Building Your Mailing List: 5 Concrete Steps that Work by Laurel Osterkamp
A successful, well-built mailing list is vital and can increase books sales for independent and traditionally published authors alike.
by Guest Contributor · Published November 22, 2022 · Last modified November 26, 2022
A successful, well-built mailing list is vital and can increase books sales for independent and traditionally published authors alike.
Welcome to the weekly series on artist entrepreneurship. Today we focus on writers specifically and on an important tool for your empowerment, a topic of literary law — fair use — from our monthly...
artist entrepreneur / Author Career / Author Entrepreneur
by Beth Barany · Published August 22, 2018 · Last modified August 28, 2018
How do you get a roadmap as an artist entrepreneur, a colleague asked me recently. I wanted to say that there’s no roadmap for that because you’re unique and you probably don’t want to...
artist entrepreneur / Author Career / Author Entrepreneur
by Beth Barany · Published June 22, 2018 · Last modified July 2, 2018
I’m looking for a Project Manager who can do a work trade for a creative entrepreneur. Perfect for someone who wants to build a creative business, enjoys reading fiction and watching movies, is an...
artist entrepreneur / Author Entrepreneur / Writer Wellness
by Beth Barany · Published February 5, 2015
I am not normal. I am unconventional. I have always been unconventional, but I didn’t always appreciate or understand myself in the scope of the range of human personalities. As a child I knew...
For many artists, writing is a white-knuckle experience that causes suffering. Loosely paraphrased, as Buddhism says, suffering arises from attachment – to thoughts, feelings and attitudes that create the nature of the experiences we have. What if you could take a more Zen approach to your writing?
artist entrepreneur / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published October 3, 2014 · Last modified October 2, 2014
“My greatest obstacle is to learn to market my work without fear. Art galleries, publishers, clients, newspaper reporters, all the questions, art receptions; talking about my work with strangers, being the center of attention, it’s overwhelming.”
As I grew older I learned to control my visibility – I was visible and outspoken at school, when I knew it would be most valued. But I was never visible when it really mattered – in relationships or in my writing. Being invisible kept me safe. Being invisible kept me safe from criticism and rejection.
Blog tour stop! I’m excited to present to you my coach’s newest book, Building Your Business the Right-Brain Way by Jennifer Lee. I’m doing a giveaway for a signed copy of her book. For details,...
artist entrepreneur / Author Career / Author Entrepreneur / Courses + Workshops
by Beth Barany · Published April 9, 2014 · Last modified April 8, 2014
Are you a right-brain entrepreneur, heart-centered professional, or world changer ready to create a sustainable and profitable business? Do you long to make a meaningful difference while making good money? Want insider secrets from...
artist entrepreneur / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published March 28, 2014 · Last modified March 27, 2014
There are several types of writing that might keep you from getting ‘A’ rated by your readers.
Your signature style unites your art as your voice unites your writing.
artist entrepreneur / Author Career / Author Entrepreneur
by Beth Barany · Published October 29, 2013
I loved this piece on PRI The World (awesome radio program I listen to nearly daily) today on the The 6 highly effective habits of the creative genius. I decided I’d make my own...
artist entrepreneur / Author Career / Writing Tips
by Beth Barany · Published October 14, 2013 · Last modified October 10, 2013
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