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  • Creative Resources: Self-Promotion

    Creative Resources: Self-Promotion

    Many creatives shy away from self-promotion fearing they’ll be branded arrogant, but their fear is misplaced. If you don’t tell people about what you do – and why you do it – how will they know? If you want to create a sustainable business then you’re going to need customers, supporters and champions. Self-promotion will…

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  • Oasis

    Oasis

    Zealous Stories Illustration winner, Jie Gao, is a London based visual artist and graphic designer. Her winning series, Oasis, uses digital art techniques to express deep-seated loneliness, as the main character gradually looses herself, paralysed by the modern world.

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  • Fairy Words

    Fairy Words

    Zealous Stories: Short Story winner, Kate MacRitchie, grew up in a small town in the heart of Scotland – a place of Fingalian legend and high, windy fields. Her writing is driven by the shadow selves we keep secret, collective memory and the meeting of landscape and language.

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  • Creative Questions: How Do I Get My Name Out There?

    Creative Questions: How Do I Get My Name Out There?

    We’re tackling those all-important questions asked by our creative community. In this article we explore: how to get your name out there. Three arts professionals share their wisdom to provide you with a series of valuable insights.

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  • September / October Highlights

    September / October Highlights

    It’s been a while! With museums, galleries and art spaces reopening to the public, you may want to dip your cultural toes back into the art world’s waters. If you’re struggling with what to check out first (both online and in person), here’s a list of 5 events to add to your cultural calendar for…

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  • Top sites to list your writing competition on

    Top sites to list your writing competition on

    Boost submissions to your writing contests by listing them on these amazing sites.

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  • Creative Resources: Studio Spaces

    Creative Resources: Studio Spaces

    The right studio space can enable artists to develop their practice, network with other creative practitioners and gain access to opportunities which stem from their environment. We have compiled a list of studio resources to help you find the perfect workspace to suit your needs.

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  • The Story of Miss Ruby Ribbon

    The Story of Miss Ruby Ribbon

    Zealous Stories: Print winner, Rebecca Carrington, blends prints and embellishments into lively womenswear designs with an innovative twist. Her winning collection, ‘The story of Miss Ruby Ribbon’, is based on a playful narrative, inspired by her childhood and a tribute to her parrot Ruby.

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