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From slow season to spark season: a creative’s guide to thriving over the holidays – Part 1

Emmy and AACTA award-winning producer turned executive coach Ellenor Cox delivers your creative advent: 24 ways to recharge, reflect, and reignite this summer.

As the festive season approaches, creative freelancers often face a unique challenge: the industry slows down, inboxes fill with polite “circle back to us in February” replies, and the uncertainty of work lingers like the summer heat. It’s a time that can feel both aimless and daunting for those who thrive on momentum and progress.

But what ...