Description:
William Warren walks through 9 critical "shifts" to level up from "Creative" to "Conquering Creative."
Brief description: William Warren is an illustrator and entrepreneur who has spent his career using visuals to help communicate ideas and tell stories. He is the Founder and CEO of The Sketch Effect, a visual communication company that helps make ideas understandable and actionable through animation, live event sketching and infographics. The Sketch Effect's client list includes top-tier brands such as Marriott, Oracle, Chick-fil-A, and Delta in addition to premier consultancies including BCG, EY, and Accenture. The Sketch Effect has sketched for thought leaders such as Steve Wozniak, Brene Brown, Malala Yousafzai, Sheryl Sandberg, Andy Stanley, and many more. William lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife Monica and three little kids, Liam, Gracie, and Preston.
Review Quotes:
"For years, when my creativity needed a boost, I hired William. Open this book and you'll immediately know why!"
- Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author
"William Warren shares his wit, wisdom, and hard-earned insights with readers in "The Conquering Creative." Those ready to amplify their creativity and enhance their business acumen will find nourishment, encouragement, and actionable advice in the insightful pages of his book."
- Paula Wallace, President, Savannah College of Art and Design
"This book is a must have for anyone currently in business, anyone considering starting a business, or a creative person in need of a recharge and jolt to embark on their next success. Warren's vulnerability in sharing his entire journey will help others bypass their own doubts, hesitations, and questions about entrepreneurship. What an excellent compilation and toolkit to keep around for daily use."
Audra Price Pittman, Vice President for Giving, Savannah College of Art and Design
"The Conquering Creative is the perfect business book for creatives who hate reading business books! This short read is fun, practical, and extremely valuable. And it's all written and illustrated by William Warren, who has a proven track record in turning a creative 'hobby' into a real business."
- Jordan Raynor, bestselling author of Called to Create and Redeeming Your Time
"The starving artist is a myth and William shows how easily that idea is broken. Craft and business success is possible."
Blake Howard, Co-Founder, Matchstic
"The Conquering Creative is like having a down-to-earth, relatable best friend guiding you through the creative world, busting myths and sharing real, practical advice about how to make YOUR dreams reality. This book is a genuine gem for anyone turning their passion into a career - I wish I had this when I started as a writer!"
- Joe Bunting, bestselling author of Crowdsourcing Paris and Founder of The Write Practice