Make It: 50 Myths and Truths About Creating

Nobody gets tapped with a magic wand and suddenly has the ability to make great music, photos, films, writing, or any other kind of creative expression-they just try. And you probably should too.

"OK," you say. "But what about ________ ?"

That's exactly what's in Make It: answers to all the reasons we give ourselves to not sit down and start working on our Real Art Thing. If you could use a polite but firm kick in the ass to get going, or just some reassurance that you're not the only would-be creative with a slight to moderate crisis of confidence, this book is for you: 50 illustrated micro-essays to get you through roadblocks at the beginning, middle, or end of your project, and onto the next one.

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Make It: 50 Myths and Truths About Creating

Nobody gets tapped with a magic wand and suddenly has the ability to make great music, photos, films, writing, or any other kind of creative expression-they just try. And you probably should too.

"OK," you say. "But what about ________ ?"

That's exactly what's in Make It: answers to all the reasons we give ourselves to not sit down and start working on our Real Art Thing. If you could use a polite but firm kick in the ass to get going, or just some reassurance that you're not the only would-be creative with a slight to moderate crisis of confidence, this book is for you: 50 illustrated micro-essays to get you through roadblocks at the beginning, middle, or end of your project, and onto the next one.

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Make It: 50 Myths and Truths About Creating

Make It: 50 Myths and Truths About Creating

by Brendan Leonard
Make It: 50 Myths and Truths About Creating

Make It: 50 Myths and Truths About Creating

by Brendan Leonard

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Overview

Nobody gets tapped with a magic wand and suddenly has the ability to make great music, photos, films, writing, or any other kind of creative expression-they just try. And you probably should too.

"OK," you say. "But what about ________ ?"

That's exactly what's in Make It: answers to all the reasons we give ourselves to not sit down and start working on our Real Art Thing. If you could use a polite but firm kick in the ass to get going, or just some reassurance that you're not the only would-be creative with a slight to moderate crisis of confidence, this book is for you: 50 illustrated micro-essays to get you through roadblocks at the beginning, middle, or end of your project, and onto the next one.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798218185046
Publisher: Semi-Rad Media
Publication date: 05/15/2023
Pages: 140
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.33(d)

About the Author

Brendan Leonard is a writer, illustrator, and filmmaker, and the creator of Semi-Rad.com. He's been an adventure writer since 2004, has authored 11 books, created award-winning short films, illustrated ad campaigns, and spoken to audiences across the United States, and around the world. His editorial work has appeared in Alpinist, CNN, Outside, Men's Journal, National Geographic Adventure, Backpacker, Adventure Cyclist, and dozens of other publications, and his clients have included Arc'teryx, Strava, La Sportiva, Smartwool, the American Alpine Club, and Protect Our Winters.
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