Creative Careers

The Kiss of Life

I went to Vienna and remembered why the smallest creative tweak can be more powerful than a new big idea

Feb 22 • Tasmina Perry

What Sort of Writer’s Life Do You Want?

On mood boards, ambition and choosing a creative life that actually suits you

Jan 29 • Tasmina Perry

People are coming off social media - so how do we promote ourselves?

Plus a marketing tip from Withnail and I

Jan 23 • Tasmina Perry

Why are so many media heavyweights joining the creator economy?

How established voices are rethinking power, opportunity, and where media careers are heading

Jan 15 • Tasmina Perry

The end of the 'career author'

And why it's the start of something better

Dec 8, 2025 • Tasmina Perry

Pro-writing tips from Chris Manby

Advice from one of my most prolific and versatile author friends, plus the lessons she learnt writing her new book War Babies.

Nov 11, 2025 • Tasmina Perry

Starting your own indie magazine

The pros, cons, pitfalls and pleasures. Could you? Should you?

Sep 30, 2025 • Tasmina Perry

Are you a storyteller entrepreneur?

Here's why you should be.

Jun 28, 2025 • Tasmina Perry

Forget Hygge, here’s the Japanese concept every creator needs in their life

Unlike Armani or Valentino, Brunello Cucinelli, is not quite a household name but he is one of Italy’s most successful designers.

Jun 22, 2025 • Tasmina Perry

Valuable lessons I learnt going to Cannes and Hay Festival

Plus a tip from media legend Tina Brown.

Jun 2, 2025 • Tasmina Perry

Timing is everything

How the zeitgeist can mean the success - or failure - of your creative project.

Feb 5, 2025 • Tasmina Perry

Why we fell out of love with magazines

And how to stop it happening to books.

Jan 24, 2025 • Tasmina Perry

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