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Masterclass in Organizing for Creative People
I gave a masterclass to workshop creative people's career issues at Foyles' flagship store in London in August. Find the link to it here...
Why does popular culture depict creativity as ‘chaotic’?
Is chaos an inevitable result of being a brilliant creator? Or just a trope that popular culture’s invented? And what impact does that have on creative people themselves?
What is the difference between a successful artist and an unsuccessful one?
What makes the difference between growing a thriving career and not? Here are some of the qualities you’ll need to be a successful artist.
Do artists have the right temperament for social media?
Many artists find it a challenge to ‘shout’ about themselves on social media. And yet, building their platform is essential. What is the answer?
How to know if you’re an artist (symptoms and diagnosis)
Are you a real artist? Afraid to call yourself one? Just starting out on your creative career? Here’s what it takes to be an artist.
The artist’s emotional green room
Your favourite artist may seem to be larger than life – a little bit ‘magic’. But all working artists know the truth. We’re just human and this is how we recharge.
4 ways to be an emotionally secure artist
Being an artist or performer can be a heady experience – and leave you feeling anxious or insecure. Here are 4 ways to combat that and give yourself the emotional security you need.
What should artists sacrifice for their art?
People talk about the sacrifices artists have to make for their art. That doesn’t mean creating drama so that you’re a ‘true’ artist. So what are they?
Weren’t all the great artists messy?
Mess doesn’t have to be inspiration’s essential companion. Not all the great artists were messy. In fact most weren’t. Here’s how to separate the two.
Cave-aged cheddar or Dairylea? You get the music culture you pay for…
Why do we resent investing in artists’ long-term development and refuse to pay them properly? We’re funding a ‘throwaway’ culture… Here’s why...