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'With self-publishing, you need to roll up your sleeves and start developing your new skills.' Image (c) coyot, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.
Date
30 May 2017 - 17:24

How to create your self-published e-book

In his third article in a series on self-publishing, author and digital publishing specialist Nik Peachey talks us through software, image choice, and formatting.

Tags
English language, Creative Economy, Professional development, Learning resources
'To make a city more creative, you need lots of artists.' Image (c) qimono, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.
Date
23 May 2017 - 17:31

How can a city rely less on its past and make itself more creative?

We asked Andy Pratt, Professor of Cultural Economy at City University London, about ways that a city can be more creative.

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Creative Economy, Universities and higher education, Cultural relations
'I prepare a large overview of the book I’d like to create, then split it into smaller sections.' Image (c) jarmoluk, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.
Date
15 May 2017 - 21:04

How to structure and write a self-published e-book

In his second article in a series on self-publishing, author and digital publishing specialist, Nik Peachey, explains how to get on with the task of writing and structuring a book.

Tags
English language, Creative Economy, Professional development, Learning resources
Date
02 May 2017 - 14:28

Why do businesses cluster together?

What causes industries to cluster together in certain parts of a city, and is it a good thing? We asked Kat Hanna, Research Manager at the Centre for London.

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Creative Economy, Technology, Universities and higher education
'My hope is to see creative Chinese auteurs, directors and writers emerge who strive to realise a vision.' Image 'Monkey King: Hero Returns', used with permission.
Date
30 March 2017 - 16:49

What is working in China's animation industry like?

How can you build a career as an animator in China? We asked Christopher Colman, a member of our Generation UK: China Network.

Tags
Work outside the UK, Creative Economy, Visual Arts, Professional development
'Social entrepreneurs need to be creative in finding funds.' Image by FraukeFeind, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.
Date
17 March 2017 - 18:42

Seven ways to run a social enterprise on less money

No money, no problem? Charles Oham, of the University of Greenwich, explains why social enterprises can run on more than just cash.

Tags
Creative Economy, Professional development
'The creative industries are built around people'. Image (c) Unsplash, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.
Date
10 March 2017 - 21:30

Should you move to a city for your creative career?

Does living in a city correlate with creative success? We asked Andy Pratt, Professor of Cultural Economy at City University London.

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Universities and higher education, Creative Economy
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