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 […]
Why ‘art for arts sake’ goes hand in hand with ‘starving artist’
Are you a starving artist? Are you putting your artistic ideals above your responsibility for looking after your body and soul? Are you clinging to romantic notions of ‘art for arts sake?’ That art is only sullied if you let it mingle with the world of commerce? I’m afraid if you are clinging to these […]
Idols, Mentors, Colleagues and Fans – Build a Team in 2015
I have two professional colleagues who are always talking about ‘their team.’ How ‘their team’ advises they do this, or ‘their team’ has plans to do this, etc. Every time I hear it I experience a pang of jealousy. I don’t have a team. It’s me. My computer. My ‘cup of joe.’ And that’s it. […]
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5 Reasons to come to our Marketing for Writers Workshop
Here’s 5 compelling reasons to join me and A L Michael on 27 Sept for Marketing Bootcamp for Writers
The secret to getting ahead in any creative field (that no one tells you)?
Day 24 – Keep In Touch
Keep in Touch In any business there are only 3 ways to increase your revenue: Increase your prices Get more customers to purchase Get existing customers to buy more Of these three, the most effective is #3 – Get existing customers to buy more (or buy again). This is why you want to keep in […]
Are you an artist?
The ‘July Challenge’ about to start
Is being an artist really a ‘job’?
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