“But I am an ar-tist!”  *said in the most uppity voice possible*

Well sister, you may be an artist, but if you want to be successful, I’m learning that you have to be a business-minded person as well.  I wanted to compile a few classes for you that have been so interesting to me as I start to learn the business side of being creative.

Of course the classes are on Skillshare because I’m obsessed, but if you use my link, you can get 2 months free!  It is COMPLETELY worth it.  Yes, I felt it necessary to use all caps.  I’m only slightly yelling at you in a friendly way.

First up: 

Watch Me Work: Real Client Projects by Dylan Mierzwinski

In this class, Dylan goes over three different real-life projects that she was commissioned to do.  The class is long, but full of valuable information regarding client correspondence, pricing your work, and the nitty gritty of completing a commission.

Next:

Pricing Your Work: How to Value Your Work as a Freelancer by Peggy Dean

Peggy Dean discusses how to appropriately price your work so you don’t undervalue yourself.  As a beginner in this world of freelance work, I had no idea where to start on pricing my work.  Do I charge by the hour?  By the project?  I’m new at this.  Am I charging someone to much?  Am I worth it?  All those questions answered.

Last:

Sending Work to the Printer by Dylan Mierzwinski

Yep, another class by Dylan M.  Really guys, she is incredibly thorough and doesn’t hide anything from you, which is why I love her classes.  This one is a little dry, but so important when you are trying to figure out how to print your work.  Thankfully, Dylan’s voice is pleasant, so I didn’t mind listening to her talk for an hour and a half at all!  Instead of just printing trial-by-error style, watch her class, and be happy with your printed work.

Skillshare offers a ton of different classes about the business of creatives, but these three are among my favorites.  Remember, use my link to get 2 months free!