EPISODE 195 - How to Get Hired for Holiday Calligraphy Jobs

Shinah Chang ·

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Holiday Calligraphy Hiring is Happening Right Now

Brands are booking their holiday activations right now. Envelopes need addressing. Shops are planning their December events. And if you’ve been waiting to feel “ready” - this is your window.

This is a short, tactical episode with three things you can actually do this week to land holiday calligraphy work. No fancy website required. No huge following. Just a skill that’s good enough and the willingness to put yourself out there.

What we cover:

  • (1:20) Step 1: Get your portfolio to “good enough” - exactly what you need (hint: it’s less than you think) and how to practice specifically for the holiday jobs you want

  • (3:33) Step 2: Reach out to your own network - Mian said “I’m a calligrapher” to a florist and ended up at Louis Vuitton. Melissa texted her network and booked nine jobs in her first year. You don’t need Instagram. You need three texts.

  • (6:07) Step 3: Pitch local shops and boutiques NOW - the brands that hire calligraphers for holiday activations book 4-8 weeks out, which means this week is your window. What to say, who to contact, and why it’s not just luxury stores you should be targeting

Sophilia started with our calligraphy courses in August and made $1,500 by December. You’re closer than your brain is telling you.
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“How to Pitch Yourself” Episode 137: https://www.crookedcalligraphy.com/podcast/137

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Hey - I'm Shinah! A former miserable corporate lawyer turned sassy calligrapher and teacher. Ten years ago, I was WISHING I could create beautiful calligraphy but feeling really un-creative and LOST about how to achieve that... and now I truly believe that ANYONE can learn this beautiful craft - because I've already taught it to THOUSANDS of people, from all different backgrounds.

Calligraphy has given me a gorgeous life. It's helped my students find PASSION, PURPOSE, and a reason to JUMP OUT OF BED each morning. What could it do for you? =)