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4 books recommended · 1 episode
Books they recommend that someone else wrote.
“has a series of books on creativity that starts with the war of art. Incredible guy, dear friend now.”
Why: Jack Carr praises Steven Pressfield's series of books on creativity, beginning with The War of Art.
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
Guest on How I WriteJack Carr: Bestselling Author Shares His Entire Writing Process | How I Write
“If you've read Once an Eagle by Anton Meyer, that was a fantastic book. That talks about that a little bit in there.”
Why: Jack Carr calls it a fantastic book that effectively explores the core thematic distinction between a profession and a career.
Once An Eagle by Anton Myrer
Guest on How I WriteJack Carr: Bestselling Author Shares His Entire Writing Process | How I Write
“But Steven Pressfield also has that great in one of his books, Turning Pro, I think it is. And in that one, he talks about, hey, you're a professional.”
Why: Jack Carr credits the book with reinforcing that a writer must treat their work as a professional duty rather than waiting for inspiration.
Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield
Guest on How I WriteJack Carr: Bestselling Author Shares His Entire Writing Process | How I Write
“Term Limits by Vince Flynn moves the genre forward. But they're very, you know, they come every five years, ten years, maybe 15 years.”
Why: Jack Carr highlights it as a rare example of a thriller novel that moved the genre forward.
Term Limits by Vince Flynn
Guest on How I WriteJack Carr: Bestselling Author Shares His Entire Writing Process | How I Write