Guest blogger Cynthia Morris Here suggests ways to make your book reviews less onerous and more effective. Above all, she says try a recommendation rather than a critical review.
A Simple Approach to Writing Book Reviews for Your Blog or Newsletter Read
Guest blogger Cynthia Morris discusses how writing about books can help us both personally and professionally and provides four reasons to consider reviewing books for your blog or newsletter.
Free Content for Your Blog or Newsletter: Write a Book Review Read
Guest blogger Debby L. Williams discusses three critical aspects to consider when submitting a cover letter to respond to call for entries or applying for a residency or grant.
Are You Sending Wimpy Cover Letters? Read
If you’re looking to expand your online presence and influence, content creation is paramount. Here’s a simple 2-step process to follow in creating a content structure.
A Simple Structure for Creating Content Read
I read a lot of artist statements. “Read” is a generous word. Mostly, I endure them.
You know what I’m talking about.
In my Magnetic You course, I walk you through a journaling process for writing your artist statement. The format I’ve created asks you questions that make it easy to collect words that will contribute to your statement and other marketing material.
Once it’s written, you have to edit it. And you always want to be improving your artist statement.
Here are 5 things to look out for in the editing process.
“Unique” doesn’t mean anything and, odds are, your work isn’t. Almost all art is derivative of informed by other work and anyone who knows art history can point to an artist who did it first place your art in that context.
But your work does have qualities that make it yours rather than someone else’s. Instead of using the word “unique,” describe your work in a way that makes the reader think it’s unique.
I see the following phrases in so many statements that they put me straight to sleep. Do NOT use these in any version in your statement.
5 Fast Fixes to Improve Your Artist Statement Read
When someone purchases your artwork, they are obtaining a piece of your creativity, a connection to your talent and vision. By interacting with your audience, you share your creative spirit and set up a memorable connection.
Mana Is the Magic Behind Selling Your Art Read
Consider becoming an arts writer/reviewer of other artists’ work. Writers are needed in the art ecosystem as critics and reviewers shape taste and are the gatekeepers that decide what is worthy of attention. Most importantly, the more you write about any art, the better you will become at writing about your own art.
Why You Need to Write About Art Read
Every piece of original art has tremendous energy. It vibrates with the colors and intentions you created. Share this with your audience and you are not only creating an object they can see, but one they can experience.
3 Things Artists Can Do to Connect with More Art Buyers Read
Artists must nurture excellent communication skills, be approachable, and learn how to handle the opportunities that arise for obtaining gallery representation and selling to buyers. I called on Scott Ginsberg of “Hello My Name is Scott” fame to talk with me about how we can do a better job of this.
Secrets for Becoming More Approachable: Audio Interview Read
On a visit to Virginia Folkestad‘s studio, I was taken with the way she documented her career in a visual timeline.
I encourage you to do something similar for your oeuvre.
This will help you visualize your progress and understand how objects and ideas are connected over time.
You will discover common threads that you didn’t previously see, which will help you better tell the story of your work.
Have you tried something like this?
Tongue tied? Return to Pictures to Tell Your Story Read
