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Living Out Loud: An Activity Book to Fuel a Creative Life

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When i received Keri Smith's book in the mail i literally jumped for joy! I made a bowl of lentil soup and proceeded to devour "Living out Loud" while devouring my soup. Instantly i knew that Keri's book would become comfort food for my creative soul.

In the tradition of Sark, who inspires us creatively, Living out Loud does the same only Keri's adorable coilbound book departs from Sark by supplying the reader with tear out postcards, cut-out shrines, stickers and juicy tear out Permission cards (this really appealed to the child in me!). For those of us who have the patience of a gnat, you will enjoy the brief topics that are beautifully illustrated. I have been an artist for over 30 years and feel that i have found a kindred spirit in Keri Smith and so will you!!

This book is sure to become my pocket Muse to be used again and again for inspiration and great project ideas. I highly recommend it!

This little book joins me each morning with tea and toast. It is brimming with great ideas, encouragement and wisdom that gets my creative engine turning over at the beginnning of each day. More human and optimistic than The Artist's Way, Living out Loud is a workbook, a playspace,a bible and a cheerleader that gets me excited to make more things in every part of my life. A rare gift.

A lot of books on creativity are very structured and "how to" which don't work very well for someone like me who is rather lazy about creating and not good at following instructions. (That's why I'm creative.) Also, most creative books all sound the same with words like "Juicy," "Glitter," and "Muse" thrown around. Those words also don't work for someone like me who prefers real, simple ways of creating instead of putting on a persona.

This book is unique in both size, style and content; there's pull out cards, activities, stickers, postcards, and ideas spiral bound together in a hard-cover book. It's perfect for someone like me, who is generally afraid of these kinds of books but wants a little something creative and inspiring to hold on to.

If you enjoy Keri Smiths work from her web site, you'll enjoy this book. Her stories are real and personal and also inspirational and motivational without trying to be. It's also just plain fun.

Great for adults who want a little creative kick but don't want to do a program or change personalities.

An adorable little hardbound binder style notebook that is full of inspiration. The book contains creative activities, words of encouragement and, of course, Keri's lovely illustrations. It's one of those books that I will read over and over. It's the perfect way to get out of the blahs.

This book was one of the most joyous "play dates" I have had since I was a child! The games and punch-outs and ideas had me giggling and inspired a period of creativity like no other. As an artist, I sometimes need to try something "different" to get me out of a rut and this book was IT! I'm hoping for another play book like this from the author because this little book challenged me and actually set me off on a creative path I had not previously explored. Get this book and PLAY! You will NOT regret it!

This is a good book and really made me want to start drawing and writing again. It is just plain fun

After plowing through it in one sitting (glass of tea in my hand, perched in a comfortable chair) I ran out and bought this book for two like-minded creative friends of mine. It's wonderful, inspiring, beautifully designed and utterly soulful. I used Keri's suggestions to plan an entire Living Out Loud the other weekend when I needed to reignite my inner spark.

Danny Gregory's "Everyday Matters" has a lot more depth, warmth, and inspiration. I found it to be a refreshing mini vacation.