Still the first and only comprehensive Turkish source exploring creativity in all its dimensions, The Courage to Write is now reconnecting with readers.

Our healthiest instinct is our creative instinct. This instinct, which is innate in each of us, continuously strives to realize itself. However, at the same time, the world imposes pressures that suppress this instinct for self-actualization.

Life does not want anyone to write or be creative in any field. When we are born, the life we will lead is already determined, and we can only be creative if we step outside of the life that has been predetermined for us.

What is creativity? What are the obstacles in the creative process? Every person suffers, but why can’t everyone transform their pain into creativity? What common traits do creative people share? What makes art, art? Can there be an objective measure for artistic value? How does the artist reconcile with society while simultaneously separating from it? Why is art rebellious? Why is art not “expression”? What are the misconceptions about art and creativity? The psychology of creativity, the relationship between art and identity, and much more are explored in this book…