Archive - Ten Minute Artist - Daily Creative Joy

Taylor Swift’s favourite number is 13

And what it has to do with getting publishing jobs you love.

9 hrs ago •

June 2025

How to Understand the Publishing Industry (Without Asking Anyone)

Every Bookstore Is a Publishing Crystal Ball

Jun 29 •

Click - Make what people want as an illustrator.

The single most important thing to focus on as an illustrator looking for their first (or next) book deal.

Jun 27 •

Making it click!

The fastest path towards getting getting illustration jobs you love

Jun 26 •

Unlocking the Publishing Jobs You Love!

Finding the intersection of what publishers want and what you love creating

Jun 25 •

Too many tabs open

Jun 24 •

Ground yourself in gratitude

Jun 22 •

What can you do today?

What can you do in 10 minutes?

Jun 21 •

Collecting feelings

a short holiday

Jun 19 •

Style as service

2 approaches to selecting your style.

Jun 17 •

Some of it will be good

That doesn’t mean the rest is wasted.

Jun 16 •

We’ll remember this night right?

A reminder to play…

Jun 15 •

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