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Creative Living

For freelancers and creatives of all kinds

Want to succeed as a creator? Make more, care less

Sometimes we focus too much on the quality, when…

Tame Your Carping Inner Critic

Nine ways to quieten the cruel inner voices that keep you small

You’re awesome. So collect evidence to prove it.

We all remember criticism. But we tend to forget…

Going Freelance? 15 Things All Creators Need To Know.

I’ve made all the mistakes. So you don’t have…

The Best Books for Creatives

Read on for help with creative process, productivity, marketing and…

Time Management for Busy Creatives

It’s not just about time. It’s about focus, energy — and taking…

How to thrive as a creative

A manifesto for a juicy, joyful and successful creative life

Four stages of a creative project (and how to get through them)

Every project has its cycle…

William Shaw On A Life In Crime

It took 30 years and three failed novels, but he’s now one of the…

Feeling overwhelmed? This might help.

We live in an age of overwhelm. Here are some ways to cope..

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