A topical intellectual non-fiction that examines how creative people can make a living in the digital age.

Based on interviews with writers, musicians, artists, and performers, the book's author argues that while artists were artisans in the Renaissance, bohemians in the 19th century, and professionals in the 20th century, the digital age is ushering in a new paradigm that is changing our understanding of the nature of art and the artist's role in society.

William Deresiewicz is an American writer, essayist, and literary critic. He has been nominated and received numerous national awards.