Austin Kleon

About Austin Kleon

Austin Kleon is a weekly newsletter that delivers art, writing, and creative inspiration from the New York Times bestselling author of Steal Like an Artist and other books on creativity. Kleon, an artist and writer based in Austin, Texas, publishes a Friday newsletter featuring a list of 10 things worth sharing, including links to art, writing, and media that he finds worthwhile and relevant. In October 2021, Kleon expanded the newsletter by migrating to Substack and adding a Tuesday edition for paid subscribers , which provides additional letters and access to a community discussion section.

The newsletter surpassed 250,000 subscribers in 2024 , establishing itself as one of the best newsletters on Substack according to The Guardian . The Atlantic called Kleon "positively one of the most interesting people on the internet," and the newsletter now reaches over 300,000 subscribers , including writers, artists, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals from around the world. The newsletter maintains its original format as a personal, curated weekly ritual that Kleon has sustained for over a decade, built entirely on organic growth without paid advertising.