Kleon, Austin - Show your work!_ 10 ways to share your creativity and get discovered-Workman Publishing Company (2014)

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a hobby into your profession because you had a followingthat could support you.Or imagine something simpler and just as satisfying:spending the majority of your time, energy, and attentionpracticing a craft, learning a trade, or running a business,while also allowing for the possibility that your work mightattract a group of people who share your interests.All you have to do is show your work.5
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