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Internet Truffles – Week Three

March 10, 2015 by Steven Sparling Leave a Comment

Here’s the latest roundup of my favourite goodies from the world wide web. Hand-picked to enlighten, educate or amuse creative entrepreneurs of all shapes and sizes. Like what you see? Let me know! Want to see something else? I’d welcome your feedback.   1. Getting your music out into the world Musicians, what does it […]

Filed Under: Best of the Web Tagged With: Artist, arts, best of, creative, Curating, Entrepreneur, List

The Secret to Being an Effective Communicator? (It’s all in the feet).

May 27, 2014 by Steven Sparling Leave a Comment

Public Speaking Importance of Feet

I’ve recently been teaching some workshops in voice and storytelling for public speakers. The number one complaint? Nerves. My top tip? Wiggle your toes. You see, everyone gets nervous when they have to talk in front of others. Everyone. The difference between the professional and the amateur is what you do with those nerves. If […]

Filed Under: Public Speaking, Voice Tagged With: Artist, arts, creative, posture, public speaking, voice

Networking for Artists. It’s not enough to just collect Facebook Friends.

May 12, 2014 by Steven Sparling Leave a Comment

  If you’ve got contacts, it’s a shame not to use them. Who can help you get your project off the ground or your work to see the light? Ask them.

Filed Under: Wise Words Tagged With: Actor, Artist, arts, business, contacts, Dancer, Entrepreneur, Musician, Networking, Painter, Writer

Guest Blog: The Power of Knowing Who You Are and What You Do: And What that Means for your Money.

November 20, 2013 by Steven Sparling Leave a Comment

Hello! This week we have another guest blog from A. L. Michaels. Always glad to welcome her voice here at The Thriving Creative. Without any further ado… ————————————- After having a conversation with a friend who’s recently become a self-employed artist- and as yet, has not freaked out about the insecurity and living day to […]

Filed Under: Financial, Guest Post Tagged With: Actor, Artist, arts, creative, Creative entrepreneur, Creative Entrepreneurship, Financial, Musician, Writer

Create or don’t create. There’s always a choice.

May 6, 2011 by Steven Sparling Leave a Comment

Create or Don't Create. There's always a choice.

As creative people, we are always faced with a choice: create or don’t create. It’s always one or the other. The more we choose create, the further we advance in our careers. Today the sun is shining. I’d like to bunk it in and go get a Frappucino. Frappucino or work? After years, I’ve learned […]

Filed Under: Work Tagged With: arts, creative careers, Creative entrepreneur, Creative Entrepreneurship, jobs, sustainability, work

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