The Creative's Guide to Getting Started

You don't need permission to create. You just need a plan. The Creative's Guide to Getting Started is a clear, no-fluff roadmap for artists, entrepreneurs, and dreamers who are tired of waiting for the "perfect moment" to begin. Whether you're juggling a day job, battling perfectionism, or stuck in research mode, this guide helps you turn creative energy into actual results—with clarity, consistency, and purpose. Drawing from decades of real-world experience coaching musicians, writers, designers, and creative entrepreneurs, Dre Marshall breaks down the obstacles that keep ideas trapped in your head and gives you the tools to finally move forward. Inside, you'll learn how to: • Break through overwhelm and creative blocks • Build momentum using small wins and repeatable habits • Stop overthinking and release your work consistently • Turn ideas into income without compromising authenticity • Manage fear, procrastination, and perfectionism • Create sustainability through delegation, investment, and brand clarity Whether you're starting a book, album, brand, or business, this guide meets you where you are and helps you take the step you've been avoiding. Your ideas deserve daylight. Start creating the future you keep picturing.