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

Adam J. Kurtz wants you to feel better. About yourself. About the world. About the creative process. AdweekInsights and inspiration for anyone who makes art (or anything else) from someone whos been there (and maybe still is).From the creative mind and heart of designer Adam J. Kurtz comes this upbeat rallying cry for creators of all stripes. Expanding on a series of popular essays, this handwritten and heartfelt book shares wisdom and empathy from one working artist to others in his signature tone: empathetic, vulnerable, inclusive, and conversational. Perforated tearandshare pages make it easy to display the most crucial reminders or to pass a bit of advice on to someone who needs it.As wry and cheeky as it is empathic and empowering, this deceptively simple, vibrantly fullcolor book will be a touchstone for writers, artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone else who wants to be more creativeeven when it would be easier to give up and act normal.The Ultimate BuzzFeed Books Gift Guide: Pursuing art in all its forms, whether professionally or not, requires so much resilience and faith. Adam J. Kurtzs Things Are What You Make of Them is full of pickmeups and reminders that you are more than your selfdoubt, and certainly you arent alone in them.