“How amazing is it to [write] and call it a living — how incredible to earn an income making rich, organic compost out of the doo doo life throws my way?” — Mimi Greenwood Knight, A Privileged Life

The Art of Becoming Visible
By Chris Dunmire, Publisher

Intrigued by the books' title, I asked Susan to tell me more about it. She said the book was "the result of the classes she taught to artists from all disciplines and it consisted of basic marketing techniques" with topics touching on copywriting, public relations, promotional packages, negotiation, contracts, and money, to name a few.

If you plan on taking your creative work into the marketplace, then you must learn how to effectively market yourself — online and offline. Virtually and in person. Through e-mail and face-to-face. Indeed, there is an art to becoming visible and Susan's book is a great primer into this territory.

Susan has generously allowed Creativity Portal to publish a second excerpt from her book to better help you in Marketing Your Talents. Learn more about "The Art of Becoming Visible" and Susan's other coaching tools at www.susananndarley.com.

Humor Dept.

Nit Wits #43: MiceSpace
Mousy online social networking humor complete with an unbelievable backstory, comic coloring page, and mock-up Web presence. Say cheese!

Creativity Patch = World Peace
Well... you just never know.

Chris Dunmire
Creative Director and Publisher

Creative Careers in the Arts Interviews
Interview with Zany Cartoonist Lilly Fluger
By Molly Anderson-Childers
Welcome to the strange and delightful universe of Lilly Fluger. A talented cartoonist and an artist in her own right, this Goddess of Lollipops and Sunshine Drops has agreed to discuss all things creative.

Creativity & Wellness: Body Blissmas
Reach Past Your Limitations: Yoga and Creativity
By Jill Badonsky
Embrace an inspiration; set free an expression and in between, let the flow be effortless. Inhale, exhale, flow and release; test the edge. Explore stretching beyond your limitations, let go of the struggle.

The Art of Becoming Visible: Marketing Your Talent
Marketing & Motivation for Actors, Visual Artists, Writers, Musicians and All Levels of Creative People © 2002 Susan Ann Darley

"The Art of Becoming Visible" is a practical primer on marketing for artists from all disciplines. From goal setting to negotiation you will learn how to navigate through the marketing maze. It offers valuable tools to help you showcase your creativity in the marketplace.
Available at: www.susananndarley.com

I Am Not I
By Emily Hanlon
When you take the journey inward, you discover that you are not who you think you are, or you are more than who you think you are.

Origami Swing Set Project
By Tom Hall
Learn how to make a real-working miniature swing set out of gum wrappers.

Nourish Your Characters with SoulCollage®
By Laura Hegfield
Developing a character is like preparing a simmering pot of soup for your favorite guests.

Designing Bead Jewelry: One-of-a-kind Vs Production Pieces
By Gloria-Jean Browne
Formula pricing guidelines for custom and limited edition pieces.