I see advice all the time on ‘how to play big’ or ‘how to up your business game’ or how to ‘scale your business up to the next level.’ But what if that doesn’t interest you? What if you want a happy life instead of a busy life? What if you want ‘just enough’ instead […]
We Can’t Let Fear Win
This past weekend I had the privilege of attending the Canadian Theatre Educators’ Conference where I met a number of really great people who all teach theatre at different institutions in Ontario. For two days we talked about teaching acting, voice, dance etc – largely, but not exclusively, at the post-secondary level. Something I heard […]
Putting it on the back burner is not the same as forgetting about it
I’ve been burnt. It’s my fault that it happened, but that doesn’t make it any less frustrating. You see, as you might be aware, I kinda put The Thriving Creative on the back burner 3 years ago when I got a full-time academic job. Between the job, 3 hours a day of commuting, and trying […]
Old Posts Are Like Old Photos
So you may have noticed that I have not been blogging much over the past few years. Or maybe you didn’t. Doesn’t matter. What does matter is that I find myself once again being drawn to putting some of my thoughts down on a page and out into the world. This is scary… and it’s […]
Supply & Demand – Are There Too Many Artists?
As I continue my research into sustainability of creative careers, one thing keeps coming up: the subtle balance between supply and demand and the effect that has on opportunities for artists to be paid for their creative work. Historically, artists have done very well when Guilds and Unions have been allowed to control the flow […]
Intrinsic reward – or ‘why we do what we do’
You know most artists don’t earn much money, right? I don’t think this comes as a shock to anyone. Most artists have second jobs (and often third and fourth jobs). Most art is subsidised by the artist themselves. Most artists who study at University don’t earn any more money over their lifetimes than people who […]
Quit Trying to Sell to Everyone
Would you like to find more joy, spaciousness and purpose in your life and your art? Then quit trying to sell to everyone. Here’s the thing: not everyone is going to get you. Not everyone is going to love you. Not everyone is going to like what you create. And that’s a good thing. See, […]
The Starting Place for Any Business Transaction
Over the years I’ve taught a number of different workshops and classes on business skills for creatives. But what I observe over and over again is talented, creative individuals who completely panic when it comes to ‘selling’ themselves or their creative creations. All. The. Time. [so if you recognise yourself in that statement, you have […]
7 Lessons I’ve Learned While Doing a PhD
I love learning – I always have – I remember in primary school being the kid that never wanted to go outside at lunchtime and recess to kick around a ball. I wanted to stay inside in the library and read books. I was perfectly happy thumbing my way through the Encyclopaedia Britannia, rather than […]
Marketing Strategy for the Creative Industries 1 – Manage your ego
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