Jean Miélot, 15th Century writer I've always wanted to be a writer. Not just a hobbyist or dabbler, but a professional, earning my living from my writing. Over the holidays, the thought …
How to Build an Empire in Your Spare Time
Photo of Piranesi engraving by Evil Preacher They say Rome wasn’t built in a day. And it was a full-time job. Think of lugging all that marble, laying pipes and foundations, raising columns and …
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The 10 Biggest Mistakes Artists and Creatives Make
at Internet Marketing (and How to Fix Them)
Image by Hugh MacLeod This is a golden age of opportunity for artists and creatives. Never before have you been able to get your work in front of so many people, at such a low cost, with so few …
Make This Year Different
If last year was difficult, make this year different. If last year was fear, make this year fight. If last year was glum, make this year glad. If last year disappointed, make this year deliver. If …
The Best of Lateral Action 2010
Image by Tambako the Jaguar It's time to take a break for the holidays, so here's a selection of the best of Lateral Action in 2010, the second full year of the blog. …
My Most Important Productivity Tool
Image courtesy of The 99 Percent OK the holiday season is upon us and Lateral Action will - like you, I hope - soon be taking a break for inspiration (and mince pies). Later this week I'll post …
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