Show your work
Austin Kleon, author and journalist at the New York Times, is dedicated to exploring the creative process and guiding artists in developing their talent. His captivating book, "Show Your Work," is the second installment of a trilogy of guides dedicated to creativity. The first installment, "Steal Like an Artist," aimed to awaken the artist within each of us.
"Show Your Work" provides you with the keys to transform your creative process into a powerful tool for building a supportive community that will sustain you throughout your artistic project.
"Show Your Work" provides you with the keys to transform your creative process into a powerful tool for building a supportive community that will sustain you throughout your artistic project.
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- The importance of sharing one's work during the creative process: Perfectionism can be a hindrance to creativity. Sharing one's work, including one's emotions and failures, helps build a community that supports the project and creates a close relationship with the audience.
- How to concretely share one's creative process: Documenting one's progress throughout the process, adopting a regular sharing routine on social media, and providing context to one's work are the recommendations of Austin Kleon for effectively sharing one's creative process.
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💬 Quotes
"Don't wait for inspiration. Do your work every day, even when you don't feel like it. Inspiration will come."
"The best way to get good at something is to do it over and over again. Don't be afraid to fail. Everyone fails at some point."
"Don't try to be perfect. Just do your best and be yourself."
"Comparison is the thief of joy. Don't compare yourself to others. Just focus on your own work."
"Don't be afraid to share your work with others. Get feedback and learn from it."