Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative in The Insecure Writer's Support Group Book Club

Sep 10, 2013 Michelle rated it really liked it

Shelves: non-fiction

It's tiny.
It's square.
It's really cute. In more ways than one.
A light read, really engaging, practical and to the point, targeting all types of creativity with its drawings, quotes, lists, notes, graphics and black-board styled diagrams which are accompanied by playful fonts.

Some points:
~fake it til you make it
~practice productive procrastination
~wonder at something and invite others to wonder with you
~find a place that feeds you - creatively, socially, spiritually and literally
~if you ever f ...more

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Dec 28, 2020 Aishwariya Laxmi rated it really liked it · review of another edition

It doesn't tell us much that is new. But after reading this book, I'm going to work on my praise file and on maintaining a log book. The book motivates and inspires. I like the fact that it is brief and to the point. ...more

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Oct 10, 2022 Toi Thomas rated it really liked it

Shelves: rated, reviewed, writing, nonfiction, readwithfey

This was an IWSG Book Club book that I missed originally and went back to read. I'm also counting this book towards my Read With Fey challenge.

This is a short and to-the-point book with some cool illustrations/pop art images to help hone and develop a creative path that works for you. It's not rocket science but it is actually helpful. I wouldn't mind having a few t-shirts made out of some of the helpful tips.

Recommended to all kinds of creatives at varying stages of their creative journey. ...more

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Apr 22, 2012 Cynthia Varady rated it it was amazing

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What can one say about a book this inspirational? After finishing it this morning during my morning absolutions, I couldn't wait to begin my life proudly stealing like an artist. Something I had been doing my whole life, but denying it to the end. The ten simple, philosophical insights and truths Austin Kleon outlines in Steal Like An Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative, aren't just for for artists, they are for anyone with goals, aspirations, dreams, and hopes. Most of it is ...more

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Aug 05, 2021 Tyrean rated it it was amazing

I loved this encouraging and thought-provoking book about living a life of creativity, discovering ways to delve deeper by creating a lineage of writers and creatives I admire, and working in the community of creatives on the internet. A fun book, and one I will read again.

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Jun 13, 2017 Laura-Anne Wright rated it it was amazing

I loved this book! It really inspired me to tap into my creativity more often and more passionately.

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Aug 25, 2022 Beth rated it it was amazing

Shelves: upbeat-goodness, the-craft-of-writing, life-skills

This is really fabulous.

He is funny, wise as hell, and every small page glows with powerful inspiration. Not cheesy, but right to the heart. I hate turning it back in to the library, so might have to break down and get a copy to dip into, in those times of weirdness and doubt that all creators slog through.

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Jun 27, 2015 Balle Millner (Blogger, Freelance Writer, Aspiring Autho rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Great Book!

This book is a great quick read, that I would recommend to creative types and noncreative types alike. Everyone should read this book.

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