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What is Creative Boom?

Creative Boom is an online magazine designed to celebrate, inspire and support the creative industries throughout the UK and beyond. Launched on 24 July 2009 by its founder Katy Cowan, Creative Boom aims to promote and help freelancers and businesses, both large and small, across a wide range of creative sectors including Arts & Crafts, Design, Digital, Marketing & PR, Music & Performing, and Photography & Film. It is now part of The Guardian Culture Professionals Network, bringing a huge stamp of credibility to the site.

I've got some news or an event, how do I get it published?

Simply send us a press release and accompanying Jpeg image to news@creativeboom.co.uk. If you haven't heard anything back from us, don't panic! Due to a high volume of emails, we can not personally respond to everyone. We also recommend you read our guide on How to Submit News to Creative Boom.

How do I take part in any of your regular features?

We run regular pieces within our Features section, including 'Five Minutes With...' - five minute interviews with creatives and Readers' Studios - where we show off your creative workspace. If you'd like to be featured - or you've got a book, film, event or exhibition you'd like us to shout about - simply send us an email to features@creativeboom.co.uk and or you can find out more about our Regulars here.

What's the LookBook?

The LookBook is a section where we showcase the work of everyone from artists, designers and photographers to advertisers, illustrators and architects. If you're a creative individual and you want Creative Boom to showcase your work, then please don't hesistate to get in touch. Email us at lookbook@creativeboom.co.uk and include a short bio, a link to your website or online portfolio and up to four images of your latest work. We welcome submissions from people not just in the UK, but all over the world, so don't be shy.

What's the Directory? And how do I get in it?

The Directory is a free national and searchable directory for creative freelancers, small businesses and organistions across the UK. It's completely free and there's no catch whatsoever. However, if you'd like an upgraded 'Professional' entry then it costs just £60 for 12 months. To appear in our Directory, please carefully read these instructions and then email directory@creativeboom.co.uk.

What about the Jobs section? How do I post a Job?

To add a job to our creative industries Jobs Board, it's completely free. Simply email all the details to jobs@creativeboom.co.uk. All we need to know is where the Job is based, whether it's a project, freelance, contract or full/part-time position, and some blurb about the role along with any relevant contact details so people can directly get in touch. Your job will also get posted on the @CBJobsBoard Twitter feed as well as the main @Creative_Boom Twitter account.

What is the Daily Fix?

The Daily Fix is a regular topical cartoon series focusing on current affairs. It is created by famous cartoonist James Whitworth from Sheffield. It first began on 24 August 2009 and has been with us ever since. James is a fantastic asset to Creative Boom and has become a very good friend and supporter of our site. Check out his work as he's available for freelance commissions.

I'd like to advertise on Creative Boom, how do I do this?

Creative Boom has lots of advertising opportunities available across its site along with a niche community of creative industry freelancers, businesses and organisations. If you'd like to advertise on our website read our Advertising Rates to see prices and specifications.

I'd like to use your content, can I just lift articles from your site and put them on my own?

No. The content that appears on Creative Boom is for Creative Boom only. That includes all images and copy. Please note, some of our articles might be featured on The Guardian's Culture Professionals Network as well, but this is the only other place we allow content to be shared. If you copy and paste any of our work, we will have to ask you to remove it immediately. If you've got any questions, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.