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Self-Promotion for the Creative Person: Get the Word Out About Who You Are and What You Do
by Lee Silber
from Three Rivers Press
Customer Reviews:
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 
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Save Your Money 
Nothing really new or enlightening in this book. Many contradictions. For example, in one section the author suggests you produce what the market wants. In another, they insist that an artist stay true to their own passions. They suggest using unusual clothing as a hook, then berate someone they know for wearing an outdated hat. Particularly unhelpful for fine, visual artists (painters, photographers, etc.) Most examples given cite those who have already "made it" breaking into new fields, but once... more info
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Full of Excellent Marketing Ideas 
This book is filled with great examples of creative ways to market yourself - - now if I only had a 28-hour day. Baby steps! Seriously though, I highly recommend it.
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As close to perfect as an advice-oriented book gets
When I was reading this book, I really felt like someone had actually been through what I had (and still go through), as opposed to a Dr. Phil type who spouts off cliches that apply to everyone yet don't really mean much. As a freelance cameraman, this book was invaluble not just for the adivce it gives, but all the ways you can easily see them applying in your creative life.
The best thing I found is the book's tone. I wouldn't classify it as a traditional "self-help" book, it would be much more... more info
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Couldn't read it
There may have been something life changing in this book but I could not make it very far. I think this book is out of date. There are many other how to books that are much better.
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