Show Your Work
This book is not just for “creatives”! Whether you’re an artist or an entrepreneur, a student or a teacher, a hobbyist or a professional, it’s time to stop worrying and start sharing. The world has changed. It’s no longer enough to just make stuff and hope that people find it. You have to be findable. Think of your work as a never-ending process. You can share your process in a way that attracts others.
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The Book in 3 Sentences
1.Share your thoughts and your process and your work,
online, for free.
2.You don’t need to be an expert to share your work –
beginners can easily help other beginners.
3.By sharing your work online, you’ll attract an audience of
people who care about the same stuff you do – this can
change your life.
My Top 3 Quotes
*Amateurs know that contributing something is better than
contributing nothing
*Carving out a space for yourself online, somewhere where
you can express yourself and share your work, is still one
of the best possible investments you can make with your time
*The minute you learn something, turn around and teach it to
others. Share your reading list. Point to helpful reference
materials. Use pictures, words, and video.
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
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