Real Artists Don't Starve
By Jeff Goins
Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age. Nelson Books, 2017.
Summary of Real Artists Don't Starve book by Jeff Goins
Practical, inspirational, and creative ideas for how to escape the starving artist mind-set and embrace a money-making mentality that will generate sustainable income, lending itself to more inspired projects and endeavors.
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What do you get from this book? Discover how to become a thriving artist and never go hungry again
The belief that you have to suffer in order to be considered an artist prevents people from chasing their dreams
Steal, copy, imitate—but whatever you do, it doesn’t pay to obsess about being completely original
Becoming an artist is a journey; you need to help of mentors and patrons in order to make it
You can create and foster both a physical and virtual fanbase by sharing your art and going online
Collaboration allows artists to support one another and get their work in front of difference audiences
Artists need to focus their inherent stubbornness on critics and their own fear of failure
It’s crucial to know your worth as an artist and demand adequate compensation
Thriving artists succeed when they master their mind-set, conquer the market, and make money
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Who should read Real Artists Don't Starve book
- Aspiring artists
- graphic designers
- innovative business leaders
- creative professionals
About the author of Real Artists Don't Starve
Jeff Goins
Jeff Goins has written five best-selling books including The Art of Work, which was featured in USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly, and the Washington Post. He is a successful speaker and inspirational blogger who encourages his followers to realize the artist within, so they can be inspired to put their own passion projects out into the world.
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