The creative girl's guide to having it all : brave the odds and turn your talents into a real career

If there's no stability in the corporate world, why not do what you love? Creative Girl shows women how to turn their talents into a money-making career -- smartly. Whether readers are just tapping into their creativity and want to see where it takes them, or if they're already making a creative living and know it's time to grab hold of the next level of success, this book has specific advice for women at varying stages. Author Katharine Sise has certainly'walked the walk'of a creative entrepreneur, as she created her own jewelry line that has won the praise of celebrities and the fashion world. Here she provides ideas for sparking one's creative talent (through meditating and journaling), and narrowing down what career lifestyle is right for each reader. She also shares insider tips on the realities of navigating a creative career and handling a business -- such as how to brand yourself and how to build a platform and garner publicity. Katharine debunks the myth of the'starving artist'and shows how one can turn inspiration into a profitable livelihood.

If there’s no stability in the corporate world, why not do what you love? Creative Girl shows women how to turn their talents into a money-making career…smartly. Whether readers are just tapping into their creativity and want to see where it takes them, or if they’re already making a creative living and know it’s time to grab hold of the next level of success, this book has specific advice for women at varying stages.

Author Katharine Sise has certainly “walked the walk” of a creative entrepreneur, as she created her own jewelry line that has won the praise of celebrities and the fashion world. Here she provides ideas for sparking one’s creative talent (through meditating and journaling), and narrowing down what career lifestyle is right for each reader. She also shares insider tips on the realities of navigating a creative career and handling a business—such as how to brand yourself and how to build a platform and garner publicity. Katharine debunks the myth of the “starving artist” and shows how one can turn inspiration into a profitable livelihood.

Publishers Weekly

When Sise was in her early 20s, she realized she needed a second job to support her acting career. Instead of temping or waitressing, she stayed true to her creative nature and chose jewelry design, and in a few years she was able to support herself without sacrificing her dreams or temperament to an office job. In fresh, funny, and cheerful prose, she helps her readers figure out what they want to do and build a roadmap for getting there. She breaks down the practicalities of a fulfilling and financially self-sufficient life, including finding a mentor, deciding when to leave a day job, developing weapons for overcoming fear, learning the legalities, as well as résumé polishing, interviewing, negotiating, and publicizing yourself. Emphasizing self-evaluation and the use of helpful worksheets, Sise presents solid practical advice and encouragement through interviews with famous creative girls. Her comprehensive stock of information and playful tone--she urges readers to Know Your Strength, Know Your Kryptonite--round out a wonderful survival guide for women looking to make the leap to a satisfying, self-directed career. (Sept.)

Contents 4 Introduction 7 Part 1 12 Chapter 1 13 Chapter 2 21 Chapter 3 25 Chapter 4 37 Chapter 5 47 Chapter 6 65 Chapter 7 83 Part 2 94 Chapter 8 95 Chapter 9 115 Chapter 10 133 Chapter 11 145 Chapter 12 159 Chapter 13 187 Chapter 14 207 Chapter 15 225 Chapter 16 233 Chapter 17 253 Chapter 18 283 APPENDIX A 307 APPENDIX B 311 APPENDIX C 315 Appendix D 317 Acknowledgments 318 Index 319 Shows women how to turn their artistic talents into a money-making business... smartly. Whether you are just tapping into your creativity and want to see where it can take you, or if you're already making a creative living and know it's time to grab hold of the next level of success, this title has specific advice for women at varying stages. Explains how women can turn their talents and passions into a stable, financially-sound career, with step-by-step instructions and guidance for every stage of the process, discussing how to turn talent into a marketable product or service, how to find customers, how to organize business affairs, and more