Opinions & Analysis
No stars for five star reviewing
The practice of ranking performances on a five star rating system is unproductive and inhibits trust in reviewers.
Protecting your intellectual property on social media
When you post creative content online you maybe be giving away your copyright or at least any real control over…
The ugly truth about design
There are not enough jobs for designers and that's only part of the problem for those wanting to make it…
Not taking no for an answer
A performance artist challenges a grant-maker’s decision and wins.
You can make money online
Think people won’t pay for creative content because so much is available online for free? That’s not what the numbers…
10 ways the arts is Changing
As online petition site Change.org hits 1 million users, we take a look at the way that the arts are…
Memo Justin Bieber: You owe Anne Frank a song
Justin Bieber upset many people with a flippant comment at the Anne Frank House but he was much less offensive…
Reviewer versus reviewed
Comedian and some time reviewer Xavier Toby gets a taste of his own medicine when his comedy shows are reviewed…
Predicting your ticket sales
Some Hollywood companies use geospatial modelling to predict ticket sales but there are simpler techniques for calculating your likely audience.
Ditch Lonely Planet, advises writer
True travel writing needs fear and insecurity not just tourism tips.