staying in it
A PRACTICAL WORKBOOK FOR ARTISTS BUILDING SUSTAINABLE CREATIVE LIVES
Making art is one thing.
Staying connected to it through uncertainty, financial pressure, self-doubt, changing goals, and the realities of everyday life is something else entirely.
Staying In It is a practical workbook designed for artists who want to keep going—not through hustle or burnout, but through clarity, intention, and sustainable practice.
Created by musician and songwriter Liz Stringer, this resource brings together the tools, reflections, and frameworks that have helped her navigate a decades-long creative career.
Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply looking for a clearer path forward, this workbook is designed to help you take stock, reconnect with your purpose, and build a creative life that can last.
who is this for?
Whether you're emerging, established, or somewhere in between, Staying In It is designed to meet you where you are and help you move forward with confidence.
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You're juggling creative, financial, and career decisions and aren't sure what deserves your attention right now.
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You're trying to balance your artistic practice with work, family, responsibilities, and everything else life throws at you.
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You've heard plenty of motivational slogans, but you're looking for practical tools you can actually use.
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You're questioning industry expectations and trying to understand what a meaningful, fulfilling creative career looks like for you.
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You have ideas, goals, and ambition, but need a clearer framework to help turn them into action.
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You want a creative life that can last. One that supports your wellbeing, values, and long-term goals.
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You're at a crossroads, entering a new chapter, or simply looking for greater clarity on where to focus your energy.
What’s inside ‘staying in it ’?
Part One
ORIENTATION
Start by understanding where you are right now.
Start by understanding where you are right now.
Through guided reflection exercises, you'll assess your current creative practice, identify what's working, and uncover what's holding you back.
Part Three
define success
Move beyond industry expectations and reconnect with your own values.
This section helps you define what a meaningful creative life looks like for you, not for anyone else.
financial foundations
Part Four
Develop a healthier relationship with money and planning.
Includes practical exercises, budgeting frameworks, and prompts designed to help you understand the financial realities of your creative practice without shame or overwhelm.
Course 03
Build support
Creative work isn't meant to happen in isolation.
Map your support network, identify gaps, and explore ways to build stronger personal and professional foundations around your work.
Part Six
PROTECT THE WORK
Learn how to create conditions where your creativity can thrive.
This section focuses on boundaries, energy management, resilience, and recognising the habits that keep you connected to your practice over time.
Part Seven
STAYING IN IT
Bring everything together into a sustainable plan.
Create your own personalised roadmap, identify priorities, and establish practical actions that support your long-term creative life.
Part Two
TAKING STOCK
A practical audit of your creative life.
Explore your strengths, challenges, opportunities, support systems, and resources so you can make decisions from a place of clarity rather than stress.
Part Eight
Next Steps
Leave with clarity and momentum.
Reflect on what you've learned, celebrate your progress, and identify the next actions you'll take moving forward.
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