{"id":29835,"date":"2025-09-04T17:30:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T00:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/?p=29835"},"modified":"2025-09-04T17:42:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T00:42:09","slug":"creative-entrepreneurship-how-creatives-build-thriving-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2025\/09\/04\/creative-entrepreneurship-how-creatives-build-thriving-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Creative Entrepreneurship: How Creatives Build Thriving Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/YT-THUMBNAIL-FOR-SERIES.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29836\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/YT-THUMBNAIL-FOR-SERIES.png\" alt=\"Creative Entrepreneurship: How creatives build thriving businesses, interviews by Beth Barany and Gala Russ\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/YT-THUMBNAIL-FOR-SERIES.png 1280w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/YT-THUMBNAIL-FOR-SERIES-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/YT-THUMBNAIL-FOR-SERIES-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/YT-THUMBNAIL-FOR-SERIES-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/YT-THUMBNAIL-FOR-SERIES-640x360.png 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m so excited to bring you my latest media (and program) creation: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLFt3x70-_d9JqAC7494M7XPdZqqzdtd9L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list%3DPLFt3x70-_d9JqAC7494M7XPdZqqzdtd9L&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757117811346000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0S55WIZGheawgx--0nSz-C\"><strong><u>the Creative Entrepreneurship Interview series<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, co-created with novelist and strategist, Gala Russ.<\/p>\n<p>Our focus is on how creative writing professionals, like coaches, editors, promoters, etc. build thriving businesses.<\/p>\n<h2>Youtube Interviews<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;ve interviewed 16 people and all the interviews are up on Youtube now!<\/p>\n<p>Check them out!<\/p>\n<p><strong>All are authors and all run businesses supporting authors.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/zLbdDWdsxEA?si=tcGKPVdTwb3ZkD2u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/zLbdDWdsxEA?si%3DtcGKPVdTwb3ZkD2u&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757117811346000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3OdiNLTrvbcsTa6b2Jl-BL\"><strong><u>Nicky Blewitt<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on how his punk rock roots and social work background shaped his mission to empower authors with marketing skills.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/55NdLbigDMI?si=mEeaLTCOdHxJr4TZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/55NdLbigDMI?si%3DmEeaLTCOdHxJr4TZ&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757117811346000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0bO4bTsKtbW129l-axs2Jm\"><u>Matty Dalrymple<\/u><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>on<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>her journey from novelist to podcasting expert.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QcR7ri5ej1o?si=m4oDksu89_SOrbKN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/QcR7ri5ej1o?si%3Dm4oDksu89_SOrbKN&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757117811346000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3FAV8rG_dtTj4l3O5SqDUq\"><strong><u>Bailey Lang<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on building sustainable writing practices for authors.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/cCH7OUaD-gw?si=bONMvmD4Wihhip8J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/cCH7OUaD-gw?si%3DbONMvmD4Wihhip8J&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757117811346000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2qNV4cPNuaHIuQBGkqwgri\"><u>Romy Sommer<\/u><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>on how she built Gemini Writers Studio by starting small\u2014offering free editing at charity auctions, then scaling up.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bWYuN-lYNWc?si=dviYAhiFwafpahPc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/bWYuN-lYNWc?si%3DdviYAhiFwafpahPc&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757117811346000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3NTvHw-sIHlBasnlLa_bkA\"><strong><u>Melquea Smith<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on valuable insights for children&#8217;s book illustrators and creative entrepreneurs.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hNdbw__zHnI?si=eOvZ5dZ0zbLLFne9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/hNdbw__zHnI?si%3DeOvZ5dZ0zbLLFne9&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757117811346000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1gfk1P1CvM9CfA6QV__Yxo\"><u>Sarah Ramsey<\/u><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>on<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>insights about PR for creatives, emphasizing when to delegate tasks versus doing them yourself.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/a-ib-MXqU5k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/a-ib-MXqU5k&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757117811346000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1SNyJXgHM8U85bigVbZLGL\"><strong><u>Miranda Darrow<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on how she balances a corporate attorney career with her editing work while practicing the crucial skill of appropriate pricing.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uvJbuiTHfXM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/uvJbuiTHfXM&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757117811346000&amp;usg=AOvVaw07dfR_IiMWoFyH9Whc8nvz\"><strong><u>Savannah Gilbo<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on her journey as a developmental editor and podcast host who built her business around removing gatekeeping in the writing industry<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3A7QB77ItUo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/3A7QB77ItUo&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757117811346000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0AZPHbl0aKtStCKbZhOMeZ\"><strong><u>Meg Hartmann<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on the importance of following your passion while balancing family responsibilities.