Career Advice
Never ever need the job
Actors must be experts not just in acting but in how they approach an audition and that means developing detachment…
How to make money from writing
Advances and word rates have plummeted so it takes many income streams to make a living as a writer.
Why directors need to get out of the way
Every leader is one of three things: an inspiring mentor, a forgettable blip, or a terrible story that colleagues tell…
The slow truth behind overnight success
The fairy tale of a big break is usually only half the story. Years of preparation is often behind an…
When collaborations go wrong
We hear often about successful creative pairings but there are also pitfalls that can derail a project. Avoid these three…
Backstage pass: landing a gig on the festival circuit
A VIP pass on the festival circuit with hundreds of top international artists sounds glamorous. Months living out of a…
How to visualise yourself into success
Research on sportspeople shows the power of this technique. It can be applied just as effectively to building an arts…
Is going to Edinburgh Fringe worth it?
The cost of travelling to the world’s largest arts festival is outweighed by an opportunity that has launched John Cleese,…
You should really be nicer to your colleagues – rude behavior is contagious
A growing body of research says experiencing or witnessing rudeness can have harmful effects on performance and creativity.
Is your art a hobby or a business?
Three ways to know whether you are really in the arts business or just kidding yourself about your hobby.