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Walla Walla’s Squire Broel on Trusting Your Creative Vision

“I made the critical decision to be true to my vision first and then I’d try to find support for it through galleries, collectors, curators or interior designers.” -Squire Broel

Whipsmart Staff
Squire Broel
3 Washington State Artists Bending the Boundaries of Their Craft
Diversions

3 Washington State Artists Bending the Boundaries of Their Craft

Whether it’s paint on canvas, stoneware, or playing with form, each artist has their own approach to material and concept.

Squire Broel
Be Aware (and Beware!) These Five Freelance Pitfalls You’ll Want to Avoid
Quick Study

Be Aware (and Beware!) of These Five Freelance Pitfalls You’ll Want to Avoid

Scope creep, kill fees, working for 'exposure'...freelancing can be a minefield of potential problems. Here's how to lay down some boundaries and expectations while hustling for gigs.

Whipsmart Staff
TK
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How To Stand Out in the Crowd(funding)

A best-practices guide to getting your dream project crowdfunded.

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A Crowdfunding Platform Primer
Quick Study

A Crowdfunding Platform Primer

We’re zeroing in on some of the most popular crowdfunding platforms that focus on creative work or projects to help make your decision easier.

Whipsmart Staff
TK
Cheat Sheet

Your Crowdfunding Launch Day Checklist

A checklist that’s general enough to apply to any crowdfunding platform—but specific enough so that you won't miss checking any pre-launch day boxes!

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Crafting a Kick-Ass Skills-Based Freelance Resume
Quick Study

Crafting a Kick-Ass Skills-Based Freelance Resume

Crafting a great resume is an art form. Most traditional resumes represent one job after the other, but when you’re a freelancer juggling the gig life, you’ve got a patchwork quilt of jobs of varying lengths and contexts to represent on just one sheet of paper. Not fair!

Whipsmart Staff
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Crowdfunding: Tips for Creators

Crowdfunding is a great way for creatives to independently fund their projects. But it's a lot of work! Let us help.

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