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Back yourself: an honest guide on how to be a creative freelancer
Thinking about going on the 'lance? Valuable advice about diving into the freelance world from an illustrator, a writer and…
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Autism and the arts
What can creatives can do to help raise acceptance and awareness of neurodiverse artists living with autism?
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Why you need to stop obsessing about your potential
Feel like you're held hostage by the pressure of living up to your potential? Verity Johnson has put together a…
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10 top tips on how to make your own movie
Former Director of South Seas Film School, producer, director and self-confessed movie nut, Adam Fresco offers a hands-on guide to…
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Advice on how to take your art into ‘business mode’
Sefton Rani is keeping it real - the Toipoto visual artist shares his words of wisdom on what he's learned…
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Guide on submitting a manuscript
Tips from arts writer and critic Andrew Wood on how to get your written work in front of the right…
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Sex on stage doesn’t have to be awkward
Verity Johnson explores the art of staged intimacy and offers tips for avoiding the cringe factor.
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Does passion really spring eternal?
What happens when the passion runs dry in your creative project, The Big Idea's Verity Johnson asks?
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Is your creative block really a log jam?
Verity Johnson wonders if your creative block is due to too much inspiration, not a lack of it.