About the book
From the New York Times bestselling author of Steal Like an Artist, an even more forward-thinking and necessary book on how to take that critical next step on a creative journey—becoming known.
Show Your Work! is about why generosity trumps genius. It’s about getting findable, about using the network instead of wasting time “networking.” It’s not self-promotion, it’s self-discovery—let others into your process, then let them steal from you. Filled with illustrations, quotes, stories, and examples, Show Your Work! offers ten transformative rules for being open, generous, brave, productive.
In chapters such as You Don’t Have to Be a Genius; Share Something Small Every Day; and Stick Around, Kleon creates a user’s manual for embracing the communal nature of creativity— what he calls the “ecology of talent.” From broader life lessons about work (you can’t find your voice if you don’t use it) to the etiquette of sharing—and the dangers of oversharing—to the practicalities of Internet life (build a good domain name; give credit when credit is due), it’s an inspiring manifesto for succeeding as any kind of artist or entrepreneur in the digital age.
“Some people are natural self-promoters. For others, it’s painfully difficult to put their work out there. In this creatively designed pocket-sized book, Kleon offers the latter group effective strategies that allow them to share their work without leaving their comfort zone ... Kleon’s advice is sassy and spot-on.” -Publishers Weekly
Editions of Show Your Work!
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780761178972
- EBook
- ISBN 9780761181361
Read an Excerpt
From the New York Times bestselling author of Steal Like an Artist, an even more forward-thinking and necessary book on how to take that critical next step on a creative journey—becoming known.
Show Your Work! is about why generosity trumps genius. It’s about getting findable, about using the network instead of wasting time “networking.” It’s not self-promotion, it’s self-discovery—let others into your process, then let them steal from you. Filled with illustrations, quotes, stories, and examples, Show Your Work! offers ten transformative rules for being open, generous, brave, productive.
In chapters such as You Don’t Have to Be a Genius; Share Something Small Every Day; and Stick Around, Kleon creates a user’s manual for embracing the communal nature of creativity— what he calls the “ecology of talent.” From broader life lessons about work (you can’t find your voice if you don’t use it) to the etiquette of sharing—and the dangers of oversharing—to the practicalities of Internet life (build a good domain name; give credit when credit is due), it’s an inspiring manifesto for succeeding as any kind of artist or entrepreneur in the digital age.
“Some people are natural self-promoters. For others, it’s painfully difficult to put their work out there. In this creatively designed pocket-sized book, Kleon offers the latter group effective strategies that allow them to share their work without leaving their comfort zone ... Kleon’s advice is sassy and spot-on.” -Publishers Weekly
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Show Your Work! about?
From the New York Times bestselling author of Steal Like an Artist, an even more forward-thinking and necessary book on how to take that critical next step on a creative journey—becoming known.
Show Your Work! is about why generosity trumps genius. It’s about getting findable, about using the network instead of wasting time “networking.” It’s not self-promotion, it’s self-discovery—let others into your process, then let them steal from you. Filled with illustrations, quotes, stories, and examples, Show Your Work! offers ten transformative rules for being open, generous, brave, productive.
In chapters such as You Don’t Have to Be a Genius; Share Something Small Every Day; and Stick Around, Kleon creates a user’s manual for embracing the communal nature of creativity— what he calls the “ecology of talent.” From broader life lessons about work (you can’t find your voice if you don’t use it) to the etiquette of sharing—and the dangers of oversharing—to the practicalities of Internet life (build a good domain name; give credit when credit is due), it’s an inspiring manifesto for succeeding as any kind of artist or entrepreneur in the digital age.
“Some people are natural self-promoters. For others, it’s painfully difficult to put their work out there. In this creatively designed pocket-sized book, Kleon offers the latter group effective strategies that allow them to share their work without leaving their comfort zone ... Kleon’s advice is sassy and spot-on.” -Publishers Weekly
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Show Your Work!?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Self-help, personal development and practical advice > Popular psychology > Memory improvement and thinking techniques
Where can I read a sample of Show Your Work!?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780761178972
Is Show Your Work! part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Austin Kleon
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Show Your Work!?
Austin Kleon
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Show Your Work! is available as paperback(ISBN 9780761178972) and ebook(ISBN 9780761181361)
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