We need your art

Amy McNee

What you make matters.

From Amy McNee, the voice behind Inspired to Write, a manifesto on the vital and human importance of creativity, with guidance for all artists in all endeavors, whether they are beginning their journey or seeking a fresh perspective.

In We Need Your Art, Amy McNee invites artists and aspiring artists of all kinds to do the work they're meant to do: create.

Using her own experiences as a novelist and the inspiration she's shared as a creative coach, Amy walks you through why we need your art and how you can make it happen—starting with a two-week reset plan to help you kick-start your creative habit. It's not about writing your perfect novel in a month or painting a masterpiece in a burst of inspiration. It's about practicing small, sustainable creative steps daily over time—five hundred words of writing a day, a pencil sketch every evening—until you avoid burnout, produce consistent and reliable content on your own terms, and begin to see yourself as an artist. Through honest and inspiring discussions about many of the issues creatives face, including imposter syndrome, perfectionism, procrastination, and the inner critic, as well as invitations to crown yourself and celebrate your ambition, Amy provides the framework and encouragement needed to start taking your art seriously. Each chapter also includes journaling themes to help you apply what you've learned to your new life.

"We Need Your Art" is a revolutionary reprogramming of everything we've been taught and told about creativity. It removes the shame and fear we may feel when describing ourselves as artists, and invites us to create with pride and celebration. This book is the warm hug, the pep talk, the wise mentor you've always wanted, the caring father you've needed, and the burning passion you need to get going.