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Bird by Bird

by Anne Lamott · first published 1994

Recommended by 4 people Maria Popova, James Clear, Ryan Holiday, Mark Manson

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  1. Maria Popova Writer and founder of The Marginalian

    Canon selection

    One of her 33 books for the Manual for Civilization.

    33 Books on How to Live: My Reading List for the Long Now Foundation's Manual for Civilization Blog postthemarginalian.org The Marginalian · 14 Mar 2014 · checked 12 Nov 2026

  2. James Clear American author and speaker

    Explicit recommendation

    On James Clear's curated "Best Art Books" list.

    Best Art Books Personal websitejamesclear.com jamesclear.com · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

  3. Ryan Holiday Author and bookstore owner

    Year-end favourite

    One of the best books Ryan Holiday read in 2014, from his year-end post.

    Listed in the source as “Bird By Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life”.

    The Very Best Books I Read in 2014 Blog postryanholiday.net ryanholiday.net · Jan 2015 · checked 13 Nov 2026

  4. Mark Manson American author and blogger

    Explicit recommendation

    On Mark Manson's own list "The 6 Best Books on Creativity".

    The 6 Best Books on Creativity Personal websitemarkmanson.net markmanson.net · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

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