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Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered

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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 Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Workman Publishing Company


Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 6, 2014


Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 076117897X


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 72


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.9 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.95 x 0.5 x 6.05 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #11,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #19 in Graphic Design Techniques #42 in Creativity (Books) #52 in Self-Help & Psychology Humor


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    • Not Just for Artists
Format: Paperback
Fun, easy read. Learned a lot. I don't consider myself an artist, but I found it simple to bridge everything he wrote about to me. If you do ANY kind of creative work (and you probably do) this book can help you connect to your audience. This is the first book of his that I've read, even though I've followed his work for over a decade. Excited to read his other books. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2026 by Conan H
    • Fun to read books … for someone is an artist.
Format: Paperback
I bought this book for me.. after enjoying the book’s author … I sent my sister a couple of his other books for her birthday.
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2026 by Cool Na Na
    • A unique view on the issue. Brings the power to YOUR hands. Creativity teaser. But chapter 10 doesn't belong here.
Format: Kindle
Important book. Austin is exploring the issue of showing your work through internet, and particularly social media. An issue that is being discussed endlessly in many blogs and books (of which I’ve read many). But there is something different and unique about his discussion. In his own way, he’s coming at the subject from new angles. His way resonates with me much more than others. There’s actually no comparing at all. Austin’s approach makes me leave my hesitations behind and act, by convincing me that making mistakes is ok, as long as I make something. He then proceeds to frame those possible mistakes in manageable ways of thinking. He gives me the simple and pure feeling that there is an abundance of possibilities, and I can deep into them. that it’s actually no big deal to deep into them. Austin has a way of showing what to do and how to do it, without a boring To-do list. Through examples, inspiring quotes, and his own experience, he is SHOWING us, but not telling us. He is bringing it all down to earth, and very convincingly. Some examples to the uniqueness of the book: It’s giving good advice about the need to compromise between perfectionism and neglecting quality or over-sharing. I find that very useful advice as I engage in social media everyday-sharing. The atmosphere in this book brings the power to YOUR hands: “Don’t think of your website as a self-promotion machine, think of it as a self-invention machine. Online, you can become the person you really want to be.” For me personally, this book has been a real creative thinking teaser. In direct ways, and some indirect ones, it made me jump out my seat with new ideas, or sometimes, a new angle of an idea I was already working on, and feeling stuck. Coming to the end of the book, though, I seem to be running into problems with chapter 10: “Stick around”. Mostly, I don’t think this chapter belongs in this book, because mostly it’s not about “SHOW your work” but about DO your work. It gives fantastic advice, but I think it belongs in a separate book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2014 by Lihi Ben Haim
    • Helpful Ideas
Format: Kindle
This was an easy read and gave me a few useful ideas about sharing my work.
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2026 by Bridget Montgomery
    • Better than expected!
Format: Paperback
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Quite frankly, I didn't understand how a 10-part list could make a full book. But I saw the reviews, it was on sale, and I thought, "Heck. Why not?" Now, I can join the countless others who whole-heartedly recommend this book. It's filled with both inspiration and actionable advice. It's an easy/enjoyable read, and because of how it's structured, it's easy to eat a "potato chip" section and put down. For someone who reads before bed, having short sections and easy stopping points is a real mercy. I've finished the first read-through for joy. Now, I'm planning to go through it again and practice the actionable steps. So happy to have found this. Thanks Austin! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2024 by Raggie
    • In the spirit of the author's work I share too!
Format: Paperback
I am an aspiring author, publishing consultant, and speaker. Author and creator of Quick Jabs: Stories that Slap. This book shows the immense power of our God given duty to create, inspire, and share. Cuz, let's face it, if you're looking into buying this book, you are among those of like minds! In other words, you are our family, like it or not! And ask yourself, do you charge your family for your books and art? I recently published my blog through the substack platform. That is the hands down greatest tool I have ever found in ten straight years of publishing and outreach. So, see! We all share great and useful things! I mean, we only have each other after all. This book gave me my tag line for my website (and of course, I cited the source). It's important that we show respect to our families. We have probably all learned this lesson in a variety of ways over the years. I mean, it's apparent (no pun intended), when you fall who is always there to pick you up? I know my Dad is the only one that showed up to bail me out once or twice! Okay, so has my wife. But, hey it's family! With that thought, remember we bail each other out, us critics. It's love. Sometimes tough, but it is love. And we all love art and creation. 5 stars on this one. He inspired me to be more open and to be smart enough to keep my eyes open for opportunities! Bravo! Must buy. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2021 by Jay M. Horne
    • Steal Like an Artist
Format: Paperback
A follow up to his previous work, Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work discusses and explores between creativity and publicity. Kleon encourages you not only to create, but to constantly share your work with others. The reasons for this are many: you gain followers, you build a portfolio of sorts, you find like-minded artists, and you establish a presence. Anyone can write, but Kleon argues that, by putting your work out into the world, you take the first steps in becoming the writer that you envision for yourself. Just like Steal like and Artist, Show Your Work contains many graphics that help convey the concepts that Kleon is discussing. It’s almost a little too hard to classify this work as a book, but there are enough words here to satisfy any reader. Even if you aren’t planning on becoming a writer, there is enough good advice in here to help any sort of career — musicians, content creators, photographers, journalists, all, I believe, will find something helpful in these pages. There is no doubt that many artists today are practicing the techniques that Kleon describes in this book. You have nothing to lose but, possibly, everything to gain with this short work. Plus, it’s fun read too. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2017 by Pablo Rubio
    • One, two and finally tree attempts to have this
Format: Kindle
Review Image by MARIA DIAZ T.
I happened to find this book last year at our local book's festival, sadly the library was extra charging for a hard cover one. It made me so curious so I decided to follow Austin...meanwhile I was working without knowing I had something to show...I happened to be ready to share an ilustrated book myself, when I was almost finishing it, I decided to buy this book, but again fate did not let me. Amazon did not deliver it to my country, so I declined. One day at my local library, I saw the paperback version... I borrowed and it enlighted my process. After all this journey, I am if lucky, I will publish at Amazon...and finally got the book to read and re read its tips because it is always worth it. I am MARIA DIAZ at maria_diaz_art in Instagram ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2026 by MARIA DIAZ T.

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