It's a Living: Surviving as a Freelancer in the 21st Century, The Ultimate Guide to Success for Artists and Creative Professionals - Paperback

by Cristian Aluas (Author)

FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS AND WORK FOR YOURSELF

★★★★★ "The Artist's Way for the 21st Century!"

There are over 57 million freelancers in the U.S. alone and growing. The largest segment of that freelance community is made up of artists and creative professionals such as designers, writers, filmmakers, etc. Statistically, freelancers make more money per hour than traditional employees. It's a great way to have a flexible lifestyle and be your own boss. Most colleges and universities don't teach what you learn in the field. That's why this self-help guide is extremely beneficial! Cristian has been a full-time artist for over 18 years, working in Canada and the U.S. He wrote IT'S A LIVING to help creative people make a happy and successful living on their own terms!

Cristian S. Aluas (pronounced KRIS-TEE-an ah-LOO-ahsh) is a Romanian-born Canadian artist and author. His freelancing career spans over 19 years, in Canada and the U.S. Cristian's first business was desktop publishing and his second was a private art school which currently offers online courses at www.MasterpieceArtSchool.com. His original artwork can be found in the National Gallery of Canada, the Billy Ireland Cartoon Museum at Ohio State University, and in private collections worldwide. He has published two graphic novels, Big Boss: Gun For Hire and Big Boss Comic, and has written and produced a short live-action film inspired by the comics. With IT'S A LIVING, Cristian aspires to help like-minded freelancers attain creative and professional freedom. Cristian currently lives in Manhattan and enjoys creative pursuits, exercise, and travel.

"Working with Cristian was a delightful experience! Every aspect of the project was completed with the utmost professionalism. His dedication to delivering a polished finished product was apparent in every interaction we had." - Harvard Business School

Learn to develop a diverse skills to be able to survive and thrive as a freelancer. Adopt a healthy diet and exercise regiment, as well as a work schedule that's designed for maximum productivity. Sales techniques are provided, for winning online commissions on apps like Upwork and Fiverr and strategies for negotiating contracts with clients. Self-marketing and branding are also explored, as well as resources for creating residual income. IT'S A LIVING also analyses why we're artists, by exposing Cristian's unique and adventurous journey. This book is for everyone that aspires to become a professional or is curious about freelancing.

"IT'S A LIVING" is truly a great read!

"Fact-filled book... unpretentious... and very relatable." -Norman Pirollo, Pirollo Design

This non-fiction book is beautifully-adorned with many of Cristian's best artworks. Some Kindle editions and PDF editions display all the works in full colour, while the paperback features black and white art and photos on quality cream paper! The hardcover is also in black and white on creamy satin pages, with a blue cotton hardcover, gold foil lettering, and a wraparound dust-jacket!

***Updated May 2023 with new back cover for paperback!

Purchase IT'S A LIVING today, in the best format for you, and inspire yourself toward a beautiful life and career as a professional freelance artist!