How to Be an Artist Without Losing Your Mind, Your Shirt, or Your Creative Compass ─ A Practical Guide

Whether you're a new graduate, someone considering a job change, or a creative type who isn’t finding time to pursue your passions, don’t fall for this line: “Do what you love and the money will follow.” If food, clothing, and shelter are critical to survival, so then is money—and it should really be a priority. With that said, author JoAnneh Nagler still wants you to embrace your creativity and continue to make art—just to do it with a plan. In this ground-breaking book, she provides step-by-step strategies to show writers, sculptors, painters, musicians, designers, and other artists how to live a healthy and decent life. Chapters include:Get a day jobMap out your living costsShow up for your art hours like it’s a jobHow to know what to work on firstThink like an inventor