In this episode, I explore how artists are making a living in the digital era with William Deresiewicz, an award-winning essayist, culture critic, speaker, and author the 2020 book, The Death of the Artist: How Creators Are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tec. Deresiewicz has published over 300 essays and reviews in places such as The New York Times, The Atlantic and Harper's, and is the author of several popular books, including his most recent, The End of Solitude: Selected Essays on Culture and Society. He’s previously taught at Yale University and Columbia University and is now a full-time writer. Learn more about his work on his website at www.billderesiewicz.com, and follow him on X @wderesiewicz.