One of my best friends sent me Creatively Self-Employed for my birthday a couple of months ago. I just recently got around to reading it, and I found all of the stories and experiences of other creatively-inclined entrepreneurs fascinating and inspiring.
This isn’t a how-to book on surviving as a creatively self-employed freelancer, but rather a collection of experiences and perspectives from different people who all make their living this way. They share their struggles, plus tips on how to deal with all of the challenges that being your own boss brings.
I’ve also been really curious about a similar-sounding book (well, with maybe a little more how-to), Craft, Inc.: Turn Your Creative Hobby into a Business.
Has anyone read it yet? I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz on various indie/crafty blogs about it, but I don’t think I’ve read a real review of it yet. If it’s worth picking up, I’d love to hear about it!
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I have seen a few write ups about Craft Inc. but I have never heard of Creatively Self-Employed. I will be adding it to my Amazon wishlist. I already have Craft, Inc. on there.
i JUST ordered this last week from half.com (it was cheaper than amazon, and brand new). it hasn’t arrived yet, but i’ll let you know when i get it and have a chance to read through it. i’m needing some inspiration these days, so maybe i should pick up that other book you mentioned, too!
These sound like two great books! Just what i need at the moment! Thanks!
Thanks for posting about my book. I’m glad you like it. Hearing how it helps people really helps me!
I have a blog and a website, too. Check it out at http://www.creativelyselfemployed.com!