RESOURCES
Looking for knowledge and inspiration? You’re in the right place! Wheelhouse resources are like having a good friend in the industry who knows their sh*t. We lean into experts to give us the advice they wish they knew years ago, helping YOU level up.
Anatomy of a Business Plan
All the parts of a solid business plan explained, with tips from Washington State creative business owners who have been there.
How to Win at Social Media: A Creative’s Guide
From viral TikTok dances to comment section trolls, we know social media can feel like the Wild Wild West. Have no fear—Wheelhouse is here to help you CRUSH IT and put social media to work for your kickass creative business. Talk about #winning!
How to Network Without "Networking!"
If you’re “Networking!,” you’re doing it wrong. Want to learn how to authentically connect with fellow professionals? Warren Etheredge breaks it down in this How To Guide.
The Ultimate Kickass Kickstarter Guide for Makers
The Evergreen Bandana Game was funded 1,000% on Kickstarter. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the considerations we made every step of the way, following the campaign chronologically from fresh idea to thinking about what to do after everything is done.
Discover Washington State's Department of Commerce's Creatives Academy
A cool new tool at the Department of Commerce that helps you turn your passion into a livelihood!
The Headache-Free Guide on How to Pay Taxes as a Freelance Creative
Let us help you through this jargon-filled bureaucratic hellscape.
How to Read (and Write) a Contract: A Guide for Freelance Independent Contractors
Stop squinting at jargon-filled legal lingo and learn to speak fluent contract-ease like a pro (which you are!)
Caring for yourself while working as a BIPOC creative
It’s no secret that working in creative fields can be challenging in any city and at any point in time. And if you experience the world as a BIPOC creative, arts leader and racial equity practitioner Leilani Lewis has some back-to-basics tips for taking care of yourself and protecting your work.
Intellectual Property and Copyright Cliff Notes
IP is complex—but don’t let that scare you. Here’s what you need to know about protecting your work with copyright and trademarks, and using other people’s work under fair use and attribution.
Anti-Racism: Action Guide for White Creatives
Wherever you may be on the spectrum of understanding racism, anti-racism and racial equity, the movement is happening with or without you. If you’re at the point where you’re asking questions about how to help move racial equity forward as a creative now is the time to engage.