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It's National Creativity Day - Let's Get Creative!

The effect creativity has on individual well-being is well known.  But, when was the last time you slowed down enough to engage in creative activities?  Take a look at some of these online books for inspiration on creative outlets you may enjoy.  Then stop, sit, and get creating!  It's that simple. 

Creative Writing: Creative writing may be the ultimate form of self-expression. Readers will learn how to write various types and genres of creative writing, including novels, short stories, plays and screenplays, poetry, book-length and article-length narrative nonfiction and memoirs.  Readers will also hone their writing skills and boost their creativity with writing prompts and exercises.

Draw Every Little Thing: With Draw Every Little Thing, aspiring artists and art enthusiasts can learn to draw more than 100 objects, items, and locations they see around them every day.

Sharpie Art Workshop: The most comprehensive, step-by-step, hands-on creative workbook for creating art with Sharpie markers.

The Little Book of Rock Painting: With creative prompts, practical exercises, templates, and step-by-step projects, The Little Book of Rock Painting provides an interactive, creative approach to learning the art of painting on stones.

The Maker's Manual: The Maker's Manual is a practical and comprehensive guide to becoming a hero of the new industrial revolution. It features dozens of color images, techniques to transform your ideas into physical projects, and must-have skills like electronics prototyping, 3D printing, and programming. This book's clear, precise explanations will help you unleash your creativity, make successful projects, and work toward a sustainable maker business.

Generative AI Art: This book is ideal for artists, creatives, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of technology and art. No prior experience in AI or art is required, making it perfect for beginners eager to explore the capabilities of generative AI art and embrace digital creativity.

O'Reilly for Higher Education has books, video tutorials and online courses in all kinds of business and self-development topics.  Visit the O'Reilly library guide for more information.