It meant that I was committing to writing every day as a practice. Because that’s really what being a writer is all about. Writing. It’s not about being published. It’s not about accolades or money. It’s about sitting my behind in front of a blank screen every day and filling it with my ideas.

But what about money? How do I sell my art? It’s fine to be working every day, Crista, but artists gotta eat too.

You’re right. And this is the question I get asked most frequently. How can you sell your art? Everyone seems to think there’s a magic formula to this stuff. And they’re right.Do 3 things each day toward marketing your work.It could be a blog post, contacting a gallery, hiring an Artist Coach or researching grants. It could be a social media update, writing a new Artist Statement or planning an Open Studio event. It could even be taking an online workshop like The Working Artist or booking a Creative Career Catalyst Session with me!

Really Crista? Three marketing tasks a day? It’s that easy?

Yes, it is. They could even be teeny tiny tasks, that’s what I do, but at least it’s forward movement.

Magic Formula for Success: Daily Steps for Working Artists

The magic formula for success as a working artist involves consistently taking three specific actions each day towards marketing your work. This could include writing a blog post, contacting a gallery, hiring an Artist Coach, researching grants, updating social media, writing a new Artist Statement, planning an Open Studio event, or taking an online workshop like The Working Artist. These small, consistent steps are crucial for turning creativity into a sustainable career and achieving professional goals, as great talent alone does not equal a business strategy.