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

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

Austin Kleon

Keep Going is a practical and uplifting guide for anyone trying to stay creative, focused, and motivated—no matter what life throws their way.

In this book, bestselling author Austin Kleon (of Steal Like an Artist and Show Your Work!) shares ten simple, timeless principles for sustaining creativity over the long term. Rather than chasing inspiration or waiting for the perfect moment, Kleon reminds us that creativity is built through daily habits, small actions, and showing up consistently.

Creativity, he argues, isn’t a straight path to a finish line—it’s a loop. What matters most is what you do today. From developing routines that ground you, to disconnecting from digital noise, to finding inspiration in nature and paying attention to what truly matters, Keep Going offers gentle but powerful guidance for living a meaningful creative life.

In this book, you’ll learn how to:

Build daily habits that support long-term creativity

Stay focused and motivated during both good and difficult times

Reduce distractions and reconnect with yourself

Create work that feels meaningful, not just productive

Keep creating even when inspiration feels far away

With simple illustrations, thoughtful reflections, and practical advice, Keep Going is perfect for artists, writers, entrepreneurs, students, and anyone who wants to keep showing up for their work—and for themselves.