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Welcome to this site.

From the Margins to the Mainstream will inspire you and help you understand what is involved in working in the creative industries or running your own business. Whether you see yourself as a writer, broadcaster or the manager of your own company, this site will give you an idea of what is involved in the work, what kind of personality you need to do it and most importantly offer you inspiration from others who have succeeded in their chosen creative field.

The site features ideas and thoughts on overcoming personal, family and financial obstacles that might prevent you from succeeding in your chosen field.

The advantages of working in the creative industries or running your own business are that you get to do what you want and what you enjoy doing. If you're your own boss, you get to choose when and where you work. But it's not always that simple. To succeed, you will have to work hard too. Use the site to see how you might achieve this.