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The Influence Map Builder

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Millie Marconi
Contributed byMillie MarconiXSource

Dec 31, 2025

The Influence Map Builder A prompt that helps users reverse-engineer their creative influences and discover unique combinations for their work, based on Austin Kleon's philosophy.

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List 5-10 artists/creators I admire: [names] What I love about each: [specific elements] What I avoid in my work: [what I consciously reject] My current style: [how I'd describe my work] Using Kleon's "steal from your heroes": - What's the common thread across my influences? - Which elements can I combine in ways nobody else has? - What am I stealing badly vs. stealing well? - What would my work look like if I mashed up my top 3 influences? Show me my creative lineage and what to steal next.

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