#7 - Getting Started

Making money from your art takes many forms, but you should never lose sight of why you got started in the first place. Twitter: @SArtsBlog Website: www.StarvingArtistsBlog.com Questions? E-mail: info@StarvingArtistsBlog.com

In Episode 8 we talk about getting back on track after a break. We had to take a couple weeks off from the podcast due to other obligations but we're back with more energy and exciting ideas than ever! Here's what else we discussed: • Increasing productivity through organization • Maintaining balance on projects • Getting back on track • Embrace other projects when they come along • Not getting discouraged when thing so awry We also have a Patreon now! If you like what we're doing and want to help us, please consider donating to support our cause: https://www.patreon.com/starvingartistsblog? Twitter: @SArtsBlog FB & Instagram: /StarvingArtistsBlog Website: www.StarvingArtistsBlog.com Questions/Feedback: info@StarvingArtistsBlog.com

In Episode #7 we talked about the hardest part of any creative endeavor: getting started. Stephanie has been dreading a project for weeks but finally took the plunge and got started last night. SPOILER ALERT: it wasn't nearly as bad as she thought it would be. We also talked about how Mark is writing a new show and struggling to think his ideas are as good as anyone else's. Every artist struggles with this, but it's the ones who have the confidence to be bad that end up succeeding in the long run. www.StarvingArtistsBlog.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SArtsBlog Thanks for listening!

Stephanie and Mark reveal the true secret to unlimited success. Then they go on to talk about how to find work when you're just starting out and tips on utilizing social media effectively. Visit www.StarvingArtistsBlog.com for more tips, ideas, and advice for artists of all types. Twitter: www.twitter.com/SArtsBlog Facebook: www.facebook.com/StarvingArtistsBlog Instagram: www.instagram.com/StarvingArtistsBlog.com

StarvingArtistsBlog.com is dedicated to helping artists like you do what you love and get paid for it. Starving Artists Blog co-founders Stephanie and Mark Toland sit down to discuss topics such as staying consistent, organizing your office to maximize your productivity, and why artists sometimes need to be selfish (in a good way). Twitter: www.twitter.com/SArtsBlog Facebook: www.facebook.com/StarvingArtistsBlog Instagram: www.instagram.com/StarvingArtistsBlog E-Mail Questions/Feedback To: info@StarvingArtistsBlog.com

We sat down this week to discuss how we've become better collaborators over time. It was a challenge getting our personalities to match but it's been worth it. Also, we mention a fun survey you can take to see what kind of personality type you have. While you should obviously take the survey results with a grain of salt, we thought we'd include it here for the sake of completeness: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp Finally, we talk about why you should never work for free. It's important to value your work and insist that other people do, too. Join the conversation on social media: Twitter: www.twitter.com/SArtsBlog Facebook: www.facebook.com/StarvingArtistsBlog Instagram: www.instagram.com/StarvingArtistsBlog E-Mail your questions and feedback to info@StarvingArtistsBlog.com