Julia Cameron: On the Creative Life
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Tami Simon speaks with Julia Cameron, an award-winning writer and director. In addition to her many films, television episodes, plays, and articles in publications such as Rolling Stone, Vogue, and the New York Times, Julia is the author of the bestselling book The Artist’s Way. With Sounds True, she has recorded the audio teaching program Reflections on the Artist’s Way and, along with Natalie Goldberg, The Writing Life. In this episode, Tami speaks with Julia about how to break through creative blocks, how to deal with the internal censor that we all have when we write, and why creativity requires that we take risks. (50 minutes)
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Thank you very much for this interview, I loved the depth, wisdom and sincerity of both speakers. Thank you indeed.
Comment by Ludovica — August 27, 2011 @ 2:54 pm
It was wonderful. Dear Julia, I am writing this comment from Iran. Far far from you in distance but in soul I feel so close. I am reading your vein of gold and even with doing just 50% I have got more than I was expected. I am 29 and I have 23 month old baby boy. I have always struggling with my time, writing morning pages and go out for walking but I just want to insist on this way. The only tool that I have a lot of problem with is artist date. It has a lot of joy for me and it seems inside of me, there is some one hate to joy! God bless you Julia
PS: dear Tami, do you know that your voice is quiet look like dr Estes? I love her so much and your voice is warm like her
Comment by Maryam Tahmasebi — August 28, 2011 @ 7:53 am
SCRATCHY If taking risks is about exposing ones self, it is indeed all very transparent. Julia Cameron has helped me with my own PENvy. The darkness is always impending.
Comment by Jerome Ali — August 28, 2011 @ 11:31 am
Thank you for this wonderful interview with a teacher who has helped free my own creativity. The Artist’s Way changed my life, as I know it has many, many others….reconnecting with Ms. Cameron in this interview with Tami has reminded me to go back to that book and do some more exercises, and especially to remember to take myself on ‘artist dates’, for me, all too easy to neglect. Thank you again for this interview and this inspiring series on Sounds True….such a gift.
Comment by Leslie — August 28, 2011 @ 12:13 pm
The Artists Way changed my life in 1998. After a MVA which left me unable to drive, a good friend took me to a class. We used the book and I transformed ! Writing poetry and making affirmations for my future, making gratitude a daily thing. I love this book. I love you Julia for your honesty, simplicity and integrity. Thank you !
I am going to re visit the book again this year 2011. :) Karen
Comment by Karen Whynott — August 31, 2011 @ 6:17 am
These are some of the best interviews around. This one especially felt so dear to me because of Julia’s willingness to be vulnerable and admit how hard the creative life can be, despite what we imagine “successful” people are like. I intend to read her memoir. Thank-you for your all your good work!
Comment by girl friday — September 1, 2011 @ 11:02 am
i read julia’s memoir, and i loved it. i re-read the books i have of hers. she is inspiring and gutsy.
Comment by cecilia c center — September 4, 2011 @ 1:38 am