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The War of Art
Steven Pressfield names the force of Resistance that keeps people from creative work, such as procrastination and self-doubt, and urges the reader to work like a professional.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2002
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 165
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you keep putting off your creative project and want a push to start.
Skip this if you want detailed technique or dislike tough-love tone.
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- What is The War of Art about?
- Steven Pressfield names the force of Resistance that keeps people from creative work, such as procrastination and self-doubt, and urges the reader to work like a professional.
- Who should read The War of Art?
- Read it if you keep putting off your creative project and want a push to start. Skip it if you want detailed technique or dislike tough-love tone.
- How long and how fast is The War of Art?
- It is a fast-paced, short read of about 165 pages, first published in 2002.
- Does The War of Art have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow The War of Art for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The War of Art; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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