Val Andrews's Blog - Posts Tagged "advising"
Pulling it all together and giving back
Since my first book was published in 2014 I have been on a massive learning curve about the publishing industry, the creator economy, and the various tools and technology available to independent creators, all of which have been in a constant state of flux.
During those eight years, I also documented changes in my own creative processes, interviewed professional writers and artists about their processes, and published more books about creativity and innovation. It was a mind expanding journey that required me to put aside everything that had given me a cozy life:
(1) The work I had done as a management consultant in the healthcare sector got pushed aside for a job in the arts sector so I could learn more about the creator economy.
(2) The work I had done in the discipline of organisational development got pushed aside for research, evaluation and analyst jobs because they were easier and left me with more energy for my creative projects.
(3) My passion for working in organisations gave way to my ambition to forge my own path as an independent author, artist and publisher.
Friends and colleagues noticed the change in me, and the volume of books and art I was producing. Several approached me for advice on how to do the same and I was delighted to help them. By helping them, I learned even more, and I even found myself drawing upon some of the older skills I had developed in my professional life.
Suddenly, it all came together in a rather obvious way. It was one of those 'aha' moments in which I knew I had to bring all this knowledge and experience together. So my business partner and I have decided to launch some niche services to support inspired people.
Learn more on our website (the link is in my biography) and join our mailing list to receive more details early in 2023.
During those eight years, I also documented changes in my own creative processes, interviewed professional writers and artists about their processes, and published more books about creativity and innovation. It was a mind expanding journey that required me to put aside everything that had given me a cozy life:
(1) The work I had done as a management consultant in the healthcare sector got pushed aside for a job in the arts sector so I could learn more about the creator economy.
(2) The work I had done in the discipline of organisational development got pushed aside for research, evaluation and analyst jobs because they were easier and left me with more energy for my creative projects.
(3) My passion for working in organisations gave way to my ambition to forge my own path as an independent author, artist and publisher.
Friends and colleagues noticed the change in me, and the volume of books and art I was producing. Several approached me for advice on how to do the same and I was delighted to help them. By helping them, I learned even more, and I even found myself drawing upon some of the older skills I had developed in my professional life.
Suddenly, it all came together in a rather obvious way. It was one of those 'aha' moments in which I knew I had to bring all this knowledge and experience together. So my business partner and I have decided to launch some niche services to support inspired people.
Learn more on our website (the link is in my biography) and join our mailing list to receive more details early in 2023.
