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sakshi_and_books's review against another edition
4.0
Actually very helpful book...
The author talks about how you should exercise and keep work out of your personal life. At the same time gives tips on creating your brand and asking the correct value for your work. Certainly not a guide to work but can be used for all.
The author talks about how you should exercise and keep work out of your personal life. At the same time gives tips on creating your brand and asking the correct value for your work. Certainly not a guide to work but can be used for all.
paperknotbooks's review against another edition
4.0
4.5-⭐️: This is great! It’s essentially a concise bullet list of everything needed to establish oneself in creative careers. Some areas could use a little expanding*, but this book is quick and to-the-point. I recommend BUYING this book as a reference, especially for fresh-eyed creatives.
*I’d love more contract examples, and suggested dialogue for salary communications. As a freelancer, productivity has been my biggest hurdle, so more tips on overcoming blocks and “inspiring” motivation would be helpful.
*I’d love more contract examples, and suggested dialogue for salary communications. As a freelancer, productivity has been my biggest hurdle, so more tips on overcoming blocks and “inspiring” motivation would be helpful.
allymccudden's review against another edition
3.0
A nice little inspirational read for when you are feeling a bit flat
whimsicella's review against another edition
3.0
Great little book recommended to me by a fellow blogger. It has some great tips and pointers about creative careers and freelancing, however a lot of it also felt quite obvious to me (get enough sleep, put your phone away sometimes, eat well and exercise regularly etc). My favourite parts were the quotes at the start of each chapter and the q&a at the end from women in the creative industries (I’m a sucker for a good quote), and I thought the resources at the end, plus recommendations of websites and apps throughout, were very helpful as well.
what_heather_loves's review against another edition
3.0
"Women who are striving for more. Women, who like me, want, or need to, make a change. Because things are changing aren't they? The offices, studios and coffee shops where we spend the majority of our waking hours are constantly evolving, and with them the rulebook on how to build a successful and fulfilling, creative career."
This mini compact career guide for women is concise; small and just over 100 pages. I can't say this better myself - Emma Gannon (in my TBR pile) is quoted on the back - 'There's no fluff in here. It's all solid gold.' Split into ten chapters and an appendix with further resources, Uwagba's guide is like having a determined and confident friend giving you strong options to make the best of your working life. Advice covers managing your time, overcoming blocks, building your brand, public speaking, knowing your worth, skills, networking and looking after yourself. Whilst much of the advice may not be necessarily groundbreaking, this concise, friendly format pulls it all together with panache.
I suspect it is of most use to creative freelancers, but there was new and useful information for me to pick up and which I hope to adapt and apply at work. To clarify my context - I work in the public sector advising on works to historic buildings and change within the historic environment, which is managed by policy and legislative frameworks - not freelance or hugely creative.
I particularly like the inspiring quotes from working women near the back of the book. My favourite is: 'Take up space. Don't be apologetic about your ideas and opinions. Men aren't.' from Lindsey Young, Curator at Tate Britain. If you are looking for a practical and empowering career guidance for women, this is worth a read.
This mini compact career guide for women is concise; small and just over 100 pages. I can't say this better myself - Emma Gannon (in my TBR pile) is quoted on the back - 'There's no fluff in here. It's all solid gold.' Split into ten chapters and an appendix with further resources, Uwagba's guide is like having a determined and confident friend giving you strong options to make the best of your working life. Advice covers managing your time, overcoming blocks, building your brand, public speaking, knowing your worth, skills, networking and looking after yourself. Whilst much of the advice may not be necessarily groundbreaking, this concise, friendly format pulls it all together with panache.
I suspect it is of most use to creative freelancers, but there was new and useful information for me to pick up and which I hope to adapt and apply at work. To clarify my context - I work in the public sector advising on works to historic buildings and change within the historic environment, which is managed by policy and legislative frameworks - not freelance or hugely creative.
I particularly like the inspiring quotes from working women near the back of the book. My favourite is: 'Take up space. Don't be apologetic about your ideas and opinions. Men aren't.' from Lindsey Young, Curator at Tate Britain. If you are looking for a practical and empowering career guidance for women, this is worth a read.