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Post the Ugly First Version
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Post the Ugly First Version

US $5.99

A short illustrated guide for creatives who keep waiting for their work to feel ready. One complete 29-page PDF with 23 black-and-white interior illustrations.

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Table of contents

All ten chapters. Page numbers refer to the printed numbers inside the book.

  1. Nobody's Watchingp. 1
  2. The Draft Is the Productp. 6
  3. Post the Ugly First Versionp. 8
  4. Your Shelf of Influencesp. 10
  5. Small Daily Signals Beat Big Announcementsp. 12
  6. Teach While You Learnp. 15
  7. Talk Less, Reply Morep. 17
  8. Bad Comments Won't Kill Youp. 19
  9. Getting Paid Isn't Selling Outp. 22
  10. The Ones Who Stay Winp. 25

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Interior page from Post the Ugly First Version
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The Draft Is the Product — illustrated chapter opening
The Draft Is the Product — illustrated chapter opening. Actual PDF page 7; select to enlarge.
Try this today — work-in-progress exercise and recap
Try this today — work-in-progress exercise and recap. Actual PDF page 8; select to enlarge.
The 10-Minute Rule — illustration and recap
The 10-Minute Rule — illustration and recap. Actual PDF page 10; select to enlarge.
Your Shelf of Influences — creative exercise
Your Shelf of Influences — creative exercise. Actual PDF page 12; select to enlarge.
Chapter 3 — Post the Ugly First Version
Chapter 3 — Post the Ugly First Version. Actual PDF page 9; select to enlarge.
Chapter 5 — Small Daily Signals Beat Big Announcements
Chapter 5 — Small Daily Signals Beat Big Announcements. Actual PDF page 13; select to enlarge.

A No-Fear Guide to Sharing Your Creative Work

For the writer, artist or maker who has something to share but keeps waiting for a better version. This concise illustrated ebook explores sharing imperfect work, taking a first step and building a practice of finishing.

What you receive

  • One complete 29-page PDF ebook, including its illustrated cover.
  • 23 black-and-white interior illustrations throughout the book.
  • A digital download from Huldra Pages, delivered through Gumroad.

How to use it

Read at your own pace and choose a small creative step to try. The preview above shows a page from the actual download so you can judge the style before buying.

US $5.99. Digital PDF only; no physical book is shipped.

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