Chapter 1. The Welcome Packet
Millions of creative careers already exist. You're going to add to that number.
Take a breath, understand the value of the present, and create daily.
Chapter 3. Where Is My Creative Happy Place?
You've got options, creative girl.
Chapter 4. Seriously, How Talented Are You?
Face the music and assess your talent.
Chapter 5. Does This Cubicle Make My Butt Look Fat? Find a More Flattering Fit
Evaluate your current situation and plan your next career move.
Chapter 6. Can't Quit Your Stink-o Job Just Yet?
Job makeover strategies and interim survival guide
Chapter 7. The Fear Chart
You're about to quit your job, change careers, or start a business. Get ready to face your fears.
Part 2. Get Where You Want to Go
Chapters 8. The 9 to 5 Creative Girl
Polish your résumé, write a cover letter, network like a superstar, and find your dream job.
Chapter 9. I Want You to Want Me
Nail the interview and negotiate the job offer.
Chapter 10. You Got the job: Now, Work It
The keys to getting promotions and more creative control
Chapter 11. Self-Employed Wonder Girl
Do you have what it takes to work for yourself?
Chapter 12. Birth the Creative Baby
Get started as a freelancer or entrepreneur.
Chapter 13. The Small Business Game Plan
You need a business plan. Write it with a purple marker on flowered stationery or oil on canvas-but get to it.
From websites and interns to tips for the organizationally challenged
Chapter 15. Too Legit to Quit
Small business licenses, insurance, and paying Uncle Sam and Aunt Retirement
Chapter 16. The Thriving Artist
Pricing creativity and getting your product into stores.
Chapter 17. Grab a Headset and Act Important: You Are Your Own Best Publicist
Publicity, branding, celebrity clientele, social media and digital marketing
Chapter 18. Wellbeing Rocks
Let's end this journey how we started: by remaining a spiritually and emotionally sound CG.
Appendix A. How to Ace an Interview with an Agent or Manager
Appendix B. Creative Moms in Action Share Their Tips
Appendix C. Professional Blogging 101
Appendix D. For Further Reading
