Hooray! I’m happy to announce the launch of my new book with Meg Mateo Ilasco, Creative, Inc. The book gives the 411 on how to be a successful freelance creative and covers everything from creating a standout portfolio to working with clients to navigating the legal issues of starting a business. This is the book I wish I had when I started my freelance business 5 years ago.
Big thanks to Design*Sponge for posting a sneak peek of the stop-motion film we created for the book today. Filmed by Thayer Allyson Gowdy, featuring music by Boy Girl Party, and starring yours truly and my co-author Meg, check out our little film above for an animated excerpt from the book {click above to play and be sure to turn up the volume}. Also, we’ll be making three stops for our book tour in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York – and I’ll be sure to post reminders and RSVP information for each event as it gets closer.
Starting next week, some of our favorite bloggers {including Poppytalk, Oh Happy Day, SFGirlByBay, Grain Edit, Not Martha, Book By Its Cover, Mint, Wit & Delight, Decor 8, and more} will be hosting giveaways, sharing interviews with us, and more behind-the-scenes on the book…so stay tuned! So for now, we hope you enjoy the film…and look forward to meeting many of you at our upcoming book signings! The book can be purchased through Chronicle or Amazon {and on the Kindle} as well as other shops where books are sold.
CONGRATULATIONS! I’ve been waiting for this and can’t wait for my copy! 🙂 Have fun on the tour!
Hooray!! So excited fo you! Really looking forward to the book, Joy!
Congratulations Joy! The video is super adorable! Wow that must have taken FOREVER! 🙂
I’m so excited for you.
congrats! i’m currently reading your book and learning a lot from it! wish i was near those 3 cities for your book tour. adorable film!
Thanks so much guys!
And thanks Sooki – glad youre enjoying it!
-Joy
this is so exciting! congrats – i can’t wait to get my copy 🙂
just rsvp’d for nyc… see you there!
poo- no dates in Seattle:( have fun on your tour!
Hi Dyanna,
I know…sorry we wont be stopping in Seattle ;(. We will be posting pics from all the parties though so you can still be there virtually 😉
Best!
Joy
congratulations! the video is adorable. excited for you + meg. so looking forward to the book launch party. i’ll make to the sf one for sure.
very very cool, congratulations!
congrats joy! you guys are too cute in the video.=)
can’t wait for my copy. i loved meg’s other book and will be delighted to read what you have to say. congrats!! this is truly cause for a celebration. xo.
congratulations joy! i’m so excited to participate in the blog tour. i spent all weekend pouring over my copy of creative, inc.- it’s amazing. seriously.
(the film is adorable too!)
wow! i love the video!! i already have the craft, inc. book and love it, and this book looks great too! can’t wait to get my hands on it and all the advice!
congrats! this is such a big thing! the stop-motion is just cute!!!
🙂
agnes
amazing! it sure makes me happy to see that video. thanks for always inspiring!
Love your creative, fun video! Definitely brings on
the smile. Congrats on your book launch!
Congratulations, Joy! That video is too cute…love all the props and styling. Good luck with the book tour.
This video is SO cute! I love it!! Congratulations JOYBIRD! you are lovely and you deserve this success. xoxo
Congratulations J! I can’t wait to read the book and I love the video!! Miss you! XO
Oh my goodness, Joy! That was the cutest!
This is wonderful news. Can’t wait to get the book. 🙂
Joy, congratulations !!
I follow your blog from Dominican Republic.
Wonderful news !! I will get my copy asap !!
hooray!
Best book promo EVER!! Can’t wait for your stop in SF and for the book!
congratulations! i just purchased a copy and i can’t wait to receive it!
that video is so AWESOME!!!! excuse me while I scroll up to play it again.
Amazing video! Love it! Cant wait to get your book 🙂
Aaaaaaawesome! I’m from Argentina, how can I get one???!!! 😀
yay! just ordered my copy. Wish you were coming to Minneapolis on the tour!
Love the video!!! Can’t wait to read your book… Come to Minneapolis sometime so all your adoring fans can shower you with praise!
Joy,
I know I haven’t been following (or blogging, for that matter for long), so I have not ‘seen’ this process from beginning to end – but, I do want to say CONGRATULATIONS on such a huge accomplishment and success. It is extremely inspiring and I look forward to seeing the book!
this is great joy, congratulations!
That is awesome! I am going to have to find myself a copy, because I will soon be starting my own design firm as well! I was in a bookstore in McMinnville, OR a few weeks ago, and saw some stationary I really liked. When I looked at it, it said, “Oh Joy!” and I thought, “Oh Joy!” Congrats!
this is awesome Joy!! i’m your biggest fan, can’t wait to get my copy! 🙂
the two of you are amazing! i love the little video! i really wishe i lived closer so i could attend the book tour 🙂
Joy Congratulation! I just ordered my copy! The video was amazing! I love it! I’m so excited to hear more about your book, I just rsvp’s for LA. 🙂
Omg…Joy, congratulations and how adorable are you two? So great! What an adorable film too! Awesome..
xo
Melissa
This is awesome ! No doubt, the book will be very successful !
I love this – so cute! Can’t wait to get a copy of your book. Big congrats!
congrats! can’t wait to get my copy 🙂
the book looks great! and i love the video! congrats to you both!
congrats Joy! When are you coming to Philly??
Hi Sarah,
Were only making 3 stops for the tour ;( and Philly wont be one of them unfortunately.
