How to make money from your creativity

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. The Enterprise Centre for the Creative Arts (ECCA), 2007.
How to make money from your creativity
You’ve just arrived at university and are ready to hone your craft be it art, design, communication or media. Have you thought about making money from your talents while you’re here? This handout covers the basics - from self-promotion so that your clients can find you - through to how to make sure you get paid!
Build a portfolio
When someone is interested in using your creative talents, they will want to see examples of your work. Start building a portfolio that keeps example of your work all in one place, so that you can easily show it to potential clients. This can be anything from a folder, to a CD to an online showcase or website. Make sure that you clearly reflect your personal style and the individual skills that you have, and highlight why your work is unique - why should they choose your work over someone else? Your portfolio can be a mixture of self-initiated projects, course work, projects you have done on work placements, and real-life commissions.
Getting clients
To get clients, you first need…

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