Professional Development
Tax basics for when you start making money from your art
Whether you sell your artworks on Etsy, are a freelance circus performer, or a sculptor working solely on commission, according…
The art of video game writing
From solo wordless adventure stories to story-heavy adventures created by a team, gaming writing requires a unique set of skills
Beating the four fears that block creative people
Fear can block our creativity or turn our creative practice mediocre. So what makes some artists 'fearless'?
Be careful what you wish for
Sudden success might sound like a dream but it can cause arts organisations many sleepless nights.
Preventing overwork in the arts
We need to get over the sense that normal rules don't apply in the arts and structure the work so…
How to say no when asked to work for free
You know exposure doesn't pay the bills but how do you navigate those awkward exchanges where no one mentions money?
So you want to be a designer?
Industry secrets from an experienced practitioner.
25 no-nonsense habits for creatives
Can habits really improve our creativity? No-nonsense approaches to dealing with procrastination and self-doubt by writers prove useful for all…
Self-care advice for writers
Writers share self care tips and advice on dealing with the precarious incomes, isolation, burnout and self-doubt.
$770K for Aboriginal arts and cultural projects
25 projects that support training and career development for Aboriginal artists are funded by the NSW Government.