Why 'Show Your Work!' is a Must-Read
Show Your Work! – The Modern Guide to Building an Audience Show Your Work! is a powerful and encouraging guide for anyone who wants to build a following around their creative endeavors. Austin Kleon argues that in the digital age, the most valuable asset an artist or entrepreneur can have is an audience, and the best way to acquire one is not through self-promotion, but by generously sharing your process. This book is a practical manifesto for the "amateur" who wants to become a "professional" by embracing the concept of "process over product." Kleon provides ten clear, actionable steps for sharing your work, including: "Think Process, Not Product," "Share Something Small Every Day," "Teach What You Know," and "Don't Turn into Human Spam." He emphasizes the importance of documenting your journey, being a good storyteller, and learning to take a punch (handling criticism). Show Your Work! demystifies the process of self-promotion, transforming it from a daunting task into a natural, enjoyable extension of the creative process itself. It is an essential read for anyone looking to connect with others who care about the same things they do.
Notable Quotes from 'Show Your Work!'
"The minute you start thinking about what you want to do, rather than what you want to be, you've already won."
"Don't just show your finished product; show the messy, imperfect process that led to it."
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