Filled with down-to-earth advice and sustenance for your most far-flung dreams, The Lost Soul Companion is the perfect guide for anyone grappling with the darker side of creativity. A source of support when your day job gets you down, a refreshing reservoir of humor when you're knee-deep in rejection slips, this remarkable little book offers both inspiration and compassion, plus surefire strategies for surviving in what can sometimes seem like "a world of meanies." From the anti-procrastination "chopstick plan," to the importance of staying well nourished (toaster-oven-snack recipes included), The Lost Soul Compan ion will speak to anyone with big dreams and creative spirit who nonetheless finds it tough some days just to get out of bed.
Susan M. Brackney, author of The Lost Soul Companion, keeps the encouragement coming and offers smart solutions for artists. musicians, actors, and writers ready to share their creative talents with the rest of the world. Practical and irreverent, The Not-So-Lost Soul Companion is the wise, whimsical and indispensable next step in launching the creative life of your dreams.
How to keep your cool despite disastrous auditions, withering reviews, and well-meaning relatives
Finding your own place on the Wheel of Creative Will
How famous flounderers Ralph Waldo Emerson, Agatha Christie. and George Orwell found their true callings
Artist-friendly alternatives to New York and LA.
* What to do when you find your art hanging in a used-furniture store
How to survive as a free spirit in Corporate Captivity
Marketing tips, publicity pitfalls, and the magic word to open new doors
Getting the big deal: a peek at the wizard behind the curtain
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