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The Artist's Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey Kindle Edition

by Kent Sanders (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 44 ratings

It's time to finally unlock your creative potential.


Are you stuck in your creative life?
Do you need a little inspiration?
Do you want to learn how to navigate doubt and fear, handle, figure out your priorities, and take back control of your time?

If so, this book is for you!

You’ll learn:

  • How your attitude determines whether you’re like a thermostat or thermometer
  • Why a monster lurks behind every blank page
  • The most important quality for success (hint: it’s not talent)
  • The four questions you should ask when you’re criticized.
  • How to make failure your best friend
  • Why you must learn to say NO and take back control of your time


The Artist’s Suitcase is all about getting back to the basics of what it means to be an artist. If you're looking for a fun, practical guide with bite-sized chapters you can read on the go, you’ll love The Artist’s Suitcase. Prepare to reignite your creative life!

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Creative people of all kinds will find a lot to love in The Artist's Suitcase. Whether you are a podcaster, writer, speaker, leader, coach, musician, or do any type of creative work, you'll find dozens of practical tips and lots of encouragement to help you change the world.
-Jimmy Burgess, author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller What Just Happened? How to Bounce Back in Life

This book is a fantastic resource! Kent Sanders packed this book full with helpful, useful information. If you're stuck, need encouragement or have a goal you want to accomplish, The Artist's Suitcase will give you direction for your journey.
-Jim Woods, writing coach and author of Hit the Mark!

The Artist's Suitcase is a fantastic guide for artists of all kinds. Don't miss this essential guide to enhancing your creative life!
-Joshua Rivers, host of The Success Road podcast and author of Leave Nothing Undone

The Artist's Suitcase is a reminder that creative gifts can be a source of pain as well as joy and fulfillment. I can't think of many artists who don't struggle with discouragement or the temptation to quit.
-Melissa AuClair, author of Launch Your Creative Life

In The Artist's Suitcase, Kent Sanders invites and facilitates introspection with the perfect blend of transparency, encouragement, and advice. Best of all, Kent offers these treasures in a conversational tone that reveals the heart of a friend who wants you to thrive in your craft, and helps you know that you can. The Artist's Suitcase? More like The Artist's Treasure Chest.
-Henry Matlock, author of The Bible Cure for Anxiety and Daily Deposits for the Soul

The Artist's Suitcase truly is a must-have piece of luggage on your creative journey.
-Anna McConnaughhay, student and writer

About the Author

Kent Sanders is a writer, musician, and teacher whose mission is to help people unlock their God-given creative potential. He teaches art, theology, and technology at Saint Louis Christian College in Florissant, Missouri. He lives outside of St. Louis with his wife and son. You can read more about him at KentSanders.net.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B011ANJ6HS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sanders Communications
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 8, 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 455 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 134 pages
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    4.7 out of 5 stars 44 ratings

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Kent Sanders is a ghostwriter, entrepreneur, and author or coauthor of dozens of books, including The Artist’s Suitcase, Kickstart Your Creativity, and The Faith of Elvis (with Billy Stanley, Elvis’s brother).

In addition to writing books for himself and his clients, Kent loves to serve other writers. He is the founder of The Profitable Writer, a membership that helps writers grow their impact and income. Kent is also the host of The Profitable Writer podcast.

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Customers find the book encouraging for creatives, with one mentioning they read a little every day to stay inspired. The book is easy to read, with one customer noting it can be read in chunks.

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Customers find the book encouraging and inspirational, with many noting its wisdom and insights. One customer mentions reading a little every day to stay inspired, while another describes how each page is rich with meaning.

"...can take anywhere (literally, for kindle lovers) and be inspired on your writing journey My favorite chapters are:..." Read more

"...As someone who has in the past denied her creative side, this book is a great reminder about the importance of making art a part of my life...." Read more

"...The conversation, growth and encouragement could be incredibly encouraging, especially as we creatives can spend a lot of time doing our art!..." Read more

"...bite-sized nuggets that make the book both a quick read, and a handy reference tool...." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read, with one mentioning it can be read in chunks.

