Thriving Creative

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Thriving Creative

Successful Freelancing in the Creative Economy

Theatre studies Economics Sales and marketing Small businesses and self-employment Sporting events and management

Author: Steven Sparling

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Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 11th March 2026

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781040683194


Join the Global Creative Freelance Movement

A global creative freelance movement is happening - do you want to be part of it? Here is the playbook of freelance work practices to embrace the promise of self-employment and succeed within the growing creative sector.

The Booming Creative Economy

The global creative economy is booming, generating over $2 trillion in annual revenue according to the UN. Post-pandemic, freelancing is on the rise, as principal income or a side hustle.

What This Book Offers

This book will show you how you can take your talents, join the freelance movement, and thrive within the creative economy. From choosing a niche and launching a freelance practice, to working with clients, managing the money, and looking after yourself as a freelancer, this book focuses on developing resilient freelancers and sustainable freelance practices.

A Holistic Approach to Freelancing

This holistic approach lifts creatives to succeed in the creative industries on their own terms.

Success for Aspiring Freelancers

Surviving and thriving as a creative freelancer isn't easy, but mastering the skills in this book will improve the odds for recent graduates, career changers, students, and anyone aspiring to use their creative skills but unsure where to start.

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