Submissions From www.redlemonclub.com

 "Promotion these days is about making RELEVANT people aware of your product or service by forming a connection with them, over time." (Alex Mathers)

 "The aim here is to reveal some of the things that turn away people from the art that you create, so that you can start with greater clarity to really make the most of what you can offer the world." (Alex Mathers)

 "Being makers of things, one of our most important assets is our 'creative productivity'." (Alex Mathers)

 "It is through a varied life that keeps what we do as creatives motivating and self-sustaining." (Alex Mathers)

 "The more flexible, in control, and independent we want to be in our craft, the more of an understanding of self-promotion we need." (Alex Mathers)

 " I believe there is a massive open space to be filled by quality bloggers with good ideas to share, who share it well." (Alex Mathers)

 "So how should you go about being more positive?" (Alex Mathers)

 "Creativity and survival are more closely linked than you might think." (Alex Mathers)

 "It is vital that, in the current climate, where people are clambering over each other to be seen, independent creatives take deliberate action in modelling a clearly defined brand for themselves." (Alex Mathers)

 "The current economic climate isn't particularly rosy when it comes to available work for a large proportion of us creatives." (Alex Mathers)

 "Trying to paint, trying to learn, trying to please other people, trying to write. It's all self sabotage." (Alex Mathers)

 "I find one of the most effective solutions to feeling unmotivated or disinterested in what I'm doing is to read a couple of quotes from others who have been and done it." (Alex Mathers)

 "Do bear in mind, that the better your portfolio and portfolio site is, the more likely others are to share and promote it for you." (Alex Mathers)

 "What career-shifter goals will you set?" (Alex Mathers)

 " I've discovered a wealth of great things that highlight Google's new project. What Google has on offer is something that really will, and already is, shaking things up in a big way. Even though Facebook has its uses, particularly in engaging with a source of already established friends, the benefits Google+ can provide for creative freelancers like us are really worth noting." (Alex Mathers)

 "This business is about gradually developing relationships with people, whether you like it or not." (Alex Mathers)

 "Obviously, as creative people, stunted creativity, and the lack of productivity, and strength of mind and character that come with it, is something to address and reduce." (Alex Mathers)

 "Rod Hunt is a London based illustrator and artist who has built a reputation for retro-tinged illustrations and detailed character filled landscapes." (Alex Mathers)

 " Having too many things to think about can lead to lack of focus, and with it the inability to get much done at all." (Alex Mathers)

 " Because I had not been talking with prospects or people in the industry for a while, and wasn't updating my work and generally networking; online and offline. I was out of sync with my industry." (Alex Mathers)

 "This means having work that stands out in such a way that your prospect would not consider looking anywhere else for other talent and professionalism." (Alex Mathers)

 "Chances are that if a person possesses hidden creative potential, it has made itself known from time to time in little ways." (Alex Mathers)

 " Without a clear picture of greatness in your head, it becomes very difficult to achieve it." (Alex Mathers)

 "Do what most freelance creatives don't do, put together a business model that defines how you create value, and push ahead!" (Alex Mathers)

 "As a freelancer, you're a small business owner. " (Jane Sanders)

 "Mental clarity will eventually lead to strong idea generation." (Alex Mathers)

 "From working on your dream project to learning new skills, your time is your own to use as much or as little of as you choose." (Katherine Holt)

 "With tons of things to do and seemingly less and less time in the day, being productive is a core requirement to the lives of most freelancing creative professionals." (Alex Mathers)

 "To be happy and fulfilled, creatives need to spend the majority of their time creating. To be successful in business, creatives need to spend some time (not a lot!) taking care of basic business concerns. Here's a list of essential business tips to keep you focused on what's most important." (Scott Miller)