How To Think Like A Talented Creator

This book is for those who are aware they are talented but lack the time, money and experience to develop their talents to the fullest potential. It's also for anyone who wants to be more creatively successful but lack the resources, support and knowledge to pursue their creative careers in the arts or business fields.

This e-book is not limited to people with artistic backgrounds because creativity is relevant to all who want to succeed. It dives into four categories readers of all backgrounds will appreciate:

🔨 Craft: The fundamentals of creative ability.
💎 Identity: How to become memorable.
🧠 Mindset: Develop a successful psychology.
💵 Marketing: Differentiate yourself and thrive.

If you want to live life with more freedom, power and independence, this book is for you!

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Testimonial

"How to Think Like a Talented Creator is a book filled with golden nuggets of insight and wisdom for those who want to jumpstart their creative careers and make their mark on the world. In each chapter, concepts are broken down to the simplest terms and it's not just conceptual – there are also action items for fundamentals spanning craft building, marketing, identity and so much more.

Johan has a gift of distilling the creative foundations into easily understandable and applicable information, so that no matter where you are in your career, you can take it to the next level with this book. Oh, and did I mention Johan's unwavering confidence in you as an artist? The reassurance and inspiration is felt in each page.

I highly recommend this book if you want to take on the mindset of a successful creator – and therefore become one."

– Yunzhe Zhou, Business Coach for Asian Americans & WOC

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Intro

Chapter 1: You Are An Artist

Chapter 2: Craft

What is craft?
Craft And Technique
Fundamental Forms of Craft
Identity-Specific Forms of Craft

Chapter 3: Identity

Keep Your Intro Short
Character Plus Personality
Brand Your Name
Express With Conviction
Purpose and Passion
Legacy

Chapter 4: Mindset

Understand Your Psychology
Output vs Outcome
Internal vs External Validation
Act With Intention
Appreciating “Negative” Emotions

Chapter 5: Marketing

Analyze Your Niche
Aesthetics, Imagery and Visual Marketing
Take Leadership For Something
Develop A Social Strategy For Marketing Success
Build Singular Value

Chapter 6: Analyzing Creative Work

Chapter 7: Principles and Myths of Talented People

Chapter 8: How To Think Like A Talented Creator

Chapter 9: Conclusion

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