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Advice, insight and first-hand accounts of creative career journeys, aimed at helping you find your way in the industry.

In the Studio With Parts of the Process Creative Lives First Hand Creative Lives Podcast Advice Resources Insight Guides Pep Talk

Don’t miss: Design internships and training programmes, plus a campaign shoot for Lazy Oaf

Also including opportunities from Art&Graft, Proper and A New Direction

A list of creative co-working groups and makerspaces across the UK

From libraries to craft-based and 3D printing workspaces

Kumbirai Makumbe on blending the physical and digital in their artistic practice

Fromm Studio talk 3D animation for Spotify and The New York Times

12 creative studios to check out in Leeds

Including illustration, branding, motion and web design studios

13 alternative platforms to showcase your creative work online

From coding to writing and design, here are some places to get your work seen

Editorial assistant at gal-dem, Riann Phillip, on entering journalism and working remotely from Coventry

Digital communications officer Hassan Raja on creating social content for the Mayor of London

Don’t miss: Junior roles in studio admin, plus creative residencies and workshops on time management

Including opportunities from Anomaly, Ustwo and Livity

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A guide to networking and making connections

12 exercise clubs for creatives to join

Running, football, bouldering and swim clubs set up with creatives in mind

Camera trainee Ant Belle talks on-set problem solving and working on Netflix’s Top Boy

Don’t miss: Roles in design and content, plus a freelance position with BBC Creative

Including opportunities from Revolt London, Human After All, The National Theatre and more

Writer and editor Lara Delmage on battling misogyny in publishing and experimenting with writing styles

Art director Adam Morton-Delaney’s 23 alternative New Year’s resolutions for 2023

From sleeping more to trying 20-minute stints, Adam shares his creative resolutions

Don’t miss: Marketing, editorial and design roles, including a paid curatorial course and an internship at Dezeen

Including opportunities from Anomaly, Earthrise Studio and Mr B & Friends

Art direction, music-making and club nights: Stephen Gombakomba does it all

Seven creative studios to check out in Brighton

Including design and animation studios, editorial platforms and strategy agencies

A list of independent creative zines and publications across the UK

From art, poetry and football zines to music and culture publications

Artist Dan Chan on reconnecting with their mixed Chinese heritage through queerness and politics

Don’t miss: Entry-level roles in art, design and advertising, plus careers events and Christmas parties

Including opportunities from ShopTalk London, Artiq and The Photography Foundation

What is strategy and how do you get into it?

Anomaly fill us in, before sharing resources for budding strategists

Assistant director Rasheka Christie-Carter on making strides as a working-class creative

Art director Mal Sobczak on navigating the creative industry as an introvert

Mal shares tips on everything from prepping notes to speaking with purpose