Real artists don't starve : timeless strategies for thriving in the new creative age
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Nashville, Tennessee : Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, [2017].
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Published
Nashville, Tennessee : Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, [2017].
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Book
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xix, 231 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-229).
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You don't have to choose between a creative life and a prosperous one. Goins believes we live in an era of unprecedented opportunity, and invites readers to drop the myths and flat-out lies that have been drilled into them. Real artists don't starve-- they thrive. And you can, too.
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Bestselling author Jeff Goins dismantles the myth that being creative is a hindrance to success by revealing how an artistic temperament is in fact a competitive advantage. For centuries, the myth of the starving artist has dominated our culture, seeping into the minds of creative people and stifling their pursuits. But the truth is that the world's most successful artists did not starve. In fact, they capitalized on the power of their creative strength. In Real Artists Don't Starve, Jeff Goins debunks the myth of the starving artist by unveiling the ideas that created it and replacing them with timeless strategies for thriving, including: steal from your influences (don't wait for inspiration), collaborate with others (working alone is a surefire way to starve), take strategic risks (instead of reckless ones), make money in order to make more art (it's not selling out), and apprentice under a master (a "lone genius" can never reach full potential). Through inspiring anecdotes of successful creatives both past and present, Goins shows that living by these rules is not only doable but it's also a fulfilling way to thrive. From graphic designers and writers to artists and business professionals, creatives already know that no one is born an artist. Goins' revolutionary rules celebrate the process of becoming an artist, a person who utilizes the imagination in fundamental ways. He reminds creatives that business and art are not mutually exclusive pursuits. In fact, success in business and in life flow from a healthy exercise of creativity. Expanding upon the groundbreaking work in his previous bestseller The Art of Work, Goins explores the tension every creative person and organization faces in an effort to blend the inspired life with a practical path to success. Being creative isn't a disadvantage for success; rather, it is a powerful tool to be harnessed. - Amazon

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Goins, J. (2017). Real artists don't starve: timeless strategies for thriving in the new creative age . Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Goins, Jeff. 2017. Real Artists Don't Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age. Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Goins, Jeff. Real Artists Don't Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, 2017.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Goins, Jeff. Real Artists Don't Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, 2017.

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