Product Description

Creative people are different from everybody else. Their working styles are defined by sprints, not marathons; boundless curiosity; and a desire and capacity to learn, discuss, and delve deeply into new domains and ideas. These are characteristics that any business or organization cherishes, and yet there’s often a disconnect between the people with these personality traits and the companies that desperately need their input. The Creative Professional helps artists, writers, designers, and musicians fit into the business world, on its terms and on their own. It will help them make (and keep) more money and to stay out of trouble. It also addresses the deeper issues that creative people ought to talk about more often: what happens when the muse just isn’t there, and what motivates everyone to do good work.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #519284 in Books
• Published on: 2005-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

From the Publisher
THE CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL will help readers navigate the professional world, deal with corporate drones, and get paid—all while maintaining their individuality and doing satisfying work. Believe it or not, it’s possible to succeed in business without sacrificing mojo!

About the Author
Over the course of 30 years, Howard J. Blumenthal has produced more than 700 television shows; written and published more than 20 books and nearly 1000 newspaper columns and magazine articles; appeared as a guest on more than 500 radio and television programs; served as publisher of two national magazines; supervised more than a dozen marketing campaigns; co-composed one song; and, just recently, sold his first painting.

He has won awards in advertising (Addy Award); television (Peabody Award; multiple Emmy Awards); and publishing (Ben Franklin Award), and has been featured in Newsweek and on CBS, NBC, ABC, and CNN. He lives in Newtown, Pennsylvania.

Customer Reviews

A handy book for unconventional thinkers in all walks of business
The Creative Professional: A Survival Guide For The Business World is a handy book for unconventional thinkers in all walks of business. Chapters address how to apply one's personal assets and ways of thinking for maximum profit; the advantages and disadvantages of working for oneself vs. working for a company; the nuances of the creative process; overcoming such obstacles as lack of time, poor people skills, bad reactions to criticism, or negative habits; laws affecting creative work in general and intellectual property in particular; and much more. A valuable resource especially for workers in creative fields such as writing or graphics design, as well as for businesspeople who have the knack for inventing unusual situations to common problems.