Books Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered book, Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad, Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by Austin Kleon

"Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered" — This book encourages creatives to share their work and creative process openly, to attract an audience and learn through collaboration. Kleon emphasizes starting with what you love, sharing small pieces regularly, telling good stories, teaching what you know, and avoiding oversharing or spam. The book demystifies self-promotion by framing it as sharing your journey and inviting others into your "scenius" (creative community). Kleon also stresses owning your space online to build a discoverable presence and staying persistent in sharing your work.​

"Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad" — This book is a motivational guide to maintaining creativity daily despite challenges or distractions. Kleon offers practical advice such as building routines, embracing limits, staying physically and mentally healthy, and nurturing curiosity. The focus is on perseverance — showing up every day, taking breaks when needed, and finding inspiration in the mundane. It’s about sustaining creative momentum long-term with patience and self-compassion.

"Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative" — Kleon presents creativity as a process of "stealing" ideas and influences from the world around you, remixing them in your own voice. He challenges the myth of originality and encourages embracing influence, learning from mentors, and copying with integrity. The book includes accessible tips like keeping a "swipe file" of inspirations, embracing limitations, and focusing on doing the work rather than waiting for inspiration. It’s an empowering call for anyone hesitant about their creative identity