When Talent Isn't Enough · Business Basics for the Creatively Inclined

"When Talent Isn't Enough: Business Basics for the Creatively Inclined" shows creative professionals how to run a legitimate and rewarding creative business. Whether you moonlight or are a full-time freelancer, this book will give you practical tips and stories from actual writers, designers and artists on how to handle accounting, deal with clients, promote yourself, conduct business legally, set boundaries with clients, and more!

"If you're creative and want to build a business around your talents, then you have to read Kristen's new book. It provides a clear path for taking your talent and turning it into a full-time career."

--Dan Schawbel, author of Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success

"Kristen Fischer's book is crammed with practical, road-tested tips, strategies, and real-world examples for creating a successful solo business. If you want to start earning more doing the work you love for clients who truly value your worth, read and apply the information in this wonderful guide."

--Ed Gandia, coauthor of The Wealthy Freelancer, founder of the International Freelancers Academy

"Kristen has written an essential and timeless knowledge resource for the freelancing community."

--Von Glitschka, illustrative designer, author of Vector Basic Training

"Many talented creatives flop at freelancing because they don’t know how to bid on a project, negotiate a contract or manage client expectations. Kristen Fischer is on a mission to ensure you don’t become one of them. By the time you’re done reading this smart, comprehensive guide, you’ll be a lean, mean business machine."

--Michelle Goodman, author of The Anti 9-to-5 Guide and My So-Called Freelance Life