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When Talent Isn't Enough: Business Basics for the Creatively Inclined: For Creative Professionals, Including… Artists, Writers, Designers, Bloggers, ... to Freelance or Run Their Own Business
"When Talent Isn't Enough: Business Basics for the Creatively Inclined" shows creative professionals how to run a legitimate and rewarding creative business. Whether you moonlight or are a full-time freelancer, this book will give you practical tips and stories from actual writers, designers and artists on how to handle accounting, deal with clients, promote yourself, conduct business legally, set boundaries with clients, and more!
"If you're creative and want to build a business around your talents, then you have to read Kristen's new book. It provides a clear path for taking your talent and turning it into a full-time career."
--Dan Schawbel, author of Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success
"Kristen Fischer's book is crammed with practical, road-tested tips, strategies, and real-world examples for creating a successful solo business. If you want to start earning more doing the work you love for clients who truly value your worth, read and apply the information in this wonderful guide."
--Ed Gandia, coauthor of The Wealthy Freelancer, founder of the International Freelancers Academy
"Kristen has written an essential and timeless knowledge resource for the freelancing community."
--Von Glitschka, illustrative designer, author of Vector Basic Training
"Many talented creatives flop at freelancing because they don’t know how to bid on a project, negotiate a contract or manage client expectations. Kristen Fischer is on a mission to ensure you don’t become one of them. By the time you’re done reading this smart, comprehensive guide, you’ll be a lean, mean business machine."
--Michelle Goodman, author of The Anti 9-to-5 Guide and My So-Called Freelance Life
"If you're creative and want to build a business around your talents, then you have to read Kristen's new book. It provides a clear path for taking your talent and turning it into a full-time career."
--Dan Schawbel, author of Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success
"Kristen Fischer's book is crammed with practical, road-tested tips, strategies, and real-world examples for creating a successful solo business. If you want to start earning more doing the work you love for clients who truly value your worth, read and apply the information in this wonderful guide."
--Ed Gandia, coauthor of The Wealthy Freelancer, founder of the International Freelancers Academy
"Kristen has written an essential and timeless knowledge resource for the freelancing community."
--Von Glitschka, illustrative designer, author of Vector Basic Training
"Many talented creatives flop at freelancing because they don’t know how to bid on a project, negotiate a contract or manage client expectations. Kristen Fischer is on a mission to ensure you don’t become one of them. By the time you’re done reading this smart, comprehensive guide, you’ll be a lean, mean business machine."
--Michelle Goodman, author of The Anti 9-to-5 Guide and My So-Called Freelance Life
224 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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August 20, 2017
I should start by saying that I liked the author, I read other books about Freelancing where I didn't like the authors.
I liked her idea about sharing tips from multiple freelancers from different industries. However, I found the book disorganized and tedious to read.
There were some sections that I wanted to skip but wasn't sure when the next section was coming, it doesn't clear cut the topics.
After all, I learned some things from the book, and I appreciated the references and links recommendations throughout the book.
I liked her idea about sharing tips from multiple freelancers from different industries. However, I found the book disorganized and tedious to read.
There were some sections that I wanted to skip but wasn't sure when the next section was coming, it doesn't clear cut the topics.
After all, I learned some things from the book, and I appreciated the references and links recommendations throughout the book.
May 17, 2013
If only this book were around when I first started freelancing. It contains a good overview of what to do.
June 1, 2013
Some good insights. Short but useful. Some of it.
August 25, 2013
Too many creatives ignore the business side of their business. This book provides a good basis for creatives.
May 22, 2018
3.5 stars.
I thought it was a great primer for those who have no idea where to start. The information about contracts and what to include were better than anything I've read on business and entrepreneur websites. I found the examples, quotes and "mishaps" throughout each chapter relatable and useful.
I will agree with another reviewer though that sometimes the chapters felt unorganized. There was information on what else to include in a contract two or three chapters after the contract chapter. Some other concepts weren't fully fleshed out.
Again, great primer on freelancing and what to consider.
I thought it was a great primer for those who have no idea where to start. The information about contracts and what to include were better than anything I've read on business and entrepreneur websites. I found the examples, quotes and "mishaps" throughout each chapter relatable and useful.
I will agree with another reviewer though that sometimes the chapters felt unorganized. There was information on what else to include in a contract two or three chapters after the contract chapter. Some other concepts weren't fully fleshed out.
Again, great primer on freelancing and what to consider.
June 18, 2017
It was alright. It helps start you off if you're completely clueless, as I am . It suits an American audience, but some parts are applicable on a North American scale. The information was helpful; I didn't like the writing and thought maybe the information could have been expressed more succinctly.
February 4, 2020
solid business overview for freelancers/side hustlers (US based)
November 11, 2013
This is a business book for anyone creative. Whether you're a writer, designer, photographer, illustrator, blogger, web developer, or crafter, you'll need to have some business background if you want to earn money off your talents.
I interviewed about 50 creative professionals and share their stories on what works for them in the areas of accounting, client relations, marketing, legal, and other areas. The result is one easy-to-read guide with all the basics you need to make your creative dreams a reality!
I interviewed about 50 creative professionals and share their stories on what works for them in the areas of accounting, client relations, marketing, legal, and other areas. The result is one easy-to-read guide with all the basics you need to make your creative dreams a reality!
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May 14, 2017Great book packed with ideas and advice. I know I'll find myself coming back to reference it again and again for my moonlighting gigs !
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