The fast and straightforward book that every creative person needs.

A powerful and relatable exploration of the inner challenges that disrupt our ability to create. This part memoir, part self-help book, is rich with stories, a practical framework, self-assessment, and a series of actionable experiments to help you create sustainably.

Oh, and it was written & published in just five days.

What People Are Saying…

  • CPR for Your Creativity

    It's a quick + engaging read on an important topic not discussed anywhere else that I'm aware of. In our fast-paced constant consumption culture it seems like a lot of creative projects get left for dead. This is the first time I'm seeing someone address this problem directly. It's the handbook you need to breakthrough your creative dysregulation. Buy it and give CPR to your creativity. ~ Mike Slavin, Writer at High Existence ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • Check it Out!

    …Besides getting some concrete advice, the book helped me to contextualize where I am in my own creative journey, learning how to mix the creative parts of myself with the more disciplined, process-oriented, analytical parts. Highly recommend checking it out! ~ SM, Amazon Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • A must-read for all creatives

    I devoured this book in a single afternoon and enjoyed it deeply. I read a lot of self-help books, particularly in the creativity realm, and it is rare to find one that is so succinct and so honest. Rather than preaching at you from atop a pedestal, Kelly brings you into her journey and walks hand in hand with you through the mystery of creation and creativity. Highly recommend! ~ Melody Song, Writer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • Every creative person needs this book

    You need to read this book. So many of us find ourselves stuck when trying to get our ideas out into the world. This book will identify those ways, and give you the tools and actionable steps to get yourself unstuck. Compulsively readable, warm, wise, and entertaining, it feels like the very best advice from a good friend who knows exactly how to get from stalled to starting—and finishing.

    I'm so grateful for this book, and want every creative person I know to read it. ~ Rob Tourtelot, Writer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • Very powerful take on creative unlocks

    This is the most compelling articulation of a widespread phenomenon - of how people get stuck when they lean into creativity.

    As we shift into a culture where it is easier to create and share this kind of book is invaluable. Well done. ~ Paul Millerd, Author of The Pathless Path ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • An essential handbook for anyone who struggles to put their work out into the world

    I read the whole book in a single morning — the concept of 'creative dysregulation' is heartbreakingly potent. I found myself resonating both with the vital importance of having a support tribe to help launch creative endeavors and found her 'five experiments' extremely practical, which I fully intend to be applying to my own creative dreams for this year. All in all a phenomenal read!! ~ Jonny Miller, Nervous System Mastery ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A book publishing paradigm changer

Creative Dysregulation is the result of a friendly challenge— a challenge for Kelly to write and publish it in just five days. Without the luxury of time, Kelly was unable to overthink or strive for perfection. Leveraging the power of crowdsourced feedback, she landed on a book cover within one day and formulated her thoughts as she wrote. While ‘creating in public’ on X (Twitter), a firestorm of momentum grew, leading to an exciting launch with hundreds of sales and (temporarily) topping the charts on Amazon at #3 in Creativity.

Not only did Kelly successfully complete the challenge but the day she launched the book publicaly, she entered into a 10-day silent meditation retreat. Exchanging ‘strategy’ with ‘surrender’ amidst the excitement of birthing a creative project in the world.

The result was a validation of the ‘minimum viable book’ concept and the power of self-publishing small books in a world of overfilled non-fiction writing.

By publishing it, Kelly unleashed a wave of excitement and energy. It's disrupting people's perception of what’s possible. It's inspiring action. People with the seed of a book in their head are thinking... "maybe I can actually write it." ~ Sam Sager, Author of The Ripple