NOBODY KNOWS WHAT THEY'RE DOING The 10 Secrets All Artists Should Know

Matthew Lloyd Davies's narration blends casualness and candor in this unusual motivational audiobook for creatives. In an easygoing, nonjudgmental tone, Davies conveys Crutchley's frank advice about moving beyond obstacles in creating art: Know that your work sucks--and so does everyone else's. While he is sincere in his encouragement to be authentic and fearless in producing work, there is humor and delight as he dismisses rules touted on social media, traditional advice to find inspiration from the work of others, and making huge rather than small life changes. Although some points in this short work are repetitive, Davies's smooth and articulate delivery enhances this engaging and no-nonsense reality check for artists of all kinds. M.F. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2021]