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FRACTAL #5: The Beauty and Precision of Project Management

Jan 16, 2026
Dive into the world of project management as a vital tool for artists. Discover how assembling a support team can free you to create without stress. Learn the significance of daily writing routines and treating art like a job. Uncover the tech behind saving work and backing up projects. Explore how structured planning allows creative intuition to flourish. Finally, grasp the importance of sharing your drafts to kickstart your projects and gather the support you need.
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INSIGHT

Treat Creative Work Like A Project

  • Treat each creative work as a project that needs a home and resources to thrive.
  • Managing the project's time, space, and support increases the chance it will be completed and shared.
ADVICE

Delegate Logistics To Protect Your Time

  • Build a small team to protect your time by handling scheduling, contracts, and finances.
  • Delegate logistical tasks so you can focus on creating without distraction.
ADVICE

Use Robust Tools And Backups

  • Use reliable tools and backups: start large projects in dedicated software and save drafts in cloud docs.
  • Move stable drafts into structured tools (like Scrivener) when you're ready to organize and edit.
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