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From Amie McNee, creator behind Inspired to Write, comes a passionate call to action for artists everywhere—an encouraging guide to rediscovering creativity, overcoming your fears and doubts, and embracing your artistic self, whether you’re just beginning your creative journey or looking to refresh your practice with new inspiration.

In We Need Your Art, Amie McNee invites aspiring and seasoned artists alike to bring their unique gifts into the world by simply creating. Drawing from her own personal experiences as a novelist and creative coach, Amie emphasizes why your artistic contributions matter deeply and shows you how to consistently turn inspiration into action. She offers a practical, achievable two-week reset plan designed specifically to help you build a long-term creative habit—such as writing just five hundred words each day or sketching regularly—without rushing to finish a novel or hurriedly painting a masterpiece. This approach supports gentle progression, sustainable practice, and authentic creativity over time.

Throughout this empowering handbook, Amie compassionately tackles common struggles faced by creative individuals, including impostor syndrome, perfectionism, procrastination, and critical inner-dialogue. She offers candid advice, uplifting motivation, and heartfelt invitations to recognize and celebrate your ambition as an artist. Each chapter includes thoughtful journal prompts specifically designed to help you immediately apply insights to your everyday life and artistic practice.

We Need Your Art boldly rewrites societal notions about what it means to be creative, replacing shame and fear with pride, purpose, and self-acceptance. Consider this book your daily encouragement and heartfelt support—a comforting embrace, trusted mentor, nurturing guide, and spark of inspiration all rolled into one—fueling the creative fire within you and reminding you why the world truly needs your art.