At a loss about what to write? Go fishing!
Do you blog, or have a newsletter? Or perhaps you use Twitter or Facebook? I bet at one time of another you’ve wondered what to write about. I know I often feel stumped by what to write about here on...
View ArticleNetworking for Artists. It’s not enough to just collect Facebook Friends.
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.
View ArticleFor Graduating Artists, Some Words of Wisdom from Leon Golub
I came across this great quote from Leon Golub, an American painter, now deceased. “The adventures that you are going to have as artists, as individuals, are going to go in all kinds of ways; they’re...
View ArticleMarketing for Artists/Creatives = Telling Your Story as Often as You Can
Who you are as an artist or creative person is one of your most potent marketing materials. You should be looking for opportunities to tell you story everywhere. Whether through traditional media...
View ArticleAt last! The Secret to Being Successful in the Arts
The secret is: To Stop Trying to Do It All Yourself! John Donne famously said “No man is an island.” You will never achieve as much on your own as you could if you worked with someone else....
View ArticleHow to Find Endless Satisfaction in Your Creative Life
There’s a point to what Leon Golub is saying: you need to have realistic expectations out of life. I know I preach about being a Thriving Creative. But part of Thriving is knowing when to acknowledge...
View ArticleThe Secret to Being an Effective Communicator? (It’s all in the 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...
View ArticleUpcoming Events – The Thriving Creative Near You
I wanted to give you a run down of some upcoming events. Maybe I’ll be in your neighbourhood. The Edmonton workshop on 14 June and the London workshop on 28 June are open to the public, so if you’ll be...
View ArticleWords, Words, Words, I’m So Sick of Words – The Eliza Doolittle Approach to...
You may have noticed I’ve been using a lot more images lately. Quiz time! Why do you think I’m doing this? My reason is: A) You’re busy. I know it. So you don’t have time to read through a 1000 word...
View ArticleWhat Most People Don’t Realise About Social Media
Want to know how to REALLY use Social Media effectively? Click the link below to get my free Ebook Keep the Conversation Going: 65 Social Media Strategies for Performing Artists
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