Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert -- Summary & Analysis

“Live a creative life”


Please Note: This is a summary and analysis of Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Big Magic” not the original book. We summarize and analyze each chapter to help you better understand the original and help you discover the best books on the market.


Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert is a book on how to live a creative life. Throughout the book Gilbert shares wisdom on her own experiences and research about how to be an effective creator, and how to live the happiest and most fulfilling life possible. The book is written especially for artists to help free up the creative process and deal with roadblocks that may be experienced along the way. However, much of the advice given is also relevant for non-artists to figure out how to live more creatively.