“[Show Your Work] stands the test of time; offering readers a source they can revisit repeatedly throughout their lives, always finding valuable ideas and tips… Whether you’re just starting your creative journey or embarking on a new chapter, you’ll discover uplifting encouragement within its pages.” – Library Journal
While some individuals naturally excel at self-promotion, others struggle to share their work with the world. In his creatively designed pocket-sized book, Kleon provides effective strategies for the latter group, enabling them to promote their work comfortably within their own boundaries. Kleon’s advice is bold and insightful, as praised by Publishers Weekly. The book could almost be subtitled as “How to Self-promote Without Being a Jerkface.”
With humility, honesty, and humor, Kleon addresses one of the fundamental questions in the creative life: “How do you get discovered?” Rather than promoting the idea of stealing from others, the book offers a blueprint for making your work so influential that it becomes worthy of imitation, as observed by Brain Pickings.
LibraryReads hails the book as a must-read for anyone involved in the creative process, while Booklist acknowledges the power of Kleon’s advice, emphasizing that its impact transcends the small-format presentation.
In this motivating book, brimming with intelligent approaches, ideas, and quotes, Kleon guides readers through the intricacies of creative work in the contemporary landscape. The Bookseller predicts it to be a certain and well-deserved bestseller, and Fast Company lauds its usefulness and engaging readability.
One can seldom come across a book that has already had a life-changing impact before being reviewed. At a crucial point in this captivating book, Kleon urges readers to “Share something small every day,” something meaningful or intriguing about their work, fostering a sense of connection within a creative community. BookPage reflects on how this simple directive can transform lone artists or entrepreneurs into active and productive contributors to creative circles.
