Helping artists, performers, and writers become profitably creative

Having a good idea is great, unless it's distracting you from an important task. Rex shares one of his own tricks for dealing with distractions while getting stuff done. ...

Self-imposed panic states can work wonders for a rush of creativity, but beware the Panicky Muse. ...

Harvard professor offers 14 tips for crushing the creative spirit. ...

Just in case you need some academic justification to start treating your art like the business it really is, a Nova Southeastern University business professor is delving into what made the Grateful Dead one of the most profitable bands in history. ...

At lunch yesterday, I tried Zapp’s Potato Chip’s new “limited edition” flavor, Voodoo.  Citrus-y, pungent, but not really spicy-hot, it was unlike any other chip I’d tasted.  The really interesting  part was the story on the back of the bag: Voodoo flavor is the result of an accident.  ...

Running your own arts business isn't easy. Besides creating your art, you also have to take care of the many details that keep the business running smoothly. Do you have what it takes? ...

Not saying “no” ...

Treating your business like a hobby and vice versa ...