Career Advice
The slow truth behind overnight success
The fairy tale of a big break is usually only half the story. Years of preparation is often behind an…
When collaborations go wrong
We hear often about successful creative pairings but there are also pitfalls that can derail a project. Avoid these three…
Six things successful writers wish they had known when they started
Get the advantages of someone else's hindsight to build your career in the arts.
How does your choice of university affect your future?
The graduate employment market is tough. Can your choice of uni affect your outcomes?
Three tools to engineer your career
No matter where you are in your career, take out a pen and paper and play with the following tips…
Backstage pass: landing a gig on the festival circuit
A VIP pass on the festival circuit with hundreds of top international artists sounds glamorous. Months living out of a…
How to visualise yourself into success
Research on sportspeople shows the power of this technique. It can be applied just as effectively to building an arts…
Writing: the therapy for everyone
From writers to designers, a regular writing practice can give any creative professional clarity, insight, creativity and even help get…
Career spotlight: Stage manager
If you enjoy sticking to schedules, problem-solving, and helping people, this could be the career for you. Four stage managers…
Is going to Edinburgh Fringe worth it?
The cost of travelling to the world’s largest arts festival is outweighed by an opportunity that has launched John Cleese,…