Hitting Reset: Overcoming The Fear Of Starting Over As A Creative Professional
Starting over can seem daunting, especially when you’re established in your career.
But sometimes there is no other way.
Articles
Welcome to Creative Pulse — a vibrant community of freelancers and commercial creatives who are passionate about their craft.
This blog is a curated collection of resources for freelance creatives. This is where you will find articles and advice featuring some of the industry’s most renowned designers, photographers, video professionals, copywriters, and more.
We believe that success is more than just brilliant work. It’s about making progress, collaborating with people you respect, and upholding your values in every project you undertake.
These resources for freelance creatives are designed to inspire and guide you through the challenges and opportunities unique to this industry.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, you’ll find valuable tips and strategies to get ahead in your craft while staying true to your principles.
We delve into topics that matter to you – from navigating client relationships to adopting best practices in your workflow.
Our aim is to empower you to make choices that benefit your life and work.
Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of commercial creativity. Through our articles, you’ll learn how to balance your creative expertise with our industry’s commercial demands. This is your space to grow, learn, and thrive as a creative professional who stands out for all the right reasons.
How To Make A Magazine: Advice From The Creator Of BROAD Magazine
Documentary and editorial photographer Gergő Farkas shares his hard-won advice for aspiring magazine creators.
How To Choose The Best Fonts & Typefaces For ANY Project
How do you find typefaces that don’t suck?
Find typefaces in your price-range.
Quickly uncover the most common typeface flaws that will make your work look bad.
And get the licensing you need — so you don’t get caught breaking copyright by mistake.
Creatives: How Much Should You Charge?
One of the most common questions we hear, from both new and experienced professionals in the creative field, is how much should I charge? Many of us don’t charge a fair rate because we’re afraid of not getting the business, we don’t feel confident we’re worth it, or we don’t know how to assess a[…]
The Wildcard Effect: Game-Changing Tactics For The Entrepreneurial Underdog
Many of us have turned to freelancing for the creative freedom but it’s easy to forget that we are in a competitive marketplace of freelancers. What will make you stand out? Corwin Hiebert is the founder of Taendem Agency and is a business manager for creative freelancers and entrepreneurs. Corwin works with talent such as[…]
How To Crowdfund A Creative Side Project In Less Than 24 Hours
Every commercial artist I know chose his or her their craft because they love creating. Yet meetings, emails, phone calls, Slack messages and other distractions fill our weeks. We’re often so busy with urgent work that our creative work gets pushed to the bottom of our to-do lists. When we finally have time to create, we’re burnt out.
How To Be More Creative (And Less Busy)
Every commercial artist I know chose his or her their craft because they love creating. Yet meetings, emails, phone calls, Slack messages and other distractions fill our weeks. We’re often so busy with urgent work that our creative work gets pushed to the bottom of our to-do lists. When we finally have time to create, we’re burnt out.
A 30-Day Challenge For Designers & Other Commercial Creatives
Challenge yourself to embrace your creativity in a new way for 30 days.
How To Develop A Shared Language For Your Creative Team
Bad communication eats at our time and creative potential. It’s a creativity killer. So, how do you communicate with your team in a way that improves your collaborations?
Rachel Gertz – Wake Up From Your Project Nightmares
How to communicate better and reach project nirvana You’ve lost that lovin’ feeling. It didn’t start out this way. In the beginning there was so much potential. You could feel the magic in the air. Now it has faded. You aren’t being heard. You question your own judgement. You’re not sure if all your hard[…]