false 452931 1 What's It Like to Live Off Your Talents? If you think that working from home in your pajamas-writing a book, painting a masterpiece or designing a work of art-sounds like a fun, carefree life . you're right! In this book, creative types discuss what life is really like when you take the plunge into creative self-employment. From waiting for clients to pay up and battling the "lonelies" to gaining self-assurance and growing your business, you'll get a candid look at authentic living-straight from those who are out there making it happen. This book will show you how to: Build confidence and self-esteem in your work Cope with rejection Handle creative voids and time issues Combat loneliness and isolation Deal with anxiety, depression, and stress Create your own support system Maintain a strong business Whether you are already your own boss or you're just thinking about it, these stories will give you the strength to succeed in your own creative business. ". A must-have for any self-employed creative . I devoured each chapter nodding my head again and again in agreement to the quirks, hurdles, and joys of self-employment." CLAUDINE HELLMUTH, author of Collage Discovery Workshop and Collage Discovery Workshop: Beyond the Unexpected "A truly useful and informative look at the life of the creatively self-employed. The broad scope of the profiles and advice make this book an excellent resource and source of encouragement." TERA LEIGH, author of Complete Book of Decorative Painting and How To Be Creative If You Never Thought You Could "[This book] is a gorgeous celebration of the creativity and joy of designing your own work life." ANDREA SCHER, certified life coach 441540 30 1 2007 Creatively Self-Employed: How Writers and Artists Deal with Career Ups and Downs total:4|5:2|4:2| 4 18 14 2 4 0 false false Tue Jan 13 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon Dec 29 09:12:37 -0800 2008 Tue Jan 13 14:16:35 -0800 2009 5 0 false false Tue Aug 28 11:12:43 -0700 2007 Tue Aug 28 11:21:09 -0700 2007 0 0 false false Sun Oct 11 10:45:40 -0700 2009 Sun Oct 11 10:45:40 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Oct 06 09:54:44 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 06 09:54:44 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Thu Oct 01 07:20:16 -0700 2009 Thu Oct 01 07:20:18 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Wed Sep 30 14:46:14 -0700 2009 Wed Sep 30 14:46:14 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Thu May 28 07:48:10 -0700 2009 Thu May 28 07:48:10 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Thu May 14 12:33:56 -0700 2009 Thu May 14 12:33:56 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Thu Jan 22 13:13:47 -0800 2009 Thu Jan 22 13:13:47 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Mon Jan 19 10:58:46 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 19 10:58:46 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Sat Dec 27 12:46:42 -0800 2008 Sat Dec 27 12:47:26 -0800 2008 4 0 false false Sat Aug 23 09:25:15 -0700 2008 Sat Aug 23 09:25:15 -0700 2008 5 0 false false Wed Jun 04 17:55:40 -0700 2008 Wed Jun 04 17:55:40 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Sat Apr 05 19:12:30 -0700 2008 Tue Jan 22 11:37:17 -0800 2008 Tue Jan 22 11:37:25 -0800 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=452931