Writing and Publishing
How to make money from writing
Advances and word rates have plummeted so it takes many income streams to make a living as a writer.
Artists dying of exposure
It can be awkward to ask for money you are worth but if you don't, there is a queue of…
A new way to reclaim your copyright
A new technology may provide a gateway that ensure copyright holders can prevent misuse of their intellectual property.
Why directors need to get out of the way
Every leader is one of three things: an inspiring mentor, a forgettable blip, or a terrible story that colleagues tell…
The slow truth behind overnight success
The fairy tale of a big break is usually only half the story. Years of preparation is often behind an…
When collaborations go wrong
We hear often about successful creative pairings but there are also pitfalls that can derail a project. Avoid these three…
Is arts funding ethical?
When developing countries need clean water, can we justify arts philanthropy? Philosopher Peter Singer, artistic director Robyn Archer and arts…
Backstage pass: landing a gig on the festival circuit
A VIP pass on the festival circuit with hundreds of top international artists sounds glamorous. Months living out of a…
How to visualise yourself into success
Research on sportspeople shows the power of this technique. It can be applied just as effectively to building an arts…
Working in Asia: No place for the individual
The artists as individual, innovator or iconoclast are Western archetype unhelpful in working with Asian art.