Just Make Something

Ever wanted to make SOMETHING, but didn't know where to start?

For anyone who's ever wanted to be creative, comes just make something - a collection of drawings, poems, and activities to inspire the reader to - well - make SOMETHING.

A love letter to artists and creatives, just make something explores the experience of creativity, the definitions of art, and the love of making anything. Each page encourages the reader to create their own art, from crumpling papers to planning paths for a mini stick figure.

Anyone can be creative; just make something is the proof.

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What other creatives are saying…

  • "This book is super unique and creative. I know I, myself, am feeling more inspired to go edit that novel of mine I keep putting off… "

    Emily, writer

  • “As someone who has never really felt like an artist, just make something made me feel like I could be one.”

    Jade Turner-Gray, copyeditor

  • "Full of creative ideas. Great for getting those creative juices flowing."

    Sean Bell, chef

  • "Very original! Upbeat and interactive as well! Loved the drawings and format of the book!!"

    Lynn

  • "10/10 highly recommended… will be gifting this to everyone this year for the holidays"

    Lindt, pastry chef

  • "Sat down to read the intro and didn't stop until i was done... Already planning on grabbing pens and highlighters and digging in again!"

    Marci

  • "I'm having a hard time putting that book experience into words lol, it was so unique, so well done!!! I can't begin to express how proud I am! The way you think of art and creation has honestly inspired me..."

    Anna

  • “Working on this project made me question ‘what is art?’ Maybe everything is art and everyone is an artist. Art is all around us every day and sometimes we don’t even notice it.”

    Bec, tattoo artist and illustrator

  • "Just Make Something" challenges assumptions about what creativity means. It offers bite-size ways into art-making and new ways to think about art -- and about ourselves as artists. Even if you think you're not creative, you will after digesting this book. Matt Martin's work here is a gift we all need in these times."

    Meg Ryan, editor

  • "Any creative of any sort stuck in the mud - pick up this read. I felt reading this book was just chatting with a friend who says just the right thing to get me over my writers block. Get a warm drink, and get ready to work on your work in progress after reading this book. Sometimes it is a lighthearted read, chat with another creative or friend, or some other relief that are not intensive tips. Amazing work as always. Get out of that creative block!"

    Damon, author of Survivor’s Guilt

  • "This compact volume is a fun, inspiring, and, at times, a profound read. This book is an eclectic collection of exercises, statements, drawings, questions, quotes focused on creating. Martin sets out to prove we all can be creative and each of us can create art. Don’t believe it? Read the book. You will be surprised and pleased."

    Mitchell Allegre, consultant