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Artwork by WNW Member Sam Rowe

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5 Reasons Why Established Creatives Are Changing Their Disciplines

Working Not Working February 28, 2019

We surveyed the WNW community to see if it was at all common for our members to change disciplines. Given that our members are a discerning, talented, and successful bunch, and established enough in their existing roles to rack up awards and formidable client lists, we didn’t expect all that much movement. But then we took a look at the results.

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In RESOURCES Tags Thought Leadership, Multidisciplinary, Changing Disciplines, Question of the Week, Insights, Data, Quotes, Conversation, Dialogue, Exploration, Op-Ed, Opinion, Article, Working Not Working
Image by WNW Member Joseph Alessio

Image by WNW Member Joseph Alessio

Tools of the Trade: A Creative Gift Guide Curated by WNW Members

Working Not Working December 18, 2018

We asked WNW Members to let us in on their secrets when it comes to what tools they use to elevate their craft. Everything from the software they use to the physical tools they work with to the chair they sit on. Here are their essentials and intangibles. Just in time to add a few things to your holiday wish list.

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In RESOURCES Tags Tools of the Trade, Working Not Working, WNW Members, List, Advice, Products, Tools, Creativity, Joseph Alessio, Adobe, iPad, Procreate, company:92
Image by Steven Quinn

Image by Steven Quinn

11 Creatives on Working Through Imposter Syndrome

Working Not Working November 19, 2018

“The best way to combat Imposter Syndrome is by talking about it with other creatives. It’s important to realize that feeling like a fraud is not some secret defect but a universal symptom of being alive and having an internet connection.”

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In OPINION, RESOURCES Tags Nada Alic, Imposter Syndrome, Creativity, Self-Doubt, Creative Struggles, Creative Challenge, Challenges, Process
Photo by WNW Member Julie Glassberg

Photo by WNW Member Julie Glassberg

How Not to Get a Job in the Creative Industry, Part 3: The Interview

Working Not Working October 25, 2018

I'm here to tell you what you need to do to not get a job. This advice is coming directly from a bunch of Creative Directors and Recruiters on WNW. They told me very specifically what annoys them, what makes them skip portfolios, and what nixes applicants right away.

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In OPINION, RESOURCES Tags Justin Gignac, How Not To Get a Job, Interview, How To, Advice, Talk, Creativity, Students, Hirers, Creatives, Advertising
Work by WNW Member Matt Sorrell

Work by WNW Member Matt Sorrell

How Not to Get a Job in the Creative Industry, Part 2: The Work

Working Not Working August 6, 2018

Part 1 focused on blowing it with how you present your work. This is all about how to not get a job with the content of the work itself.

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In OPINION, RESOURCES Tags How to, The Work, Opinion, Op-Ed, Justin Gignac, VCU, Advice, Advertising, Creativity, Creative Process, Talent, WNW, Working Not Working
Illustration by WNW Member James Clapham

Illustration by WNW Member James Clapham

401 (Yay!) How to Save Your Creative Future

Working Not Working July 9, 2018

The days of company pensions are long gone and we’re staying alive longer than ever. There is no doubt that we need to save aggressively for our retirement so we can afford to live when we can no longer work.

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In OPINION, RESOURCES Tags 401K, Retirement, Creative, Full-Time, Talent, Challenges, Working Not Working, WNW, James Clapham, Zel McCarthy, Opinion, Op-Ed, Advice, How To
Illustration by WNW Member David McLeod

Illustration by WNW Member David McLeod

How Not to Get a Job in the ​​​​​​​Creative Industry, Part 1: The Portfolio

Working Not Working June 28, 2018

You've probably heard all of the advice there is on how to get a job in the creative industry. So I'm here to tell you what you need to do to not get a job. This advice is coming directly from a bunch of Creative Directors and Recruiters on WNW. They told me very specifically what annoys them, what makes them skip portfolios, and what nixes applicants right away.

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In OPINION, RESOURCES Tags Portfolio, Advice, How To, Justin Gignac, Creativity, Student, Working Not Working, WNW, Work, Projects
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