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“Making It Work—Odd Jobs, Side Hustles, and Surprising Successes”
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Making It Work—Odd Jobs, Side Hustles, and Surprising Successes in Creative Careers

The myth of the struggling artist waiting tables until they "make it" captures only part of creative career reality. Artists, performers, writers, and other creative practitioners piece together livelihoods from multiple income streams, develop surprising skills, and sometimes find success through unexpected paths. Understanding how creative people actually make it work—economically, practically, professionally—provides realistic pictures of creative careers.

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