or know someone who is, this book is a must.” - L.G.
“This book is extremely well written and well researched. I think almost anyone can benefit from the book from aspiring creatives to include creative professionals, amateurs and hobbyists, as well as families and friends trying to understand the creative people in their lives. I liked that the author included quotes and insights from artists from various genre. Lastly, i particularly enjoyed the helpful Creative Check-In exercises at the end of chapters.” - Y.G.
“Anyone who has created something knows that there are moments when you struggle to align your vision to your reality. This book takes the approach of self reflection, insights and personal experiences from artists on some of the most common struggles an artist experiences. Well narrated and easy to read.” - Dora Archie Okeyo, Writer
“This book couldn’t have come about in a better time for me. I have been struggling since entering parenthood to hold on to my art making practice and spark. When you put so much energy into other areas of your life, sometimes things that are important to you get set aside. When this happens, you might lose confidence in your ability or question whether you should put time into creating. This book gives some much needed guidance to people in a similar situation as me! It provides inspiring tools to help set your creativity and ambitions in motion again.” - K.B.
“Creative Resilience is both practical and inspirational for creators at any point in their careers trying to balance their artistic vision and integrity with the real-world demands of living and thriving as working artists. This will be an invaluable and highly accessible resource for art students at the undergraduate or graduate level.” - Christopher Pavsek, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Film, School for the Contemporary Arts, Simon Fraser University
“This book should be required reading for anyone who struggles with procrastination in their creative pursuits! The book is very thoughtful & well-written. The author goes chapter by chapter through the many challenges that can derail anyone trying to complete a project & gives real solutions for how to overcome many of the stumbling blocks in the creative process. The advice is applicable to anyone trying to pursue a creative endeavor regardless of whether that endeavor is a hobby or a career.” - P.C.