Oct
05
2007
Book of the Month: Starting Your Career as a Freelance Illustrator or Graphic Designer
Posted by: Dani in Resources
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As artists, we work hard every day to sketch and draw and paint so we become better at our craft. Sometimes, though, you forget that there is a whole different side to the illustration world called business.
That’s why you need books like Starting Your Career as a Freelance Illustrator or Graphic Designer
The book discusses different subjects, such as:
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Is art school necessary?
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How to find potential clients
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Creating a business plan
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Organizing your finances
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Choosing the right equipment
It’s hard to find really good books that delve into this creative business, but this is probably one of them.
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October 6th, 2007 at 5:59 am
i was just wondering if i should buy it and this post convinced me is a good idea
thx
October 8th, 2007 at 4:36 am
Thank you very much Dani. I really needed this information. Last week I went to my bank and found out I need to get some paperwork from the local courthouse to read and fill out. Also, I need to give to the contact person at my bank the paperwork to get the ball a rollin’. So, sometime this month I should be a freelancer. Again, thank you. You don’t know how much I appreciate this.
October 14th, 2007 at 8:59 am
I read this book before I decided to go to art school. It was a great way to get introduce to the business of illustration before taking any classes. School just reenforced many of the topics in the book.
October 15th, 2007 at 10:14 pm
I got this book just before I quit my day job to become an illustrator, I found this book to be very informative, but I think it also overwhelmed me and scared me a little bit. Its a good thing though, they cover alot of good stuff one should know before becoming freelance.