If you’re a creative service provider of any kind, then to sign the right kind of clients -- for the right kind of projects at the right kind of fees -- then you basically need to do two things. …
Don’t Just Sell Something: Do Something! with David Hieatt
This week’s guest on the 21st Century Creative podcast is David Hieatt, entrepreneur, author, speaker and founder of The Do Lectures. In 1995 David and his wife Claire Hieatt founded Howies - …
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Creative Coaching: 21 Insights from 21 Years’ Work
As a creative coach I spend my days talking to inspiring creative professionals about their dreams, ambitions, trials, tribulations, breakthroughs and successes. It’s a dream job – and an unusual …
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The Art of Emotional Pricing
How much should I charge? I hear this question a lot from creative coaching clients wrestling with the perennial question of how much a unique piece of art, or a stylish design, or an engrossing …
Unlock Your Creativity (and Win Pitches) by Starting at the Finish Line
Image by digitalista via BigStock When I teach my workshop on 'Fundraising for Artists,' we play this game: I give the class an imaginary check for $10,000 and I ask an artist to come to the front …
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The Three Biggest Ways Musicians Get Ripped Off (and How to Avoid Them)
Image by SeDmi via BigStock After 25 years in the music business, I've probably seen it all when it comes to musicians being ripped off - by managers, labels, promoters, venues, websites and …
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How WordPress Helps You Take Creative Control of Your Website
If you're an independent artist or small creative business, a website is essential for showcasing your work and finding customers. But building and maintaining it is challenging for several …
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How to Start Licensing Your Art (and Why You Should)
Painting by Natasha Wescoat licensed to Murals Your Way When I began as an artist, I was really enjoying the experience of selling my work directly to people. It was so much more exciting than …
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A Free Guide to Creating a Blog with Impact
If you're interested in the potential of blogging to open up opportunities for your creative career or business, I recommend you spend some time with a new free guide from Rajesh Setty called …
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