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Kim Stewart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Generosity and Persistence are my top two tools
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2022
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    A book that will stand the test of time and should be on every creative's bookshelf. I love that it's such a small size that you can take anywhere (literally, for kindle lovers) and be inspired on your writing journey

    My favorite chapters are:

    G is for Generosity - “Know the value of being generous. Being generous doesn’t mean you give everything away for free. Generosity is not about economics. It’s about orientation. A generous person is oriented toward serving, helping, and giving to others. You'll find lots of suggestions inside on how to live that out.

    P is for Persistence - "It’s easy to get sidelined by problems on the creative journey. But you must persist and keep on doing the work you’re called to do. There's too much at stake for you to throw in the towel." Inside, you'll find five common reasons we want to give up (hello, overwhelm) and solutions for them.

    Grab a copy as a gift for your favorite creative in your life (even yourself). It would also make a great group study as the chapters are short and inspire lots of conversation. I highly recommend it!
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  • Gmarie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awaken the Artist Within
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2015
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    I absolutely loved this book! Rather than the usual "bloat" that many similar volumes contain, the author has boiled his advice and insights down to only the most valuable components. Every page is rich with meaning and purpose.

    As someone who has in the past denied her creative side, this book is a great reminder about the importance of making art a part of my life. I highly recommend it for anyone with artistic leanings who has fallen prey to the conventional wisdom that art isn't "practical." In these pages Kent Sanders will help you overcome fear, wrestle with perfectionism, work through blocks and achieve your God-given creative potential.
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  • M. AuClair
    4.0 out of 5 stars Encouraging book for creatives; good for group discussion
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2015
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    I really enjoyed Kent's book. It's a book you can read in chunks as you need some encouragement, inspiration or the occasional kick in the pants!

    Kent covers topics alphabetically from the dreaded "blank page" to doubt, failure, critics, the mind, old things, love, etc. There are discussion questions at the end of each chapter. While questions are helpful to answer individually, I see the benefit of getting a group of creatives together to discuss them. The conversation, growth and encouragement could be incredibly encouraging, especially as we creatives can spend a lot of time doing our art!

    This book is geared for creatives in general- painters, designers, musicians, writers, speakers, etc., but the topics are specific to the struggles and needs we have. There are also several links within the ebook to other helpful resources.
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  • Anonymous
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Useful!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2021
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    This book is chock full of highly useful information for any writer! The "Essentials" are broken down into alphabetic bite-sized nuggets that make the book both a quick read, and a handy reference tool. I will recommend "The Artist's Suitcase" to every new writer I meet.
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  • Julie Eaton
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful companion!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2015
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    A book I will carry with me both literally and metaphorically, for this wee book offers huge encouragements and guidance. Packed with wisdom, the book spurs us onward with clarion calls to live the life authentic and true, always offering one's very best. It reads as if Kent knows so well your own creative heart and calling; he speaks into the deep places with clarity and conviction. The questions for reflection are very useful, as are the ideas and resources offered throughout. Here is realism and optimism hand in hand, taking you and I by the hand to our creative sources and tasks for today and tomorrow. Both pragmatic and philosophical, this book is now firmly tucked into my pocket! It is already well used, it will also serve as a well for constantly dipping into, a companion and source of inspiration. (Julie)
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  • Bob Ramsey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wise words for artists and all other creative people!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2019
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    Fun to read! Inspiring! Practical and full of truth! I’m going to leave this little book on my night stand and read a little every day to stay inspired. Every easy to read chapter has more good ideas than the few words made me suspect
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  • Steve
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource for creative thinking
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2020
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    I work with innovators and creative people every day. As part of that work, I need to be creative myself. Kent’s book gives me 26 fantastic “fire starters” when I need a creativity boost. I just open the book to any of the chapters and read that topic. The Questions for Reflection at the end of each chapter activate my mind and help with my creative activities. This is a wonderful resource.
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  • Karen
    5.0 out of 5 stars So much wisdom!!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2022
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    This book is not just for artists! Anyone can apply the messages to their life and ambitions. Reading it is like being wrapped in a blanket of wisdom and encouragement. It is warm and thoughtful. I highly recommend it!
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