Bridlington author gets creative with practical guide
A Bridlington author has written a practical guide aimed at supporting students into the creative industries.
Creative Careers Unlocked, developed by creative industries specialist Emily Maguire, is inviting readers ‘to rethink how to define and approach creative success’.
The book seeks to transform how students, parents, and educators understand routes into the UK’s creative industries – a sector worth billions to the UK economy and employing around 2.4 million people.
Published by Trotman, it will be released in November this year.
Emily said: “As the saying goes ‘You cannot be what you cannot see’. Coming from a working class background, I stumbled into the arts by chance.
“While some do break through, barriers remain for many young people.
“I recently received ministerial support for the book, which reinforces the need for a book like this, to improve opportunities for every young person, no matter their background or connections.”
Key topics of the publication include:
•Exploring creative roles across all sectors
•AI, automation, and the Fifth Industrial Revolution
•Practical solutions for inclusion and widening participation
•Guidance for implementing the Gatsby Benchmarks
A spokesperson added: “The first book to meaningfully bridge the gap between education and the creative industries is aimed at students, parents, teachers, and careers advisers, it provides practical tools, industry insights, and strategies to embed creative pathways into the curriculum.
“Drawing on real-world case studies, it showcases the depth and breadth of roles across the UK’s creative economy, with practical, accessible guidance on pathways and skills for a range of roles in the creative industries.”