Sometimes I get stuck. And if you’re like me, you get stuck, too. Not stuck in a well or stuck in a boring conversation with someone who LOVES puns, but creatively stuck. We’ve all been there.
And the reason we’re creatively stuck is we don’t know where to begin. If we knew where to begin, we could start. And if we could start, we’d get unstuck. It’s just that simple, or at least it should be.
You should meet Austin Kleon. According to his website (AustinKleon.com), Austin Kleon is “a writer who draws,” and according to me, Austin Kleon is the king of getting you unstuck!
If you can’t meet Austin Kleon personally, don’t worry, because Austin Kleon has written three magnificent books (Steal Like An Artist, Show Your Work, Keep Going) that, if you follow Austin Kleon’s suggestions, will get you unstuck creatively and keep you rolling along until you die!
Here are Austin Kleon’s books that are guaranteed to unstick you:
Steal Like An Artist – 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative
Austin Kleon’s first book encourages you to mimic the work of your heroes as a starting point to discover your own unique style.
Show Your Work – 10 Ways To Show Your Work And Get Discovered
In his second book, Austin Kleon shows you ways to think of your creative work as a never-ending process and how to build an audience by sharing your process.
Keep Going – 10 Ways To Stay Creative In Good Times And Bad
In this book, Austin Kleon shows you ways to make your creativity soar, find ways to be creative, and how to…um…keep going!
These three books are actionable, insightful, and funny. Each of these books is a short read so you can get a hefty dose of instruction and inspiration, get you unstuck, and get to work!
I love you all, and I hope you have a great day!
