Grow
How to Take Your Do It Yourself Project and Passion to the Next Level and Quit Your Job
Eleanor C. Whitney
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
Grow is a practical field guide for creative people with great ideas for independent projects who want to achieve success and sustainability. Drawing on her years of experience helping people succeed with do-it-yourself projects based in independent publishing, music, food, art, craft, activism, and community work, Eleanor Whitney empowers you to clarify your vision, get organized, set goals, create a plan, raise funds, market, and manage your do-it-yourself project. The book is full of real-life inspiration and creative business advice from successful, independent businesses owners and creative people with projects that began in the do-it-yourself spirit.
Product Details
| Publisher | Microcosm Publishing |
| Publish Date | March 26, 2013 |
| Pages | 128 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781621060079 |
| Dimensions | 6.7 X 5.3 X 0.3 inches | 0.3 pounds |
About the Author
Eleanor C. Whitney is a writer, editor, and content marketer. She is the author of Riot Woman, a collection of feminist essays examining the impact of the Riot Grrrl movement, and Quit Your Day Job, a business workbook for creative people, in addition to her most recent books, Promote Your Book and Promote Your Book Workbook. Throughout her career she has worked to build communities, education programs, and content strategy at museums, art organizations, and tech startups, including the Brooklyn Museum and the New York Foundation for the Arts. Hailing from Maine, she divides her time between Brooklyn and the Mojave Desert. She holds an MFA in creative nonfiction from Queens College, a master's in public administration from Baruch College, and a BA in cultural studies from Eugene Lang College. She enjoys playing guitar and bass, walking around the desert, and lifting heavy things.
Reviews
"And this is where Eleanor Whitney's book, "Grow," out this month, proves both instructive and deeply inspiring. It is full of lists to get you started, practical tips from proven entrepreneurs and helpful notes." --Sophia Stuart, "laimyours.com"
"And this is where Eleanor Whitney's book, "Grow", out this month, proves both instructive and deeply inspiring. It is full of lists to get you started, practical tips from proven entrepreneurs and helpful notes." --Sophia Stuart, "laimyours.com"
"GROW . . . proves both instructive and deeply inspiring. It is full of lists to get you started, practical tips from proven entrepreneurs and helpful notes on legalities, funding, getting a good relationship with money and how to break up with your business partners if it all goes pear-shaped." --Sophia Stuart, laimyours.com
""Grow" will be a tremendous asset for folks that are trying to transfer their vision from a strict DIY framework into the real business world. Eleanor Whitney has presented a wonderful guidebook that will greatly assist anyone with turning their creative DIY project into a viable business plan." --Joshua Ploeg, author, "In Search of Lost Taste"
"Eleanor Whitney breaks down the daunting process of earning a living as a creative person into chewable, bite-size bits. With easy-to-digest, step-by-step tips and tangible examples from working artists, Eleanor's expert advice is some of the most sought-after content." --Amy Cuevas Schroeder, " Venus Zine" and DIY Business Association
"I am often brimming with ideas but have no idea where to start! If you've ever dreamt of a life beyond the cubicle, pick up this book. It will help you make those dreams come true!" --Kayte Terry, author, "Paper Made!"
"The ultimate creative person's companion--for anyone who's thought of, attempted to, or has already made some steps to turning their vision into a viable product, this practical and personable how-to is like a business-savvy mentor." --Cathy Erway, author, "The Art of Eating In"
"And this is where Eleanor Whitney's book, "Grow", out this month, proves both instructive and deeply inspiring. It is full of lists to get you started, practical tips from proven entrepreneurs and helpful notes." --Sophia Stuart, "laimyours.com"
"GROW . . . proves both instructive and deeply inspiring. It is full of lists to get you started, practical tips from proven entrepreneurs and helpful notes on legalities, funding, getting a good relationship with money and how to break up with your business partners if it all goes pear-shaped." --Sophia Stuart, laimyours.com
""Grow" will be a tremendous asset for folks that are trying to transfer their vision from a strict DIY framework into the real business world. Eleanor Whitney has presented a wonderful guidebook that will greatly assist anyone with turning their creative DIY project into a viable business plan." --Joshua Ploeg, author, "In Search of Lost Taste"
"Eleanor Whitney breaks down the daunting process of earning a living as a creative person into chewable, bite-size bits. With easy-to-digest, step-by-step tips and tangible examples from working artists, Eleanor's expert advice is some of the most sought-after content." --Amy Cuevas Schroeder, " Venus Zine" and DIY Business Association
"I am often brimming with ideas but have no idea where to start! If you've ever dreamt of a life beyond the cubicle, pick up this book. It will help you make those dreams come true!" --Kayte Terry, author, "Paper Made!"
"The ultimate creative person's companion--for anyone who's thought of, attempted to, or has already made some steps to turning their vision into a viable product, this practical and personable how-to is like a business-savvy mentor." --Cathy Erway, author, "The Art of Eating In"
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