Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk

And Other Truths About Being Creative

De: Danielle Krysa

Narrado por: Danielle Krysa

This book is duct tape for the mouth of every artist's inner critic. Silencing that stifling voice once and for all, this salve for creatives introduces 10 truths they must face in order to defeat self-doubt. Each encouraging chapter deconstructs a pivotal moment on the path to success - fear of the blank page, the dangers of jealousy, sharing work with others - and explains how to navigate roadblock.

Packed with helpful anecdotes, thoughts from successful creatives, and practical exercises gleaned from Danielle Krysa's years of working with professional and aspiring artists, this audiobook arms listeners with the most essential tool for their toolbox: the confidence they need to get down to business and make good work.

©2016 Danielle Krysa (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Creative people beset by self doubt are fortunate to have feisty author-narrator Danielle Krysa help transform an unwelcome inner critic to their very own inner cheerleader! Krysa tackles the obstacles that artists of all mediums encounter after the endearing confidence and enthusiasm of creating art in childhood disappears with maturity. She's quick to point out that the inner critic is NOT the same as constructive criticism which can be helpful and greatly aid the creative process. Simple exercises are introduced to help listeners become their own cheerleaders when self criticism or a creative block strikes. Krysa adds depth when she interviews professional artists who also admit to self doubt. Everyone can hear themselves in these anecdotes. Krysa's infectious humor and clever word choices add to the listening pleasure along with her final admonition that by not trying to overcome internal criticism, the critic wins." ( AudioFile Magazine)

Not adapted for audio book

Usually in an audio book, there are special adaptations because of the format, but this book refers to page numbers and references as if it's a printed book. The advice is good, but just buy the printed version, or you will feel that you are missing out on something.

Applies to life and not only arts

Most ideas and stories apply to life in general and not just artistic things... I enjoyed it.

Thoughtful and actionable

great actions, failures and story of how to be creative and how to resolve issues.

Encouraging and Therapeutic

I enjoyed this one a lot. Excellent encouragement and motivation for those of us with imposter syndrome, insecurity, etc. Thanks, Danielle, for a great book!

works for me

this book helped me get back into creativity after giving it up for the last 10years of badness

A Lot Covered In Less Than 3 Hours But--

You may have heard it all before if you've done the whole Oh-my-god-I'm-Stuck book hunt thing. Which I have. I have dozens of books on how to try to get out there and create (because listening to a book means I don't have to actually do anything... I know... I'm sorry...), and a lot of what I've heard before in Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk is kinda sorta old news. The main thing is:
Choice! We have choices about whether we want to turn our creative impulses into hard work, or fun play. We can shackle ourselves to the idea that we need more/advanced schooling, or just realize that by doing, we're getting better. We can go it alone, or we can find community with other artists, people who inspire us. We can be frozen by our seething jealousy, or we can turn it into rocket-fuel inspiration. We can stare at a blank page, a blank canvas, or we can work on something already scribbled upon, maybe build from there.
So choice, my friend!
That's what's here, and you may've heard it all before, but really. Less than 3 hours? You might need the hope, the snippets, the gentle and courageous prodding.
God knows, I do...!

Inciteful

I liked how the author provided lots of self help tips. She provided a great example to never give up

You'll feel better about yourself after this

What did you love best about Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk?

It wasn't that there are millions of innovating ideas or that this is entirely new information. This is a reminder that ALL humans have that inner critic--that voice that says, "No. You can't. You aren't good enough." We know this, but we need reminding. We need some encouragement to do what we want to do ANYWAY. She offers hints, reassurance and personal anecdotes. It got me out of my chair and back into my art. So maybe I'll never sell a drawing or short story for thousands of dollars. Or maybe I will. But I'm going to do it because, dammit, I'm an artist. Just as you are. Don't forget it.

Any additional comments?

I loved the delivery. It was like your best friend giving you a pep talk over coffee.

well started is half done

having stared at blank pages in terror most of my life, there were tips and support from an artist's perspective that translates to writing and even programming.

Love this book

Love this book - my teen artists loves it as well and finds inspiration within. Just put on the audible version for the first time in a while and got audible teen-cheers! Now that is a heck of a book.