A No-BS Guide to Starting Your Creative Career
A No-BS Guide to Starting Your Creative Career
They handed you a diploma—but left out the manual. Sh*T They Didn’t Tell You is the uncensored career companion every creative grad actually needs.
Forget vague advice and “follow your passion” fluff—this straight-talking guide dives into the real challenges of building a thriving creative life, from self-promotion and imposter syndrome to setting boundaries, negotiating raises, and staying inspired without burning out.
- Part survival guide, part pep talk
- Packed with industry insights, cheeky diagrams & flowcharts
- Practical tools for freelancing, job-hunting, pitching, and more
- Bonus: sanity-saving advice for navigating rejection & creative slumps
Whether you’re stepping into design, fashion, advertising, media, or just figuring it all out, this book is your unfiltered mentor for life after school—smart, sharp, and totally on your side.
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