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Tips for beating imposter syndrome
5 years ago

Tips for beating imposter syndrome

Scoring the job doesn’t always lead to the confidence boost you'd expect. Many people in the arts suffer from crippling self-doubt. Here’s how to get on top of it.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Doing it for yourself
5 years ago

Doing it for yourself

No publisher? No problem, says one of New Zealand’s most prolific and profitable authors.

Author:  Steff Green
Feeling unfulfilled? The Japanese concept of ‘ikigai’ could reveal your true purpose
5 years ago

Feeling unfulfilled? The Japanese concept of ‘ikigai’ could reveal your true purpose

If you're feeling stuck and unsure of your next move, there’s a simple yet powerful Japanese concept that could help.

Author:  Sam Grover
The ultimate guide to working from home and staying focused
5 years ago

The ultimate guide to working from home and staying focused

Independent creatives share tips for dodging distraction when working from home and how to set up a work space that works for you.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
How to write the perfect approach email
5 years ago

How to write the perfect approach email

They can be tricky, but writing approach emails is going to be a key part of your career as an artist. Here are some tips from a pro on how to do it right.

Author:  Sam Grover
Landing a job in the arts
5 years ago

Landing a job in the arts

There are lots of industry job opportunities beyond actually producing art. Sam Grover caught up with Elizabeth Swinburn to find out her experience of how these careers can work.

Author:  Sam Grover
Pitching for cut-through
5 years ago

Pitching for cut-through

Love it or hate it, the elevator pitch for your ideas is a key part of being a successful creative. Here’s how to get it right.

Author:  Sam Grover
Freelancers: how to escape the money-for-time exchange
5 years ago

Freelancers: how to escape the money-for-time exchange

Find out how you can grow your income and flex your creativity with passive income.

Author:  Steff Green
Mastering the art of Facebook
5 years ago

Mastering the art of Facebook

Facebook is one of the best ways to promote your work. Here’s how to get the most out of it.

Author:  Sam Grover
The power of an e-newsletter
5 years ago

The power of an e-newsletter

A newsletter is a great tool for building your rep as an artist. Sam Grover scouts some great tips for marketing via a newsletter.

Author:  Sam Grover
How to get the word out using storytelling
5 years ago

How to get the word out using storytelling

Sam Grover grills Chrissy Irvine on how to use storytelling to the very best advantage - whether you are an individual creative or an organisation

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Ins and outs of asking for money
5 years ago

Ins and outs of asking for money

Sam Grover speaks to Judene Edgar about grants and the best ways to ask for money as an artist

Author:  Sam Grover