Things Are What You Make of Them : Life Advice for Creatives

Things Are What You Make of Them : Life Advice for Creatives
ISBN: 9780143131519
Publication Date: 2 January 2018

From the creative mind and heart of Adam J. Kurtz comes this quirky, upbeat rallying cry for creators of all stripes. Expanding on a series of popular guides he's created for Design*Sponge, this handwritten and heartfelt little book shares wisdom and empathy from one working artist to others. The advice is organized by topic, including:

- (How to) Get Over Comparing Yourself to Other Creatives
- Seeking & Accepting Help from Others
- How to Get Over Common Creative Fears (Maybe)
- How to Be Happy (or Just Happier)

As wry and cheeky as it is empathic and empowering, this deceptively simple, vibrantly full-color book will be a touchstone for writers, illustrators, designers, and anyone else who wants to be more creative--even when it would be easier to give up act normal.

About the Author

Adam J. Kurtz is a designer, artist and author of 1 Page at a Time and Pick Me Up, which have been published in over a dozen languages each. His "very personal" work for clients like Strand Bookstore and Urban Outfitters has been featured in NYLON, PRINT, VICE, BuzzFeed and more.