Film
Is originality over-rated?
In the age of the mash-up, adaptations, reappropriations and covers can provide a more viable stream of work than doing…
How to budget on a variable income
Stop using your erratic income as an excuse to avoid taking control of your finances
A borrower be: why the arts needs loans, not just grants
Philanthropists are increasingly interested in capacity building and impact investing but while small-to-mediums take advantage, a new Platform Paper says…
Over-programming puts arts workers at risk of burnout
Doing too much can give you an adrenaline rush but it comes at a long term cost.
How music trumps reading for childhood development
A new study suggests that informal music-making with very young children can lead to better attention and emotion regulation by…
Utopia and how to get there
Dreaming of a vital arts sector can be empowering but it can also be depressing.
Seven steps to building your confidence
More than most fields, success in the arts depends on having the confidence to choose your own path and stick…
Writing for the boxed set
Television writing is sometimes seen as a poor cousin to book writing. But the present surge in televisual storytelling makes…
Choosing a career as a hyphenate
Juggling multiple roles isn't necessarily a compromise. The newly coined role of 'hyphenate' can be a thoughtful career choice.
Welcoming phones in the theatre
Technology is giving audiences back their voice, prompting some theatre companies to embrace their digital critics.