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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.
About the author
Brendan Leonard is a columnist at Outside, and has written 12 books, including I Hate Running and You Can Too, Sixty Meters to Anywhere, and Make It: 50 Myths and Truths About Creating. His writing and illustrations have appeared in National Geographic Adventure, Runner's World, Trail Runner, Alpinist, Red Bulletin, on CNN.com, and in dozens of other publications. His short films have won several awards and have been screened in 20+ countries around the world. He has completed dozens of ultramarathons, marathons, and other adventures. Find more of his work at Semi-Rad.com and on social media @semi_rad.
