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Don't Just Create.
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10 ways to share your creativity and be discovered. The essential book for anyone who wants to thrive in the digital age.

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Show Your Work by Austin Kleon
“Creativity is not a talent, it's connection.”
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10 GOLDEN PRINCIPLES

Core Content

10 golden principles from Austin Kleon to help you overcome hesitation and start sharing.

01psychology

You Don't Have to Be a Genius

Find a "Scenius" (community) instead of trying to be a "Genius" (lone genius).

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02account_tree

Think Process, Not Product

Audiences want to see how you make it, not just the final result.

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03today

Share Something Small Every Day

Don't wait for the "big masterpiece". Send out a small message every day.

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04inventory_2

Open Up Your Cabinet of Curiosities

Share what inspires you. Your taste is an asset.

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05auto_stories

Tell Good Stories

Your work doesn't speak for itself. You have to tell its story.

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06school

Teach What You Know

Teaching doesn't create competitors, it creates connection and credibility.

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07person_off

Don't Turn Into Human Spam

Be a contributor, don't just be a promoter.

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08sports_mma

Learn to Take a Punch

When you put your work out there, you'll be criticized. Get used to it.

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09payments

Sell Out

Don't be afraid to make money from your passion, but be careful about "selling yourself".

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10replay

Stick Around

It's a long game. Don't quit your show.

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In-Depth Analysis

Key concepts you need to master

lightbulbFrom "Genius" to "Scenius" (Community)

Austin Kleon shatters the myth of the "lone genius". Instead, he proposes the concept of "Scenius" - the intelligence of an entire community. By contributing to this ecosystem, you don't need to be the best, you just need to be part of the flow.

searchFrom "Networking" to "Being Findable"

Networking often has a negative connotation of fake socializing. Kleon advises: Don't try to 'hunt' for relationships. Become 'findable' by sharing your work. People on the same wavelength will find you.

history_eduStock and Flow

To maintain presence, you need to balance Flow (small daily shares: tweets, stories, drafts) and Stock (sustainable content: long blog posts, completed projects, books). Flow keeps you remembered, Stock gives you lasting value.

Austin Kleon - Author of Show Your Work

“Bad drawings are OK!”

WRITER
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Austin Kleon

Austin Kleon is an American author and artist, known for his simple, direct, and inspiring writing style. He is best known for his trilogy of books on creativity.

His philosophy revolves around sharing publicly, learning from others, and believing that creativity is connection, not innate talent.

menu_bookNotable Works

Steal Like an Artist(2012)
Show Your Work!(2014)
Keep Going(2019)

“You don't have to be a genius. You just need to be yourself - and share that with the world.”

— Austin Kleon

Value Of The Book

3 reasons why this is the most worthwhile book about creative sharing

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Digital Presence

"If your work is not online, it doesn't exist." The book helps you build a digital portfolio naturally.

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Authentic Connection

Instead of struggling to find jobs or clients, you attract them with your abilities and mindset shared publicly.

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Learn by Teaching

When you share the process, you're forced to systematize your knowledge, which helps you improve faster.

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