297. Unlocking Your Creative Potential: The Power of Books

In this episode, Mike Brennan discusses the creative process and the journey of writing and publishing books. He emphasizes the importance of creativity in everyone's life and explores various formats for creative expression, particularly through books. Mike shares his personal experiences with creating multiple books, including 'Dear Snow', 'Dear Human', and 'Make Fun a Habit', detailing the inspiration behind each project and the self-publishing process. He encourages listeners to embrace their creativity and consider writing their own books as a means of sharing their unique perspectives and experiences.

3 Key Takeaways:

🎨 Books as Creative Outlets – Books aren't just for writers. Mike reveals how any creative, visual artists, musicians, and beyond, can use books to showcase their work, stories, or processes in fresh and meaningful ways.

🎨 Embrace Your Own Process – From angry tweets to collaborative art journals, Mike's journey shows that there is no single "right" approach to book creation. Your unique skills and creative quirks can shape every part of the process, and every book can have its own form and flavor.

🎨 Self-Publishing Made Accessible – With platforms like Amazon KDP and IngramSpark, Mike demonstrates that anyone can self-publish without huge upfront costs or technical barriers. Plus, he shares practical tips for print-on-demand, formatting, and making your book available internationally.

Links and Resources:

• Website: http://mikebrennan.me

• Daily Creative Habit resources: https://www.dailycreativehabit.com

• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mikebone

• Amazon Books by Mike Brennan: Mike Brennan's Amazon Author Page - https://amzn.to/44c4M3D

• Self-publishing platforms: Amazon KDP, IngramSpark

Feeling sparked?

If you're ready to embrace your creativity and maybe publish your own book, take the next step with resources from Mike at mikebrennan.me or dailycreativehabit.com.

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