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Notes From
A Working Artist
About the Column
Writing about the craft, from inside it.
My work as a columnist for “Creative Business News” can be described as pragmatic, direct, and heavily anchored in “tough love” mentorship for the creative community. I draw directly from my multi-decade international career as a performer and writer, and my writing style blends philosophical inquiry with harsh commercial realities.
My approach as a columnist is defined by several core characteristics:
- I try to inject humor into every article. I use humor and irritation as tools to engage readers and deliver reality checks.
- I am deeply critical of Modern Arts Education.
- Business-First Realism. I reject the “starving artist” trope and advocate for strict professional mechanics. I treat creative work as a business.
How The Young Lions Can Learn Something From The Old Guard
What the next generation of creative professionals can learn from the experience, discipline, and perspective of those who came before them.
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When Life Writes A Better Script
When we're young, most of us believe success comes from having the perfect plan — but the best chapters of a career are often the ones you never saw coming.
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When Talent Is Less Important Than Reliability
Recently, I was reminded of that lesson in a way that stung — a reality check on why the industry rewards the artist who shows up over the artist who dazzles.
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The Fine Print
A comedic frustration with a young artist's illegible business card becomes a hard lesson in professional mechanics — because if the world can't read you, the world can't book you.
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It's About Time
We all talk about time as though it's our most valuable possession — but do we actually treat it that way? A meditation on the one budget no artist can top up.
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Walking the Tightrope Between Art and Commerce Has Never Been More Tricky, or Rewarding
This article is not about answers. It is about questions — very important ones — for anyone trying to make a living from what they love without losing the reason they started.
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