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Why You Still Need a Contract Even If Your Client Is “a Friend”
Learn why every freelance artist, illustrator, or designer should use a contract, even for friends. Avoid late payments, scope creep, and ghosting with a clear, legally-sound agreement that protects your work and rates.
How to Make Passive Income From Your Art With StampFans
A new challenge for creatives to make money from your art without running a shop. StampFans lets creatives launch a subscription service with no inventory or upfront cost.
Why Every content creator Should Consider Substack
Tired of trying to beat the algorithm? Substack lets you share your creative work through email, blog-style posts, and soft-sell storytelling, so more people actually see what you’re doing. Here's how to use it as part of your sales funnel (without hating the process).
I’m Seriously Considering Getting My Master’s in Illustration at LABASAD (Here’s Why)
Thinking of going back to school for illustration? I’m 36 with 13+ years of experience, and I’m seriously considering LABASAD’s online master’s, because it actually teaches you how to get hired as a creative in an AI-driven world.
Analytics for creative businesses: What to Track and Why It Matters
Feeling lost in a sea of numbers? This beginner-friendly guide breaks down website and social media analytics for artists, illustrators, and makers. Learn what metrics matter, how to interpret them, and how to use data to make smarter marketing decisions.
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