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Be true to your artistic self -- but don't quit your day job.Whether you're a new graduate, considering a job change, or a creative type who isn't finding time to pursue your passions, don't fall for this line: "Do what you love and the money will follow." The world is full of starving artists, but you don't need to starve financially to thrive artistically. Author JoAnneh Nagler wants you to welcome your creativity and continue to make art -- but to do so with a plan. In this groundbreaking book, she provides step-by-step strategies to teach writers, sculptors, painters, musicians, designers, and other artists how to have a well-supported, well-lived life -- and make art at the same time.Learn how to:Answer your own artistic callings and get to your art workGive up starving and struggling and build a supported, creative daily lifeManage time, money, and day jobs with easy-to-learn, simple toolsDevelop rock-solid creative work ethics and motivational skillsNo matter what kind of creative person you are, this book has the tools you need to live the life you've always wanted to live -- right now, and for your whole life long.
About the Author
JoAnneh Nagler has authored three nonfiction books: The Debt-Free Spending Plan; How to Be an Artist Without Losing Your Mind, Your Shirt, or Your Creative Compass; and Naked Marriage, two of which were Amazon Top-100 books. She authored the new play Ruby and George in Love (Sonoma Arts Live Theatre Company) , and has written music CD's (I Burn and Enraptured) , television scripts, articles and travel essays. Her upcoming new fiction collection, Stay with Me, includes several stories published in the literary journals Glimmer Train, New Haven Review and Gold Man Review. Beyond books, she has written has written for ABC Television, Fox Television, The Culture Trip, The Jewish Journal, JetSet Extra, Destinations Magazine, Real Talk L.A., Tango Diva, Himalayan High Treks and more. Music CDs 'Enraptured' and 'I Burn' can be found on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and all other major streaming services. Find more at www.AnArtistryLife.com.
