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May is flying by, but the opportunities aren’t slowing down. This Creative Roundup is packed with applications, workshops, and resources designed to sharpen your entrepreneurial edge and keep your creative career moving forward.

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Contracts are confusing! It can feel like navigating a maze with all those pages of jargon, but it's an essential business skill that every freelance independent contractor should have. Luckily, with this How-To Guide, you can read (and write) a contract in no time, helping you negotiate better, define your own rates, and establish boundaries for your work and time.

Start learning at https://ow.ly/mAC350Z2QuK

Last week, Wheelhouse tabled at the inaugural Cre8te Summit, a two-day curated gathering that highlighted the importance of meaningful conversations and connections in an ever-evolving creative economy.

We always enjoy being out in community and engaging with local creatives. Thanks for having us, Cre8te Summit!

May has officially been named Creative and Creator Economy Month, and there is no better place to focus on making creative work sustainable, scalable, and owned than at Cre8te Summit '26.

What's it about? It's a two-day activation on May 14–15, 2026, at the 1201 Tower in downtown Seattle. There will be sessions, workshops, studios, and an expo floor—all focused on monetization, ownership, and long-term growth.

As advocates for creative entrepreneurs and industries alike, Wheelhouse is excited to be in attendance both days to chat all things creative economy, business, and systems. If you’re a creator, founder, entrepreneur, small business owner, or operator building a sustainable creative business, come join us in the room!

🗓️ May 14–15, 2026
📍 1201 Third Ave, Seattle, WA
🔗 https://www.cre8tesummit.com/

📣 We're bringing you a Creative Roundup to get you through the week! Check out these opportunities to share your work with your community and expand your business connections.

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📚 Dylan Quarles has sold over 100,000 books and is now screenwriting with Hollywood producers, but getting to this point hasn’t been easy! The power of connections and the component of luck have played crucial roles in helping him reach these accomplishments. Dive into his journey, along with his takes on the writing process and writer’s block, in this Statewide Story!

Follow his journey at https://ow.ly/nV2f50YG2Qz

Mike Caemmerer was destined to be a creative—his father was a university art professor, and his mother was a weaver! He's worked all over the world, from being an educator in India to a ceramics instructor at his studio, Tall Tree Ceramics, in Plain, WA. What ties them all together? The business knowledge he's picked up along the way. Caemmerer sat down with us to chat about how these lived experiences have helped him grow into the creative entrepreneur he is today.

Read about his journey at https://ow.ly/GJ1P50YBwSX

“How much does it cost?” It's more than a simple question. When it comes to pricing your work, it’s not just about your product or service, but also the time, creative intuition and expertise that goes into it.

In this cheat sheet, we present a simple formula to determine your price, as well as tips for knowing your non-negotiables and common pricing traps to look out for. Your work has an undeniable economic and social impact — your pricing should reflect that!

Find the value in your work at https://ow.ly/12EL50YxNHg

🎤 POP QUIZ! What’s the financial backbone of creative businesses?

If you answered digital payments, you’re correct! This latest cheat sheet takes you step-by-step through the process, from identifying your digital payment goals to understanding the fees and concerns you may encounter along the way.

Start learning at https://ow.ly/Ctgi50YsCeW

Is it possible to incorporate art into your other hobbies? Nicole Bishopp has found a way to seamlessly do so, and its become her lifelong passion. She’s a Bellingham artist creating intricate designs that can be found on hats, longboards and even bike fenders! In this Statewide Story, Bishopp chats with us on what inspired her to start (and continue) the work she does now and her advice for aspiring creative entrepreneurs.

🔗 Check her story out at https://ow.ly/lamx50Yqtjc