Artist Stories

In what ways have you become more legal-savvy in your artistic career?

Why I Decided to Self-Publish My Book

The Torch Is Lit: The Organization of Black American Culture, Past and Present

Mentorship, Collaboration, and Time Management: How to Get Stuff Done

Ten Common Mistakes Arts Groups Make When Seeking Grants (from somebody who spent years seeking grants before joining a foundation and gradually learning how much he’d been doing wrong)

Listening to My Muse: Notes from a Conscious Writing Journey

The Artist as Innovator: From “Starving” to Entrepreneurial by Thinking Outside the Box

Building a Spanish Literary Movement in America's Heartland

Creating a Shared Writing Space

After Hours: Showcasing Chicago Voices

Integrating Public and Private Art

Essay Fiesta: A Storytelling Series with a Few Twists

Censorship and the Creative Process

Building Our Bookshelf

Finding My Niche

Old School New School: Exploring the Nature of Creativity

Q&A with a Subversive Copy Editor

What is TAD and who should apply? Deadline Sept 12, 2011

Curbside Splendor: Publishing and Promoting Urban-Themed Writing

Creator Camp Chicago: An Un-Conference for Creative People

The Business of Publicity: Tips on How to Get the Word Out

Art, Arts Advocacy and You

Time and Space: My Residency at Ragdale

The Artist vs. Taxes: Not the David and Goliath Battle You Think It Is

Writing and Dancing: Finding Community in Solitary Pursuits