Professional Development

How to develop awesome mentors early
A good mentor will help you fast track your learning, will challenge your thinking and will advise you in tough…

Webisodes: do they really get you into mainstream television?
The Katering Show is one of dozens of brand new webisodes competing for attention - but it comes with a…

The truth about streaming
Artists don't make much money from Spotify, but that doesn't mean we should all follow Taylor Swift's lead and quit.

On the Move: latest appointments and resignations
Orchestral changes have been announced.

The pros and cons of profit share
It’s a common contract among indie theatre-makers, but the prevalence of profit share agreements also warrants some concern.

Goal setting for creative businesses
Effective goal-setting takes more skill, discipline and self-awareness than simply following your dreams and expecting the universe to deliver.

Online platforms redefine work
If a 9-5 job doesn’t leave time for your creative work and your art doesn't pay the bills, a peer-to-peer…

Making collaborations work for you
Two heads can be better than one but they can also be twice the headache if you don't know what…

Why it’s better to be an artist in Perth than in Melbourne or Sydney
'Pretty flowers grow in shit.' That's the blunt title and essential argument of an essay arguing Western Australia is better…

Dealing with rejection
Advice on how to build resilience and maintain momentum in your job search.