If you were anywhere near social media on January 1, you absolutely saw two things: First, photos of whatever your friends, family, and colleagues did at the stroke of midnight;…
Teddy Roosevelt was right— comparison truly is the thief of joy. No matter which way you spin it, comparing yourself to other people is a slippery slope to misery and…
If you're a photographer of any level, you definitely don't need anyone telling you that competition is steep in the industry. Even casual shooters feel the occasional burn as peers…
Creative people have known for centuries that going for a walk can undo the knots in their thinking and help spur those ideas that seem unreachable when sitting down. Most…
It can be hard to keep up your own pace when you work in a creative field. A drought of motivation can feel like the end of the world, so…
Remember back when Groupon was a fundraising sight for social change? Or when Pinterest, then called "Tote," was all about retailers? Of course you don't, because those brands successfully changed…
Here's a hard question: What is your time really worth? When you're a freelancer, it can be really hard to tell. As a full-time employee, your salary also takes into…
So you've decided you want to decrease your environmental impact as a creative professional. You've read some articles (maybe about climate change or the economic impacts of land use), but you're not…
This is an excerpt from Art Inc.: The Essential Guide for Building Your Career as an Artist by Lisa Congdon Published by Chronicle Books. To learn more about organization and time management for creatives, join…
Business strategist and author Tara Gentile knows that sometimes, your small business will run aground. Whether it's a lull in business, a marketing mishap, or the feeling that you're constantly,…