Welcome to The Creative Independent
The Creative Independent is a growing resource of emotional and practical guidance for creative people, published ad-free by Kickstarter, a public-benefit corporation.
Dear reader, Welcome! The Creative Independent is a growing resource of emotional and practical guidance for creative people, published ad-free by Kickstarter, a public-benefit corporation. We produce interviews, wisdom, and guides that illuminate the trials and tribulations of living a creative life, as told by working artists — including writers, musicians, designers, visual artists, and others. Our goal is to inspire and grow the community of people who create. Choose a path to start exploring our creative resource... Making time for creative work Making a living Dealing with creative anxie
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