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Show Your Work!
10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered
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In Show Your Work! Austin Kleon offers a refreshing and invigorating manifesto for anyone embarking on a creative journey. Taking the lessons learned in his previous bestseller Steal Like an Artist to the next level, Kleon introduces readers to the vital step of becoming known by sharing one’s creative process with the world.
Show Your Work! is a compelling guide that emphasises the value of generosity over mere genius. Kleon encourages creatives to become more discoverable by leveraging the power of the network rather than indulging in traditional "networking" methods. The book is not about self-promotion, but rather about self-discovery—inviting others into your creative process and allowing them to be inspired by and build upon your work.
Filled with charming illustrations, insightful quotes, captivating stories, and concrete examples, Show Your Work! provides ten transformative rules for fostering openness, generosity, bravery, and productivity. Each chapter delves into different crucial aspects of sharing one's work:
Among these chapters, "You Don't Have to Be a Genius" dismantles the myth of innate brilliance and highlights the importance of contributing something, no matter how small, every day. "Share Something Small Every Day" advocates for the consistent and incremental sharing of one's work to build a meaningful presence. "Stick Around" teaches the importance of persistence and resilience in the creative process.
Kleon’s guide is a manual for embracing the communal nature of creativity, which he describes as the "ecology of talent." From broad life lessons about the necessity of using one’s voice to the subtleties of sharing etiquette—such as the dangers of oversharing and the importance of giving credit where credit is due—Show Your Work! offers inspiring and practical advice for thriving as an artist or entrepreneur in the digital age.
The book also touches on practical advice for managing your online presence, including how to build a strong domain name and the importance of fostering genuine connections with your audience. Whether you are an aspiring artist, a seasoned entrepreneur, or someone looking to make a splash in the digital sphere, Show Your Work! provides the tools, insights, and encouragement needed to succeed.
Kleon's approach is both visionary and practical, making Show Your Work! an essential read for anyone ready to take the next big step in their creative journey.
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Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon is highly praised for its accessible, motivational guidance on creative self-promotion. Critics agree that Kleon's advice is sassy, effective, and bolstered by humility and humour. The book is described as a practical and uplifting read for anyone embarking on or reinventing their creative journey, offering timeless insights that can be revisited for ongoing inspiration and support.
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ISBN: 9780761178972
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 March 2014
Country: United States
Imprint: Workman Adult
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 150.0mm
Height: 152.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Austin Kleon is the New York Times bestselling author of a trilogy of illustrated books about creativity in the digital age: Steal Like An Artist, Show Your Work!, and Keep Going. He s also the author of Newspaper Blackout, a collection of poems made by redacting the newspaper with a permanent marker. His books have been translated into dozens of languages and have sold over a million copies worldwide. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and sons. Visit him online at www.austinkleon.com.
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