Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert is a book that guides readers on how to live a more creative life by embracing curiosity and overcoming fear, perfectionism, and self-doubt. Gilbert uses personal stories and insights to explain that creativity is a magical, yet practical, pursuit that is accessible to everyone, not just artists, and encourages readers to simply begin creating without needing a “permission slip”. The book is structured into sections like Courage, Enchantment, Permission, Persistence, Trust, and Divinity, and its core message is that creative living is about the joy of the process itself.