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Creativity & Making Things
Who it's for
Creators, designers, writers and anyone who wants to make and share work regularly.
Why these books
How to start, keep going when it's hard, and show your work without waiting for permission.
★★★★★
The Creative Act
by Rick Rubin
A legendary music producer's guide to creativity and the creative process.
“Creativity is not a talent, it's a way of operating.”
“The best art is made when you're not trying to make art.”
“Trust your instincts and follow your curiosity.”
★ Life changing
Keep Going
by Austin Kleon
10 ways to stay creative in good times and bad.
“The only way to get better at anything is to keep going.”
“Creativity is not a talent, it's a way of operating.”
“The best way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”
★ Life changing
Show Your Work!
by Austin Kleon
How to share your creativity and get discovered.
“Share what you love, and the people who love the same things will find you.”
“The real gap is between doing nothing and doing something.”
“You don't have to be a genius. You just have to be yourself.”
★★★★★
Steal Like An Artist
by Austin Kleon
10 things nobody told you about being creative.
“Art is theft.”
“The only art I'll ever study is stuff I can steal from.”
“Don't wait until you know who you are to get started.”
★★★★★
The Practice
by Seth Godin
Shipping creative work.
“Practice is not what you do when you're good. It's what makes you good.”
“Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.”
“Success is the result of consistent practice over time.”
★ Life changing
The Dip
by Seth Godin
A little book that teaches you when to quit (and when to stick).
“The Dip is the long slog between starting and mastery.”
“Winners quit fast, quit often, and quit without guilt.”
“If you can't make it through the Dip, don't start.”