Real Artists Don't Starve
by Jeff Goins
The starving-artist myth is a choice; Goins offers twelve rules of the 'thriving artist' (steal from your influences, apprentice, practise in public, own your work, charge, diversify). Light, encouraging, and useful on the business side of creative work.
Read it if…
you make things and need to be convinced that charging is allowed.
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Skip it if…
you want deep business strategy.
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Three things you will actually use
- Starving is not a prerequisite.
- Steal, then make it yours.
- Own your work; diversify your income.
Do this first
Read the rule on charging and raise one price.
Our verdict
Charging is allowed.
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