Working: Austin Kleon is Not a Creativity Guru
This week, host Rumaan Alam taps into the well of creativity that is Austin Kleon, author of books like Steal Like an Artist and Show Your Work! In the interview, Austin talks about his distaste for the \u201cguru\u201d label and the uncertainty it takes to be a teacher and student of creativity. He also weighs in on whether creativity is teachable and sprinkles the whole conversation with quotes and other nuggets of wisdom from his favorite writers and thinkers.\xa0\nAfter the interview, Rumaan and co-host Isaac Butler hear from a listener who\u2019s trying to find a good writing group.\xa0\nIn the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Austin talks about his email newsletter and what he plans to work on next.\xa0\nSend your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews.\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence\u2014and you\u2019ll be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now\xa0to help support our work.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices