Even the best managers are sometimes constrained by budget, and this will be doubly true for you, managing your artistic labor. It’s easier to find creative solutions when you think like a manager.
Be Your Own Manager Series: Outfitting Yourself Read More »
Every month, I’m going to give you a few things that have brought me joy in recent weeks. Maybe you’ll love them, too. Maybe they’ll inspire you to find other joyful things more suited to your tastes and temperament. And I’d love to hear from you — in the comments below or by email —
My Favorite Things for March Read More »
You still have a manager when you’re working alone. And maybe, if you’re not consciously trying to be a good one, you accidentally become a bad one.
BYOM: Be Your Own (Self-) Manager for a Happier Life Read More »
I’m super excited to be sharing an interview with Erin Landry. Look for the moment where her focus shifted from outcome to process, and what came of that! She sent me several photos of her work, and once again, I couldn’t pick, so the extras are down at the bottom… You’re the first visual artist
Guest Post: Visual artist e.c. landry on exploring a new form Read More »
In the first couple of years that I was writing seriously, I put my work in front of other people infrequently, and only to very small groups of people. The insecurity that struck me in those moments was small, and easy to manage. The stakes were low. But there came a point when the stakes
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I’ve decided to add a new blog feature, just to inject a little happiness into the world. Every month, I’m going to give you a few things that have brought me joy in recent weeks. Maybe you’ll love them, too. Maybe they’ll inspire you to find other joyful things more suited to your tastes and
My Favorite Things for February Read More »
Y’all, January was a little bit difficult. No – none of the challenges above were particularly difficult to face. Each was pretty minor, taken on its own, and I consider myself lucky that I’m not struggling with the more serious health concerns or the kinds of financial struggles that so many other people are facing.
January Creative Update: On Losing Perspective Read More »
Near the end of December, I wrote a bit about my philosophy about goals. At the time, I mentioned some of the artistic/professional goals I was pondering for 2024. Today, I want to come back to that general topic through a different lens, because I’ve set some new personal goals between then and now. The
The Importance of Personal Goals Read More »
In this month’s guest post, CJ Hosack looks back at the journey it took to bring her upcoming novel from its earliest ideas to a completed, ready-for-the-public story. I’m honored that she was willing to share this story with us, since it illustrates the truth that art hardly ever follows a straight and easy line
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I had a different post scheduled for today. One that means a lot to me, so it’s been taking longer than usual to bring all the thoughts together. I hadn’t finished it by the end of last week, but was still hoping to power through it yesterday. Now, though, it’s going to have to wait.
Sometimes Life Intervenes Read More »