A Gift for All Aspiring Artists: Writers, Musicians, Filmmakers, Visual Artists, Dancers, Actors. These principles apply equally to all creative careers. Answers such questions as: What factors contribute most to success in the arts? Do you have enough talent? What do you need besides talent? What are the myths about creativity? What is real creativity and how do you cultivate it? How do you get through tough times? How do you deal with criticism? How do you “get the breaks” in your field? What foundation principles don’t change? How do you hang on to the important...