Must have book for any artist

Dear Maria,
I don’t have enough words to thank you for sharing your knowledge with emerging artists. I bought your book on audible around 2 months ago and since then I have taken on board many of the strategies that you mention. I listen to your book in your voice everyday while driving to work . The questions which made me think what I really want, who to approach, how to price my art and how to approach other agencies to enquire about licensing- every single chapter in your book is worth listening over and over again .
I will forever be indebted to you for sharing your knowledge- I mean it from the bottom of my heart. I call you my mentor .

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Worthwhile read for all artists

Stick with this book to the end - you won't regret it.
My initial thoughts (as a non-American) was that it was too American and a bit pushy... but by the end of the book, I no longer felt that way. There is a ton of useful advice for artists - and even if you only implemented 10% of it, it would totally up your game.
The advice on avoiding pitfalls and valuing your time is worth the price tag alone, even if you never find the courage to follow-up on potential sales as she suggests.
Maria is very clear - a lot of the advice is repeated, but not repetitive - the balance is just right so that by the end, the information really sticks. Next step for me is to get my artist husband to read it but I already have a stronger frame of mind and a vision of how our artistic endeavours could work for us, whilst not compromising on the art itself, in any way.

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A comprehensive guide to making art a business

Maria helps you analyse what aspects of your own art work and hence where to focus your skills, how to identify your target market and maximise your selling potential. I found it really helpful and will continue to refer back to it for practical advice. I also signed up to her mailing list and get regular emails which help to refocus my thoughts.

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Refreshingly thorough, detailed and honest advice!

Maria's approach is refreshingly thorough, detailed and honest. Maria shares pretty much all of the useful business advice for any artistic creator. This book covers everything that most schools and colleges (in my experience) SHOULD be teaching in respect of becoming a professional artist - i.e. the business side!
After more than 25 years of creating art both as an amateur and professional, in this book I found some nice reminders of what you should be doing, excellent advice about realizing your worth at any stage of your career and also some little gems that made me re-think/focus on the future for my own business.
I would recommend this book to not only amateurs, hobbyists and professionals, but I would also love some of the less informed customers to read it. I feel it would educate as to the value of art and artists but also the knowledge, skill and time that goes into all aspects of being an artist.

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really in depth read

very genourus with all her knowledge. you will get more from this book then going to university.

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Best advice for ALL artists. A must!

Might be the best seven hours of advice you will ever hear. Finishing all thirty plus chapters was truly education. The quality of advice given through years of experience is evident in this book. Maria Brophy's book can help anyone WILLING..... to listen and follow the advice given.

Her attitude to success is inspirational on its own.

My opinion... if you are a artist who believe that you can grow more, then this is the book for you.

Enjoy ... and remember.... have a pen and note book close by.
kindest regards,
adewet4u
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Excellent descriptive book - highly recommend

For any aspiring or fulltime artist. I would consider this book as an artists bible - full of shared knowledge.

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So much to think about!

When I was telling someone what book I was listening to they said, "Wow that sounds boring!" I thought yes it does sound boring but I find myself loving it! Maria speaks with such passion! I love it that she always says what to watch out for especially to do with copyright and licensing deals. It felt it was hardcore in some areas and I didn't understand everything but I felt somehow empowered. I know I will be revisiting lots of parts of this book now I have listened to it cover to cover. Thank you so much Maria!

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This was just what I need

Many artists don't have a business head on their shoulders (I believe there's a scientific study to be done there!) and Maria Brophy's guidance can help us on our way to actually making a living just doing what we love... our art. No more working as a barista to earn your rent! She provides advice on contracts and caveats to be aware of, as well as providing a printable worksheet from her website. I highly recommend this book to any creatives if you want to do what you were born to do full time! Thank you for writing this book, Maria

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Fabulous book

I have listened to this book twice and am about to start my third round. There's so much information in here and Maria Brophy is very easy to listen to. There are worksheets you can download from Maria's website which are well worth completing. This book is totally worth the money because it will potentially save you hundreds if not thousands in the future.

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