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Taking a concept to market
With creative products, taking a concept to market is all about getting your idea into a form where it can then be developed, produced and sold in the marketplace.
Writing novels for children
Joe Craig has written several successful novels for children, including his 'Jimmy Coates' series. He spoke about his career journey.
Getting into backstage work
Simon Lovelace, founder of technical crew training company Crewclass, has seven tips for finding backstage technical work.
Stay focused on your career
There’s no time like the present to start following your ambitions. So stop adding to your ‘to do’ list and start putting the plans you already have into action.
Sign language for theatre
Alison Pottinger became interested in signing for theatre after stage managing a signed performance. She spoke about the skills it requires, and the opportunities signing opens up for performers and audiences.
Developing first-time writers
Harry Bingham is the best-selling author of eight books. He combines writing with running The Writers’ Workshop, which exists to offer help and advice to first-time writers.
Getting started with theatre
Susan Elkin is the author of 'So You Want To Work In Theatre?’ – a guide for young people who want to work in the theatre world. She shared five pieces of advice about careers in theatre.
Working in a stately home
Employees at the Chatsworth stately home describe the challenges of working at a heritage site, and how their modern art collections brings in new audiences.
Being an Education Projects Coordinator
Hayley Murrow organises and delivers all the educational projects that happen at the Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds. She explains more about her role and journey and offers tips for a creative theatre career.
How to dress for an interview
How should you dress for an interview for a job in the creative industries? Sarah Leeds offers suggestions on behalf of fashion website ASOS for different types of interview.
Renting an artist studio
Working as an artist can be isolating and moving into a dynamic studio group can offer much needed support. But what are the issues, costs and considerations of finding an artist space?
How to get signed by a label
How can a musician get signed to a record label? Marcus Taylor, founder of TheMusiciansGuide.co.uk, shares his insight into how you can approach a label.
What does an Associate Artist do?
David Whitney works for Theatre Royal as their Associate Artist and looks after their youth groups, workshops and productions. He explains more about the role and what skills are needed for this area of work.
Take charge of your career
Staying at the same organisation for a long period of time can result in your skills stagnating. Suzanne Rolt told Creative Choices how she ensures continuing professional development as director of St George's music venue.
A career in furnishings
Is it important to pass on craft skills? Wendy Shorter, founder of an upholstery and soft furnishing training centre, says it's imperative. She explains how she came to teach and why.
A creative digital career
Creatives can find work in many industries – and the digital sector is no exception. Amy Edwards from recruitment website Bubble Jobs explains how the creative and digital industries can overlap.
Iwona Blazwick, arts leadership
Iwona Blazwick is Director of the Whitechapel Art Gallery. Before this, she was Head of Exhibitions and Displays at Tate Modern and Director of Exhibitions at the Institute of Contemporary Arts.
Short plays for new writers
Nick Brice is Director of White Room Theatre. He is pushing the art form of the ten-minute play at the Fringe. He told Creative Choices how he came up with the idea and how it can help new playwrights get exposure.
Creative collaboration
Storyteller Vayu Naidu and jazz vocalist Cleveland Watkiss have formed an unlikely pairing: 'Bhakti & The Blues', combining Indian stories with improvised vocal soundscapes.
Starting out in product design
Zoe Murphy is a young designer enjoying great success. Since graduating from university, she started her own studio and her distinctive, colourful and decorative furniture is now in great demand .
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