In this video, I introduce a project that I’m extremely excited about — The Unconventional Guide to Art and Money.
I collaborated with Chris Guillebeau to create The Unconventional Guide to Art and Money, which teaches artists how to create an independent career, build a solid fan base online, and actually make money doing art. The guide includes an e-book, mp3 interviews and copies of the transcripts.
In the video, I talk about gatekeepers, strategies, and artists who are taking their careers into their own hands using the internet and social media. It’s a small but growing movement that’s unfolding around us, and I truly believe it opens new opportunities for artists and creatives.
An important note that I somehow forgot to mention in the video: This is HARD WORK. Creating an independent art career requires dedication and perseverance, so we are by no means promising a quick fix here. We’re offering a valuable road map to artists who are ready to take a new path.
Check out the video, and let me know what you think! We’ll be releasing the guide into the world Thursday May 27th, so I’ll update this post with a link.
UPDATE: First, enormous thank you’s to all of you who’ve been linking to this and spreading the word on Twitter — I’m so grateful! Chris has put up his own preview of the guide here.
UPDATE #2… And the Art and Money guide is now available here!
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Hi Zoe! I love that you and Chris are collaborating on this project! I love you both and respect you so much.
I think it’s a great project, and the name really rocks too. I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled.
Hello Zoe. I am anxiously awaiting the launch of your new product. I can’t wait to wrap my mind around what you and Chris have come up with! It seems to be exactly what I’ve been searching for to further my creative “career”.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
@ Nathalie – Thanks so much! It was wonderful to work with Chris.
@ Ayrica – You’re so welcome
. It’s live now, so feel free to go check it out!
This is pretty exciting. I need to invest in the guide. I have a virtual pr shop and half my clients are individual artists.
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THe idea is just great! It is not only applicable to ‘artists’ but any creative professional or for members of the service community.
This is very much needed now. Because this recession provides a wonderful opportunity for people falling back on their creative skills to make a living in such hard times.
I hope this would be an inspiration to many people who are stuggling to ‘break free’.
Regards,
dibyendu
Hello again,
Well, I dove deep and bought the full guide. I really, really hate spending money. On anything. I wanted you to know that based on the credibility you’ve developed from the hard work you put into so many posts here at essentialprose.com, I spent the $58. Had it not been for following your blog since Chuck’s project introduced you to me, I would not have bought it.
It will take me awhile to work through the guide, but I’ve downloaded it and am looking forward to all that I will learn.
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@ Dibyendu – I completely share your hope! I think now is actually a time when people should be even more inspired to move forward with their passion to create.
@ Jen – Wow, Jen — I deeply appreciate your comments. It means so much to me that you trust my commitment. Please do write to me with your feedback
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Congratulations possum… this is just SO exciting! I so love what you have created together – so needed
Bright blessings to you lovely!
Leonie
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Leonie, always with the shiniest words of inspiration! Thank you so much for all the love and support
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Hi Zoe- Thank you so much for doing this with Chris. Bought it last week and am just starting in on it- Have posted a quick blog about it – http://tinyurl.com/njryuu
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Mary Anne – I’m so happy you’re enjoying it
. I’d love to hear more feedback after you’ve made your way through the book! Thanks for blogging about it … I really appreciate that.