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_yBqMexoxzo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/_yBqMexoxzo&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757117811346000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3evOOoK_Oq6F2c-tNUS7Rb\"><strong><u>Nadine Shaw<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, developmental editor, on practical advice for creative entrepreneurs, emphasizing breaking administrative tasks into manageable pieces instead of seeking mastery before starting<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/on77mRWgpfM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/on77mRWgpfM&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757117811346000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3gK3gFvBPJ3KyXejHJcoGx\"><strong><u>Daniel David Wallace<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, founder of the Plot Forest summit, on the importance of listening to clients&#8217; real needs rather than assuming what they want<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VDJy0-uOTQE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/VDJy0-uOTQE&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757117811346000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0fl8BlYkeyWCPBxb-Wp_Ow\"><strong><u>Danika Bloom (aka Donna Barker)<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, teacher and consultant, on\u00a0community building as crucial for success<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9HW3XgDs9NA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/9HW3XgDs9NA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757117811346000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0J1B2hMoHGxemTed1a1vnQ\"><strong><u>Ainsley James (AJ)<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, book coach, on\u00a0maintaining creative energy while supporting others through clear boundaries<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/CNtb68cSs3Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/CNtb68cSs3Y&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757117811346000&amp;usg=AOvVaw21mDREzzkBURC3sDc8E6pM\"><strong><u>Megan Fuentes<\/u><\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0story coach, on how\u00a0entrepreneurs don&#8217;t need formal credentials to start\u2014just expertise and willingness to help.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/wXiFyLub8xs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/wXiFyLub8xs&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757117811346000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2de5q8Xby5J0_zWjUAXLvr\"><strong><u>Stacy Juba<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, freelance editor and founder of Shortcuts for Writers, on\u00a0importance of organizing digital, internal, and physical spaces to enhance creativity, while adapting writing routines to life&#8217;s challenges and changes<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/XgQAZ1p57ys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/XgQAZ1p57ys&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757117811346000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0I2Wk2WPGn40vAF38_ARTS\"><strong><u>Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, author and writing instructor, on\u00a0the importance of finding and focusing deeply on one niche in creative business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Along the way, Gala and I share our stories, tips, and philosophy.<\/p>\n<p>Please leave comments, like, subscribe, and share\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLFt3x70-_d9JqAC7494M7XPdZqqzdtd9L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list%3DPLFt3x70-_d9JqAC7494M7XPdZqqzdtd9L&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757117811347000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0jVHYL6bWAuW7dPVglwKFe\"><strong><u>our series<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0with people you think would benefit from these conversations.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"an1\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/16.0\/2b50\/72.png\" alt=\"\u2b50\" data-emoji=\"\u2b50\" aria-label=\"\u2b50\" \/>\ufe0f<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SIGN-UP-FOR-QUIZ.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-29838 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SIGN-UP-FOR-QUIZ-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SIGN-UP-FOR-QUIZ-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SIGN-UP-FOR-QUIZ-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SIGN-UP-FOR-QUIZ-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SIGN-UP-FOR-QUIZ-640x360.png 640w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SIGN-UP-FOR-QUIZ.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Want to know your Creative Business Style?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bethbarany.com\/apprenticeship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/bethbarany.com\/apprenticeship\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757117811347000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0D8g-6j5A5tbBuBFpjVWC2\"><strong><u>TAKE THE QUIZ<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BETH-BARANY_2023_300px_01-e1701116328224.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-27766\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BETH-BARANY_2023_300px_01-e1701116328224.webp\" alt=\"Beth Barany\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>ABOUT BETH BARANY<\/h2>\n<p>Beth Barany is an award-winning science fiction and fantasy novelist and writing coach who specializes in helping authors create, publish, and market their books.<\/p>\n<p>With over 19 years of experience guiding writers through both creative and business aspects of writing, she co-leads the Creative Writing Professionals Apprenticeship program to help aspiring book coaches build sustainable businesses.<\/p>\n<p>When she\u2019s not coaching, Beth magical tales of romance, mystery, and adventure that empower women and girls to be the heroes of their own lives.<\/p>\n<p>More at <a href=\"https:\/\/bethbarany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/bethbarany.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bethbarany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bethbarany\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>ABOUT GALA RUSS<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GALA-RUSS_SHADOW_600px.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-29418\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GALA-RUSS_SHADOW_600px-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GALA-RUSS_SHADOW_600px-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GALA-RUSS_SHADOW_600px-80x80.png 80w, 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href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/galarussauthor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/galarussauthor<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;m so excited to bring you my latest media (and program) creation: the Creative Entrepreneurship Interview series, co-created with novelist and strategist, Gala Russ. 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