Daily Rituals: How Artists Work

About the book: Daily Rituals is an entertaining and illuminating collection of the daily routines of great minds and artists. Including the work habits of people such as Jane Austen, Ludwig van Beethoven and Pablo Picasso, it offers insights into the best ways to maximize efficiency and prevent writer's block, as well as tips on how to get by in the creative world.

About the author: Mason Currey is a magazine editor and freelance writer. His work has been published in The New York Times and Slate.

My highlights:
Drugs and stimulants allow artists to work longer hours – or just to relax. corydrane, a popular concoction of amphetamine and aspirin.
Finding inspiring surroundings is important for creators. daily routine: waking at 4 a.m., working for five or six hours, running or swimming in the afternoon, then listening to music and reading before falling asleep at 9 p.m.
Connecting with the body is a popular way to free the mind. while walking that he had his best ideas