Description
Title: Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad
Author: Austin Kleon
Genre: Self-Help / Creativity
Pub date: 2019
Keep Moving: A Practical and Motivational Guide for Making Momentum During the Most Challenging Times to Keep Creating as an Artist, Writer, or Creative-This is a useful guide that will keep artists, writers, and other creatives keeping their creative energy and inspiration going even in the most trying of times. The book is composed of ten actionable tips that help keep one focused and productive as he keeps creating as an artist, writer, or just a creative. Instead of waiting for occasional inspirational moments to make things happen, adopt the daily work of creativity.
Often humorous, wise, and chock-full of creativity tips, Austin Kleon uses illustrations and anecdotes to drive home his points. Where the value lies in routine, in regularity, and most importantly in pleasure in the process not in the end as he subtly urges: There’s so much practical advice in this book-engage in a regular creative routine, embrace uncertainty, and allow balance between work and life.
Consistency and Routine: Kleon puts emphasis on the fact that showing up day after day is creating a daily routine habit to feed creativity no matter what may be going around you.
Acceptance of the Unknown: This book teaches the culture of accepting whatever will happen and then keeping on working through it.
Creativity as Lifelong Practice: Kleon writes that he sees creativity not as something that you ever achieve but more of an ongoing process in a state of growth and change.
About finding joy in the process: The book reminds the reader to keep pleasure in the creation, not making that which should not be made, a product.
Style:
Austin Kleon’s writing is accessible, humorous, and motivating with a mix of illustrations, quotes, and personal anecdotes. The whole book feels accessible and spans a wide range in giving advice that feels very practical and encouraging, especially for those stuck or creatively burned out.
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