It's not just a book. It’s caffeine for your creativity, and career!

Cover of 'Stop Looking for Zebras' book
We all need that hit of caffeine to boost our energy and get focused. This is the book equivalent. It's the result of 30 years of experience and 20 years of teaching in the creative industry, and full of practical observations to get you inspired and focused on your career path. Unlike coffee, it never gets cold!
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Inside spread of 'Stop Looking for Zebras'.

Your first step in taking control of your career and creativity.

Stop Looking for Zebras is a no-nonsense, engaging, and practical guide to keeping your job and sanity in this ever-changing world of creative communications. Over twenty years in the making, it is a deep dive into the creative process providing observations, exercises and anecdotes to help you better communicate in a shorter time frame.

Stampede of horses running illustration by Chelle Lorenzen
“If you're looking to find a fulfilling and creatively satisfying path through the sometimes confusing minefield of creative professions, this book is your survival kit. It's a masterclass on how to be successful without losing yourself in the process.”

— Philip VanDusen

It’s important to stop every now and then and see where you are.
Is it what you want?
Are you happy?

Is the water boiling?
Frog sitting in a boiling pot of water illustration by Chelle Lorenzen
Three stack of the book 'Stop Looking for Zebras'

Created to help anyone rediscover their passion and develop new skills.

It’s for designers. Whether you are in the graphics, web, UX/UI, or any other discipline that requires creating and imagining, you are in the right place.

It’s for writers. You may feel paralyzed by the insatiable appetite for content that your audience has. Finding a voice or a compelling message can be challenging, you are in the right place.

It’s for students. Past, present, and future who want to advance their careers, and find a way to leave your mark on the world, you are in the right place.

It’s for everyone. Reading this books will help you build a more productive mindset, inspire your creative process, and give you the skills to keep you motivated so you can move through your career with confidence.

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“A good dose of
inspiration”

My copy of Stop Looking for Zebras rests on my bedside table because its structure lends itself to reflection, with a good dose of inspiration. It helps me when I’m thinking of my own creative process as the CEO of my own marketing company.
Kimothy Walker

“Nothing short of a
masterpiece”

Stop Looking for Zebras is nothing short of a masterpiece for anyone pursuing a long and rewarding creative career.  Robert's writing style is a breath of fresh air, making the journey through these pages an enjoyable and enlightening experience.
Tom Murphy

“A truly practical guide for inspiration”

This book is for absolutely anyone in a creative industry — a truly practical guide for inspiration, discovering your creative self, and tips on staying motivated in a world where creativity often gets the short end of the stick.
Russel Hawley

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