Show Your Work!

Name: Show Your Work!
Author: Austin Kleon
ISBN: 9780761178972

10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered

Written byAustin Kleon

A short, illustrated companion to Steal Like an Artist. Kleon argues that instead of waiting to be discovered, you should share your process in small, generous ways and let people find you.

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Published2014
GenreCreativity
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01You don't have to be a genius
Be part of a “scenius” — a community of creative people who share ideas and help each other.
02Think process, not product
Share how you work, not only the finished result.
03Share something small every day
Post a little piece of your work or what you're learning.
04Teach what you know
Sharing your skills builds trust and doesn't take away from you.
05Stick around
Keep going even when it's hard. Many people quit too early.
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