The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts
by Ryan Holiday
Recommended by Derek Sivers
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Writing, and Business.
Bestselling author and marketing strategist Ryan Holiday reveals to creatives of all stripesauthors, entrepreneurs, musicians, filmmakers, fine artistshow a classic work is made and marketed. In Hollywood, a movie is given a single weekend to succeed before being written off. In Silicon Valley, a startup is a failure if it doesn't go viral or r...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Writing, and Business.
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Derek Sivers
Author; founder of CD Baby
“Great thoughts on creating a timeless masterpiece (whether music, book, or any art) and then promoting it. Very inspiring for any creator.”
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