Grow: How To Take Your Do It Yourself Project and Passion to the Next Level and Quit Your Job

Description

This is a practical field guide for creative people with great ideas for independent projects who want to achieve success and find sustainable work. Whether their projects are based in independent publishing, music, food, art, crafts, activism or community work, Eleanor Whitney's work enables readers to clarify their project vision, get organised, set goals, create a plan, raise funds, handle marketing and manage their do-it-yourself project. The book is full of real-life inspiration and creative business advice from successful, independent business owners.

Eleanor C. Whitney, MPA, is a writer, a musician, an educator, and an arts administrator. She works to guide creative people through the project development and fundraising process and writes regularly about fundraising, social media, management, art, culture, and food for a variety of web and print publications and blogs at killerfemme.com. She was a cofounder of the Portland Zine Symposium and plays in the rock band Corita. She lives in Brooklyn.

"And this is where Eleanor Whitney's book, "Grow," out this month, proves both instructive and deeply inspiring. It is full of lists to get you started, practical tips from proven entrepreneurs and helpful notes." --Sophia Stuart, "laimyours.com" "And this is where Eleanor Whitney's book, "Grow", out this month, proves both instructive and deeply inspiring. It is full of lists to get you started, practical tips from proven entrepreneurs and helpful notes." --Sophia Stuart, "laimyours.com" "GROW . . . proves both instructive and deeply inspiring. It is full of lists to get you started, practical tips from proven entrepreneurs and helpful notes on legalities, funding, getting a good relationship with money and how to break up with your business partners if it all goes pear-shaped." --Sophia Stuart, laimyours.com ""Grow" will be a tremendous asset for folks that are trying to transfer their vision from a strict DIY framework into the real business world. Eleanor Whitney has presented a wonderful guidebook that will greatly assist anyone with turning their creative DIY project into a viable business plan." --Joshua Ploeg, author, "In Search of Lost Taste" "Eleanor Whitney breaks down the daunting process of earning a living as a creative person into chewable, bite-size bits. With easy-to-digest, step-by-step tips and tangible examples from working artists, Eleanor's expert advice is some of the most sought-after content." --Amy Cuevas Schroeder, " Venus Zine" and DIY Business Association "I am often brimming with ideas but have no idea where to start! If you've ever dreamt of a life beyond the cubicle, pick up this book. It will help you make those dreams come true!" --Kayte Terry, author, "Paper Made!" "The ultimate creative person's companion--for anyone who's thought of, attempted to, or has already made some steps to turning their vision into a viable product, this practical and personable how-to is like a business-savvy mentor." --Cathy Erway, author, "The Art of Eating In"