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From performers who bask in the spotlight to those who find inspiration in the midnight glow of a computer monitor, the world has no shortage of creative people. While the day-to-day realities of a ballerina may be quite different from that of a novelist, actor, graphic artist, musician, or software developer, they share many things in common. Chief among these is the desire to make a living with their art. Maybe youre working to build a sustainable, full-time creative career. Or perhaps youre happy in the corporate world but would like to turn your love for music, dance, painting, or programming into a steady stream of extra income. Either way, if youre like most creative souls, you tend to focus on your passion to the exclusion of all else--and you may scorn the details of business and promotion. Yet as Have Fun, Get Paid: How to Make a Living with Your Creativity shows, developing business skills couldnt be more important for those who want to achieve success and generate steady income from their work. With decades of professional experience in creative fields such as music, software, writing and speaking, bestselling author Christopher Duncan demystifies the path to getting paid for your artistic talents. With lighthearted stories and down-to-earth advice, he starts with the basics and shows you how to build a solid, dependable career. All thats required is consistent effort and a bit of commonsense. In Have Fun, Get Paid you will learn how to: Find paying work and get the gigs Market your talent without selling your soul Build an image as a highly sought after professional Manage the business details of your creative career Harness the power of relationships for long term success With advances in technology and the global reach of the Internet, creative people are empowered today as never before. Have Fun, Get Paid will show you how to take control of your dreams and bring them to life.
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Christopher Duncan Have Fun, Get Paid How to Make a Living with Your Creativity 10.1007/978-1-4302-6101-8_1
Christopher Duncan 2013
1. The Creative Mindset
Christopher Duncan 1
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Georgia, US
Abstract
Creativity is a force as old as humanity itself. From the high-tech marvels of modern society to the humble paintings that adorned the walls of bohemian cave dwellers, many of us are driven to dream, visualize, and express ourselves. The method of that expression varies with the artist and frequently within the art itself, but the urge will not be denied. It is primal.
Creativity is a force as old as humanity itself. From the high-tech marvels of modern society to the humble paintings that adorned the walls of bohemian cave dwellers, many of us are driven to dream, visualize, and express ourselves. The method of that expression varies with the artist and frequently within the art itself, but the urge will not be denied. It is primal.
From the time you were a small child, you probably exhibited such creative tendencies, much like previews of coming attractions at your favorite theater. Maybe you walked around the house singing and dancing. Perhaps you told stories or made clay statues. You might have even been moved to draw big red hearts on the living room wall with red crayons when Valentines Day rolled around. I wouldnt recommend the last one unless you enjoy having close encounters of a parental kind. Dont ask me how I know.
You are not a creative creature because you chose to be. Much like the color of your hair and the shape of your nose, youre stuck with it. You can no more make it go away than you can force your heart to stop beating by clicking your heels together. Thats a good thing, too, for the result in either case would be disastrous. For most of us who feel these urges, they are a core part of our being.
You can, of course, change the color of your hair if you like, but sooner or later the real thing will reassert itself with the tenacity of an underfed bulldog. Many creative people, often referred to simply as creatives in the high-dollar advertising world of Madison Avenue, will try to deny this part of their nature. Sometimes theyre frustrated with the difficulties of trying to make a living doing what they love. Other times they just want to fit in and have a normal life. However, try as you might to avoid it, sooner or later your true colors will fly.
You cant hide or ignore your artistic flair. Passion will always find a way out. The sooner you give in, the sooner you can figure out how to make a living doing what you love.
To some extent, creative skills can be learned. You can read a book, watch a video, go to school, or just spend time with someone whos further down the road than you. These mechanics are necessary to express yourself well but they are not the art. They are merely the tools you use to bring forth the desired results.
You can teach a chimpanzee to paint, but that doesnt make it a painter any more than flipping switches in a tin can makes one an astronaut. Neil Armstrongs dramatic last-minute piloting of the Apollo 11 lunar module saved the day and made a successful moon landing possible. Our small furry friend could have wiggled the same joystick but the result would have been less joyful.
Passion and inspiration distinguish the true creative. They are the source from which all creative endeavors flow. Without a doubt, you must also have the technical skills to bring that dream to life or youre just a passionate primate. Nonetheless, this rocket fuel of the soul is what makes software developers spend days working without sight of a bed in pursuit of their vision. Its the reason musicians are willing to sleep on floors as long as they can make it to the next gig. As a creative, you know what its like to come to the point where you weigh the benefits of spending that last dollar on food or something that will further your art. Food rarely wins.
The life of a drug addict is nothing compared to that of a creative creature. With the possible exception of love, there is no greater addiction or dependency on the planet than the never-ending pull of artistic urges. In fact, the history of people both great and ordinary is replete with examples of love coming in a distant and winded second to the passion of someones creative pursuits. To say that our artistic compulsion can be disruptive to a normal and healthy personal life is an exercise in understatement.
And yet, we persist. We spend time and money we dont have to enable our addiction. I was going to call it a hobby, but that simply doesnt do it justice. If you asked the average creative if hed rather have a long and healthy life or create a brilliant masterpiece, hed have to think about it. Were not always the most logical of beings.
All Roads Lead to Home
If home is where the heart is, then its no secret where we live. There are, however, a great many ways to get there. In each generation, there will be a lively discussion surrounding what does and does not qualify as art. For the most part, these conversations serve no purpose beyond entertaining or infuriating a roomful of artistic types. The one thing that doesnt change is the fact that throughout the human race, creativity has been expressed in wondrous variety.
Thats not to say that the limit is one form of expression per customer. On the contrary, its not at all uncommon to find someone who expresses herself in many different ways. An actor may also be a screenwriter. A sculptor might find gratification in painting. Software developers are often musicians. These are, of course, just a few examples.
In my own life, the creative urge that started out as a passion for music has spread to a number of disciplines. In addition to writing songs, I found that I also enjoyed writing stories, columns, and books. Jumping up and down on stage led me to explore, for a very brief period, modern jazz dance. The combination of books and my stage experience led to public speaking. When personal computers became common, I stumbled into software development. In a similar fashion, I began to expand my recording studio to include video production, writing, and directing a comedy Web series. Movies arent far behind.
In the game of life, Ive barely reached the halfway point, so as time goes on Ill probably find even more ways to express myself. This doesnt mean that Im particularly gifted or special. As my friends would be quick to point out, it more likely indicates that I have the attention span of an overcaffeinated squirrel. Be that as it may, it does serve to illustrate the diversity pursued by a great many of us in the creative arts. It may not make us rich and famous, but it certainly keeps boredom at bay.
All of which begs the question, What is a creative creature? Even if I hadnt experienced such a delightful variety of opportunities in my own life, its not hard to realize that any definition must be broad and expansive. Since my purpose is to help kindred spirits make a better living pursuing the things they love, it might be worth taking a moment to touch on some of the arts that well be visiting in our travels together.
One of the first things that comes to mind when we think of creativity is the performing arts. Live performance in theaters had been with us since long before the days of the ancient Greeks, although the venues may not have been as grand. We tend to think of just the actors on stage as being involved in a performance, but of course there are countless related disciplines required to bring it all together. A stage would be a dreary place indeed without a good set designer, and appropriate wardrobe is recommended for all but the most risqu of productions.
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