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Selling Photos is a guide to selling photos to publications and is written by an industry insider, Rob Sheppard. Sheppard has been on both sides of sales, both selling images to publications as well as buying them as an editor. He has seen how the industry has changed and lays it out straight for any photographer who wants to sell photos. This is information that you can't find elsewhere and it comes from direct experience with photography selling...
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PAVED in depth will grant a birds eye view for those who are in search of a successful direction or route within the Music Industry by minimizing the obstacles they may face. If there was a minimal amount of let downs that may arise to sway you from reaching your goals, your success ratio would continue to grow and prominence would be guaranteed. PAVED is the guide that the world had been waiting for.
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This one-of-a-kind resource introduces aspiring photographers to the art and skill of assisting top-notch pros-an incomparable way to learn the field and launch one's own promising career in photography. Revised and expanded to include the latest information on multimedia and Internet, this reliable guide offers technical tips on camera equipment, lighting, surface preparation, studio and location shoots-all from the perspective of what the assistant...
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From the author of the #1 Songwriting book on Amazon, Futurehit.DNA, Jay Frank provides musicians with even more tools to succeed with music in the digital age. Hack Your Hit contains over 40 easy to understand tips and tricks so your music stands out, including: -How To Grow Superfans -Increasing Facebook and Twitter followers for maximum impact -Utilizing Google to obtain top search results -Key digital retail strategies to boost sales figures
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The Business of Studio Photography is packed with proven strategies for starting a new studio or improving an existing one-and now this classic book has been thoroughly updated and revised for the new digital-imaging era. Expert advice on every aspect of running a studio is featured: location, financing, equipment, digital shooting, proofing, and ordering; marketing, Web advertising, public relations and self-promotion; pricing, negotiating with labs,...
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This is Music Now provides raw and uncut advice, guidance and direction on how to be successful in the music industry. While Mr. Taylor does not guarantee that everyone will be successful in the music business, this book will open your mind, cleanse your spirit, and renew faith in yourself in order to prepare a solid foundation on which to base your career in the music industry.
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Get the Summary of Beth Pickens's Make Your Art No Matter What in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Beth Pickens' "Make Your Art No Matter What" is a guide for artists to navigate the challenges of time management, financial stability, and emotional well-being while pursuing their creative endeavors. Pickens emphasizes the importance of intentional time management, debunking myths that artists need vast amounts of...
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Only 15 years ago, the landscape of the music industry was dramatically different from the way it looks today. The iPod and the digital music revolution had yet to be unleashed on the world, and people generally bought most of their music 'the old-fashioned way'-that is, by CD. Since then, major digital retailers such as iTunes and Amazon have come to dominate the market. The modern music listener generally prefers to buy digital, and they like to...
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Talent alone is never enough to make one a superstar in the music business. Artists should familiarise themselves with the entire music business value chain to be able to realise your dreams and get the return on investment they desire and deserve. This book aims to lay a foundation upon which an ordinary talented individual can build a progressive and prosperous music career. You must know 'WHEN' to do 'WHAT,”HOW' and 'WHY' in this game so you...
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Passion. This is where it starts. Creativity captures the heart, and you must pursue it. Perhaps you're a singer trying to connect to the world with the sound of your voice. Maybe you're a filmmaker hoping to share a story visually with a camera. You could be a model attempting to convey an entire mood in one striking pose. Whatever your medium, as a creative, you have a deep longing to express yourself. It grows, becoming a part of your essence....
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The Internet is an incredible promotional tool for musicians. You can get radio play, grow a fan base, create a distribution channel and sell CDs and music downloads all online. Imagine how much music you'd sell if *thousands* of people heard your music every day? Most musicians, however, have no idea where to begin when it comes to online promotion. Some get as far as putting up a web site, but stop there. That's where this book will help. David...
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Music 3.0: A Survival Guide for Making Music in the Internet Age is a completely updated edition of the original best seller, featuring the latest music business and social media concepts as well as brand-new interviews with a variety of the industry's top movers and shakers.
The book not only takes a look at the music industry's evolution and how we got to Music 3.0, but provides the information that today's musician or music business executive...
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Taking Aim! The Business of Being an Artist Today is a practical, affordable resource guide filled with invaluable advice for the emerging artist. The book is specially designed to aid visual artists in furthering their careers through unfiltered information about the business practices and idiosyncrasies of the contemporary art world. It demystifies often daunting and opaque practices through first-hand testimonials, interviews, and commentary from...
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Even though Twitch is a livestream platform primarily for gamers, indie musicians are building real fanbases and making enough money for this to be a solid side hustle or even a full-time job. Artists on Twitch are supportive of each other. Viewers are looking for fun, new talent to hang out with online. The category is not over-saturated, so you can still get discovered. And the whole thing has monetization features that are fun for the viewers and...
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Trying to make it in the music industry can be quite frustrating especially as an indie artist. Often you may get discouraged at some point. But some successful indie artists started this way too before getting successful, if they can do it, they can do it too.
There has been a lot of changes in the music industry since the last ten years, the innovation of technology has brought about so many opportunities to indie artists, bring about what I will...
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How to sell ones art is not taught in art schools, yet it is an essential ingredient in getting work displayed and attracting art commissions. This straightforward guide is written for artists who want to present themselves and their work in the best possible light to the largest possible audience. Topics include creating a winning marketing package, getting a gallery, finding an artist representative, and obtaining free or low-cost advertising. Also...
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In this fascinating glimpse into the working world of a professional artist, Susan Morrison describes her journey to success. A gifted storyteller, she weaves advice for aspiring artists with stories of her own successes and failures. Having made a living as a professional artist for more than 40 years, Morrison is in a unique position to share her knowledge of the art business. Based on real-life experiences, this book is filled with tried-and-true...
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This book guides the reader through the variety of stages and steps one takes to make a professional music career into a legal business. It covers important topics that every musician should fully understand before signing a contract, making a recording, or fully pursuing a career. With a straightforward, plain-English approach, this book is written by an attorney who has been on both sides of the desk in the music business. With the advent of modern...
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"Creating Artful Sales" was written after years of watching talented artists and craftspeople sitting behind their work, hoping for a sale. This book is filled with exercises that help you learn to look at sales differently. You are not trying to talk someone into buying something they don't want, You are talking to your "lookers" to see if and how you can be of service through your art or craft.
The next time you hear "I'm just looking" you can smile...
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