8 steps to build profitable creative courses

This practical guide will take you through every step of establishing a new creative course.
Building creative courses is a great way for many artists to have a side hustle. Image is two people sitting at a desk in front of an open laptop. We can't see much of the first person, other than that they're wearing a red checked shirt and holding their hands out with their palms facing them.

For freelance artists and producers, converting your expertise into creative courses can be one of the most efficient ways to establish a profitable side hustle. Side hustles can be valuable endeavours for any sole trader and can broaden your network to a global audience.

Reflect upon your knowledge at different stages of your career – a year ago, five years ago, at the beginning of your job, or even while studying. What knowledge, skills or advice would you have highly valued at that time? And how would you have most valued obtaining that knowledge? Online? In-person? Or a resource of some kind? Also, consider how much you would have spent to access that content.

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David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.