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It's a Living

Surviving as a Freelancer in the 21st Century, the Ultimate Guide to Success for Artists and Creative Professionals

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It's a Living

By: Cristian Aluas
Narrated by: Cristian S. Aluas
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 NOW UPDATED WITH A NEW 20,000-WORD EXPANDED APPENDIX: "FREELANCING IN THE AGE OF AI" A practical, inspiring, and real-world survival guide for artists, designers, and creative professionals navigating the business of working for yourself in a rapidly changing world. FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS AND WORK FOR YOURSELF "The Artist's Way for the 21st Century!" Over 57 million freelancers in the U.S. enjoy flexibility and creative freedom. Yet, traditional arts programs rarely teach real-world business skills, leaving creators unprepared for inconsistent income, difficult clients, and shifting industry tech. If the business side of your creative career feels overwhelming, IT'S A LIVING is the ultimate roadmap you need. Written by Cristian S. Aluas, a seasoned artist and author with over 19 years of freelancing experience, this book tackles essential industry challenges: Client Acquisition: Find and retain high-paying clients without sacrificing artistic integrity. Value Pricing: Price your work confidently to avoid being undervalued. Market Adaptation: Stay ahead of industry trends and platform shifts to remain essential. Workflow & Sanity: Manage time, energy, and expectations to prevent burnout. Personal Branding: Build a memorable brand that attracts consistent opportunities. SPECIAL FEATURE INCLUDED IN THIS EDITION: This updated edition includes the full 20,000-word companion volume, "Freelancing in the Age of AI" (also published separately). Designed to protect your career in an automated landscape, this comprehensive guide delivers: Real-world case studies on platform pivots and client adaptation. Hybrid workflows combining human mastery with modern toolsets. Hands-on breakdowns of 16-page and 8-page sequential storytelling projects. A complete, modernized Human-in-the-Loop Copyright Transfer Agreement template to safeguard your intellectual property and prove your value to clients. Packed with actionable advice, anecdotes, and proven strategies, IT'S A LIVING equips you to survive and thrive as a creative professional, whether you are just starting out or elevating an established career. Don't let market shifts hold you back. Take total control of your creative business today! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Cristian S. Aluas (pronounced KRIS-TEE-an ah-LOO-ahsh) is a Romanian-born Canadian artist, author, and educator with nearly two decades of freelancing experience across North America. He is the founder of Masterpiece Art School LLC, and his artwork is featured in the National Gallery of Canada, the Billy Ireland Cartoon Museum, and private collections worldwide. "Working with Cristian was delightful! Every project aspect was completed professionally, with clear dedication to a polished product." Harvard Business School "Fact-filled, unpretentious, and relatable." Norman Pirollo, Pirollo Design©2019 Cristian S. Aluas (P)2020 Cristian S. Aluas Art Creativity Memory Improvement Personal Development Personal Success
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