Our Newest Workshop Off to a Great Start!
Our newest NYWIFT (New York Women in Film and Television) workshop started up last Tuesday and is really inspiring! I’m thrilled about the group, made up of smart, creative, motivated women and ONE...
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To boldly go where no one has gone before. That is the mission of the starship Enterprise and its captain, James T. Kirk. Now, imagine how difficult that mission would be to achieve if Captain Kirk was...
View ArticleHow to Get Past Your Fear
No one ever said being an artist was easy. In fact, it can be downright scary! Even close friends are quick to tell you how hard it is to find (traditional) success. Not only do you have to struggle...
View ArticleAre You a Zombie Artist?
Happy Independence Day! Our Founding Fathers were action takers who were passionate about their ideas, and after a long struggle, they were rewarded with freedom from British rule. Imagine if the...
View ArticleAgents: Partners or Saviors?
As a creative coach, there’s one question that early-career clients never fail to ask: “Don’t I need an agent or manager to succeed?” I know why they ask. The agent is seen as the Holy Grail for an...
View ArticleNo Excuses. Make Your Art A Priority Now.
by Joanne Zippel You’ve probably heard the story of Hernán Cortés. Even if you don’t recognize the name, you may remember him as the Spanish Conquistador who prevented his crew from turning back from...
View ArticleSo What! … Dealing with Rejection
There’s always a risk when you put your creative work out into the world. Is the work ready to be seen? And what do we do when we show our creative work and we have a less than enthusiastic response?...
View Article3 Major Challenges Emerging Artists Face (And How to Overcome Them)
You’ve made a commitment to being an artist. You’re not hiding your creative side anymore, and when people ask what you do, your art is included in the description (if not leading it). Congratulations!...
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