We will be postings lots of pics though so that those who arent near a city where well be can see snippets from it!
Joy
Awesome. This looks amazing!! Can’t wait to buy the book.
oh please please please come to Vancouver BC Canada us canucks need some craft love too 🙁
Congratulatons, Joy!!! This is such an awesome video and I can’t wait to get my hands on the book! Wish I could be there for your signing too =)
Um, Hi. This is late, but i LOVE this video… SO creative and really sells the book!
*love it* all the success to you both and dig your video – you are just rad 🙂
I just received my copy of the book and it’s amazing. I’ve been looking for a book like this and now I finally have it! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Have fun on the tour!
Love the cover design – I will be on the lookout for it! Great video too…. I liked the heart flapping away…
I am in the UK and recently started reading your blog (and a lot of other blogs in your virtual book tour!). Have just ordered up a copy – it looks great and I love your video!
You guys are adorable! I hope I can come on the 16th. xo
You guys are adorable! I hope I can come on the 16th. xo
You guys are adorable! I hope I can come on the 16th. xo
You guys are adorable! I hope I can come on the 16th. xo
You guys are adorable! I hope I can come on the 16th. xo
You guys are adorable! I hope I can come on the 16th. xo
You guys are adorable! I hope I can come on the 16th. xo
You guys are adorable! I hope I can come on the 16th. xo
I’ve bought your book in NY, during my holidays, the day before my return in Italy.
I’m seriously thinking to leave my “sure” italian job to follow my man all arround the world!!
And this book has come in a particular moment of my life… thank you girls… It will bring me good luck, I’M SURE ABOUT THAT!!!!
this is so adorable!!!!!!!!
Hi Joy
I am in the UK, and I brought your book and it arrived in the post yesterday, which was really exciting! Started reading it this morning and it is a massive inspiration, and is totally helping me on the way to my new freelancing life!
A brilliant MUST HAVE for any creative 🙂
Thanks!
Hi Joy
I am in the UK, and I brought your book and it arrived in the post yesterday, which was really exciting! Started reading it this morning and it is a massive inspiration, and is totally helping me on the way to my new freelancing life!
A brilliant MUST HAVE for any creative 🙂
Thanks!
Hi Joy
I am in the UK, and I brought your book and it arrived in the post yesterday, which was really exciting! Started reading it this morning and it is a massive inspiration, and is totally helping me on the way to my new freelancing life!
A brilliant MUST HAVE for any creative 🙂
Thanks!
Hi Joy
I am in the UK, and I brought your book and it arrived in the post yesterday, which was really exciting! Started reading it this morning and it is a massive inspiration, and is totally helping me on the way to my new freelancing life!
A brilliant MUST HAVE for any creative 🙂
Thanks!
Hi Joy
I am in the UK, and I brought your book and it arrived in the post yesterday, which was really exciting! Started reading it this morning and it is a massive inspiration, and is totally helping me on the way to my new freelancing life!
A brilliant MUST HAVE for any creative 🙂
Thanks!
Hi Joy
I am in the UK, and I brought your book and it arrived in the post yesterday, which was really exciting! Started reading it this morning and it is a massive inspiration, and is totally helping me on the way to my new freelancing life!
A brilliant MUST HAVE for any creative 🙂
Thanks!
Hi Joy
I am in the UK, and I brought your book and it arrived in the post yesterday, which was really exciting! Started reading it this morning and it is a massive inspiration, and is totally helping me on the way to my new freelancing life!
A brilliant MUST HAVE for any creative 🙂
Thanks!
Hi Joy
I am in the UK, and I brought your book and it arrived in the post yesterday, which was really exciting! Started reading it this morning and it is a massive inspiration, and is totally helping me on the way to my new freelancing life!
A brilliant MUST HAVE for any creative 🙂
Thanks!
Please, please, please come to Washington, DC!!!
Please, please, please come to Washington, DC!!!
Please, please, please come to Washington, DC!!!
Please, please, please come to Washington, DC!!!
Please, please, please come to Washington, DC!!!
Please, please, please come to Washington, DC!!!
Please, please, please come to Washington, DC!!!
Please, please, please come to Washington, DC!!!
Hi Carol,
Were taking a break from the tour for now but may have some talks or panels in other cities next year! Thanks for your enthusiasm!! 😉
Joy
Oh my gosh! I’ve got ‘Creative Inc.’ and it’s just wonderful. The interview with the illustrators and designers are just so insightful and makes it seem more personal. A great informative yet easy to absorb and read book. Beautiful book! Keep up the great work.
Hi Joy,
I discovered your blog some time ago and it’s been very inspiring.
It’s a delight to see the use you make of colours and the energy that comes out of it.
Unfortunately from France it’s a bit difficult to go to the places or find the clothes you talk about. Still,I wondered where the dress that you wear in the film came from ? It is lovely
Wish you all the best for the future,
Aude
Hi Aude,
Thank you! The dress is from J.Crew 😉
Best!
Joy
I recently acquired both books you’ve written! And I am loving them! They are really right to the point, simple to understand and simple to implement in an entrepreneur ‘s life! I am devouring them… In the end I’ll give you my honest and content feedback!Thank you for taking the time to write such precious “how-to’s”! I love your blog/website and all the daily inspirations you post!
Thank you!
Gina (from Portugal)
Thank you Gina!
Yes, Id love to hear what you think when youre done! 😉
Joy
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