Ebook: Real artists don't starve: timeless strategies for thriving in the new creative age

You don't have to choose between a creative life and a prosperous one. Goins believes we live in an era of unprecedented opportunity, and invites readers to drop the myths and flat-out lies that have been drilled into them. Real artists don't starve-- they thrive. And you can, too.;Introduction: Myth of the starving artist -- Mind-set. You aren't born an artist ; Stop trying to be original ; Apprentice under a master ; Harness your stubbornness -- Market. Cultivate patrons ; Go join a scene ; Collaborate with others ; Practice in public -- Money. Don't work for free ; Own your work ; Diversity your portfolio ; Make money to make art -- Conclusion: Join the New Renaissance.