Share Your Creativity

If you read thru my journal, you can see I am a pretty big fan of Austin Kleon's Book, 'Steal Like an Artist'. So it is no surprise that I share a similar adoration for his book, 'Show Your work'. As a creative, it is innate that we create, but for most of us, sharing aka self-promotion, maybe the mountain we struggle to conquer. Strong are the gentle. Being an artist is a labor of love, and with any kind of love there is a level of vulnerability. Just the idea of having our hearts up for display and open to criticism, can bring about the worst anxiety. Not all is lost, but it takes the first step. Though all Austin Kleon's guidelines, may not be gold, they are something to consider and try, if you're ready to take the next step in your journey.

An except taken from Austin's post on Medium.

“Find your voice, shout it from the rooftops, and keep doing it until the people that are looking for you find you.” 

— Dan Harmon 

We’re always being told find your voice. When I was younger, I never really knew what this meant. I used to worry a lot about voice, wondering if I had my own. But now I realize that the only way to find your voice is to use it. It’s hardwired, built into you. If you want people to know about what you do and the things you care about, you have to share. Talk about the things you love. Your voice will follow.

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