Business Practices

TypeTalk: Copy Editing and Proofreading

Copyediting and proofreading are important to the integrity of the production of any publishing project, yet the two are often confused. What's the difference between copy editing and proofreading? What does each task entail? And why do they matter?

A Do-It-Yourself Manual for the Creative Person

Too we often shy away from asking the tough questions that give us insight to our creativity — what it is, how we express it, why it fulfills us. Stefan Bucher is here to ask those questions but you'll need to come up with the answers yourself.

Will Online Infographics Replace PowerPoint?

Visual.ly delivers compelling data design via the web

How to Price Your Work

Learn how to charge your clients what you're truly worth. Strategic pricing will not only make you more successful financially, it will make clients more satisfied.

How to Use QR Codes

"QR Codes for Publishing and Marketing" is a 36-page eBook from the Seybold Report. It's now on sale at a lower-than-normal introductory price.

Like Etsy for the Digital Set

The team behind Colourlovers is introducing Creative Market, a new site for selling your digital patterns, brushes, fonts, and other digital creations.

Sharpen Your Photo Business Skills

A free five-part class from stock agency PhotoShelter aims to give you the know-how to run your own photography business, from crafting a portfolio that lands you jobs to creating repeat customers.

Find Logo Thieves with Google's Image Search

Whether they're unscrupulous or simply ignorant, other people may be using your designs as their own. Track down the crooks with Google's Image Search.

Webinar Series Tackles Business Concerns of Creative Pros

Would you like business advice from Von Glitschka, Daniel Schutzsmith, and other experts for free? Then check out this webinar series from The Graphic Artists Guild.

Print Reseller Certification Series

This seven-stage course is free and online. Complete it and you'll be a certified print reseller with $250 in print credit at PrintingForLess.com.

Best of the Blogs: September 21, 2011

Lately, there have been a lot of provocative questions in design and photography blogs: Are there rules for creativity? Can designers embrace fear? What's the difference between looking at and seeing typography? But there's less cerebral stuff, too, like upgrading your camera, understanding image compositing, observing the day of a graphic designer, and filling your layouts with hipster lingo. I bring you all of that content and more in this installment of Best of the Blogs.

Download Free Facebook Security Guide

Learn how to protect your Facebook account, and make yourself more valuable to your clients by advising them, too. This free guide will help you stay secure.

Stock Photo Site Helps You Stop Image Theft

If your photos are sold on Dreamstime, you can now easily report copyright infringement when you see it.

Best of the Blogs: August 15, 2011

It's an excellent round-up this time, with Photoshop tips, typography tricks, publishing news, and much more. And read to the end to find out why you'll soon be speccing shades of orange as Apu, Garfield, or Tigger.

Design Salary Survey Reflects Steady Volume But Narrow Margins

The AIGA and Aquent asked 7,000+ people across the United States who identify themselves as "design professionals" about their compensation in the past year. See how your hourly and daily rates and annual salaries stack up against your peers.

Best of the Blogs: August 1, 2011

Amuse and inform yourself with tidbits from design, graphics, and photography blogs culled from the past few weeks. Find out about Bodoni love, InDesign crashes, Illustrator annoyances, Photoshop freakouts, and how to make Polaroid film and illustrated manuscripts (but not at the same time).

How to Build Your Business on Facebook

Social-media marketers, whether new or experienced, will find useful information in this free guide.

Practical Business Tips for Creative Pros

This free excerpt from the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook will help you set rates, draw up estimates, bid on jobs, market your services, and more.

Free Tutorials for Wedding Photographers

B&H has put together 21 articles and videos that are helpful for photographers shooting weddings. While much of the information is gear-related, there are also tips and tricks related to everything from creating a shot list to coaxing reluctant participants.

Money Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

"Five Big Mistakes Creative People Make with Money" is a free 35-page ebook that shows you how a few common behaviors can add up to financial problems over time. The companion audio seminar gives you tips on reaching financial success while maintaining your creative credibility.