5 Reasons, why creators should seek consultation
Within our project „Write & live“, we offer regular free consultation days for literary creators. You might ask yourself: Do I need that? If you are hesitant about whether you should seek consultation at all, we offer 5 reasons to consider a consultation.
I. Nothing is more frustrating than a good idea failing due to practicalities
Never mind, whether the project in question is a manuscript for a novel which does not get published, a fascinating reading event which does not get any funding, or a translation project which remains unfinished: Consulting experts can save the day. There are already too many great projects, which never came into being because of errors in the execution. It doesn’t have to be like that.
II. Not everyone has to repeat the same old mistakes
It is not a law of the universe that every writer has to start a collection of rejection letters, because the manuscript was wonderful, but the exposé focused on the wrong aspects. Not everyone has to learn through what a correct Funding application should look like through trial and error. trial and error. The wheel does not have to be reinvented with every new project. Before you, generations of creators have made mistakes which can be avoided with very little effort.
III. The financial side matters
There are numerous economic aspects in the daily life of creators which are not self-explanatory: the accounting for ones own work in context with VG Wort or the registration at KSK can make a difference, though, especially regarding the annual balance. It is the same case with the tax declaration, writing invoices and, of course, possibilities of getting funded: Where can I apply for the funding of my projects? Which particularities do I have to pay attention to? When it comes to creators in the literary scene, a lot of them live in precarious circumstances and should not give up on the chance of financial support.
IV. New opportunities
Our consultants are experts in the German literary scenes and can point creators into all kinds of new directions: publishing houses where they can present their projects, institutions which they could convince to fund their work, agencies which might be interested in exactly the sort of text that they have to offer. In many cases, these collaborations are based on consultations.
V. Independent, professional feedback is important
The longer you spend on your own prpject, the blinder you become to the weaknesses (and the strengths) of the own work. Neutral and professional feedback can be eye-opening. Where does the manuscript for the novel lack clarity? Is the exposé interesting enough? Does my application for funding need better structuring?
Within the project „Write & live“ we offer free consultation days on a regular basis. There is a broad variety of subjects that we are prepared to talk about, ranging from the KSK to licensing agreements.
You can find our consultation offers here. Make sure to book in good time before the appointments, as because the consultation is very popular and the slots are quickly taken.
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