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Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad

Austin Kleon
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Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019

Book Brief

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Austin Kleon

Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-25 years

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Super Short Summary

In Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad, Austin Kleon provides practical advice for maintaining creativity regardless of circumstances. The book emphasizes cultivating routine, embracing playfulness, and staying connected to one's artistic process. Kleon encourages individuals to find joy in creativity and shares techniques for sustaining artistic momentum through life's ups and downs.

Inspirational

Informative

Hopeful

Playful

Upbeat

Reviews & Readership

4.5

19,891 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Austin Kleon's Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad offers practical advice for sustaining creativity, particularly appreciated for its engaging illustrations and accessible style. Some readers find the tips repetitive or simplistic, but overall, it encourages continuous artistic effort and resilience, making it a worthwhile read for creatives seeking motivation.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad?

A reader who enjoys Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad by Austin Kleon is likely a creative professional or hobbyist seeking inspiration and practical advice. Fans of Steal Like an Artist and Big Magic will appreciate its motivational tone and actionable tips for sustaining creativity.

4.5

19,891 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-25 years

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