From the bestselling author of Linchpin, Tribes, and The Dip comes an elegant little book that will inspire artists, writers, and entrepreneurs to stretch and commit to putting their best work out into the world. Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is the best way forward. Based on the breakthrough Akimbo workshop pioneered by legendary author Seth Godin, The Practice will help you get unstuck and find the courage to make and share creative work. Godin insists that writer's block is a myth, that consistency is far more important than authenticity, and that experiencing the imposter syndrome is a sign that you're a well-adjusted human. Most of all, he shows you what it takes to turn your passion from a private distraction to a productive contribution, the one you've been seeking to share all along. With this book as your guide, you'll learn to dance with your fear. To take the risks worth taking. And to embrace the empathy required to make work that contributes with authenticity and joy.

The Practice: Shipping Creative Work

Arts & Photography

Godin, Seth

Business of Art

Portfolio

Product Description 
A Newly Revised Edition of the Go-To Guide for Any Animation Artist!Your Career in Animation is the most comprehensive and valuable book on animation careers that you’ll ever need.” —Bill Plympton, Animator / Producer\nWhether you want to break into the animation industry or “toon up” to a better career, this comprehensive guide will show you how. A leading animation professional surveys the field and shares the advice of more than one hundred and fifty top talents in the business of making toons— including Brooke Keesling, head of animation talent development at Bento Box, Mike Hollingsworth, supervising director of 
BoJack Horseman; Andrea Fernandez, art director on 
The Cuphead Show! PES, Oscar-nominated stop-motion director of 
Fresh Guacamole; Linda Simensky, head of content for PBS Kids; Minty Lewis, co-creator of 
The Great North; Ross Bollinger, YouTube sensation with his Pencilmation channel, and executives from Nickelodeon, Disney TVA, Titmouse, Inc., Frederator, PBS Kids, Netflix, 9 Story Media Group, Cartoon Network; and dozens of others. Learn how to:\n• Get the most out of your animation education • Build a portfolio, reel, and resume • Keep your skills marketable for years to come • Network effectively • Learn from on-the-job criticism • Cope with unemployment • Start your own studio or build an indie brand online • Pitch and sell a show of your own • And more!\nAlso included are invaluable resources such as animation schools, societies, film festivals, events, Web sites, and publications.\nAllworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a 
New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers. 
 Review 
“I want to put this book into the hands of every single soul who feels drawn to the field, and every single fan with a desire to know more about the medium. The industry 
needs new voices. One of those new voices could be yours.” 
— 
Loren Bouchard, creator of Bob’s Burgers\n"Behold! David Levy has distilled very hard earned wisdom in this book that shall be monumentally helpful and inspiring to all those starting their adventures in our beloved animation industry." 
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Jorge Gutierrez, creator of El Tigre, The Book of Life, Maya and The Three\n“David Levy's wonderfully comprehensive book will help anyone with a passion for animation to navigate a long, rewarding career in this fascinating, ever-changing world!” 
— 
Brooke Keesling, head of animation talent development at Bento Box Entertainment LLC\n"I picked up the first edition of 
Your Career in Animation when I was starting my career in animation. Animation isn't accounting or banking. There's no clear route or rules to starting a career, you just have to find your way, and with the knowledge in a book like this the path is a little bit more illuminated." 
— 
Mike Hollingsworth 
, supervising director, BoJack Horseman\n“David Levy has blessed us with a comprehensive tome on careers at every level of animation, from the budding beginner to the dazzling demigod.” 
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Minty Lewis, 
cocreator, The Great North\n“It’s a cartoon jungle out there, but David Levy’s career manual is full of valuable advice and anecdotes for the industry-oriented, the independent, novice, student, or veteran animator.” 
— 
John Canemaker 
, 2006 Academy Award Winner; Director of Animation, NYU Tisch School of the Arts \n“A long time ago I used my super powers to travel into the distant future

Your Career in Animation (2nd Edition): How to Survive and Thrive

Levy, David B.

Graphic Design

Allworth

HVAC SUPER TECH COLORING BOOK

Carroll, Greg

Literature & Fiction

Independently published

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