Career Advice
CV of failures by arts leaders
It's important to celebrate success, but it can be equally constructive to talk about how we got there – the…
Nightmare chairs and how to survive them
The chairs who run arts boards are usually corporate successes and often rich and powerful. But that doesn't necessarily mean…
Anti-burnout advice for freelancers
Fluctuating workloads and financial pressure is a recipe for burnout in freelancers. We've collected strategies to help identify and defeat…
Keeping fresh and focused in a long-term role
Tips and ideas from sector colleagues to keep you inspired in an ongoing role.
Expert advice on starting a creative business
Three successful creative entrepreneurs show the path through the perils and offer tips on how to win at Creative Business…
Too much or too little: understanding frequency in social media
We’re all told we should be doing it, but how do you plan your social media strategy and how much…
Navigating the relationship between artists and publicists
It can difficult for many artists to promote themselves or talk about their creative work as a product. To offer…
Overcoming the 10 biggest obstacles to creating
Want to write daily or put paint on canvas but find yourself resisting the habit? Here's how to identify what's…
Knowing when it's time to go
Arts industry figures share their stories about knowing when it's time to seek the next challenge, and how to handle…
If only I'd known...
Successful writers share what they would tell their younger selves and save you learning from your own experience.