Sara Benincasa 
Real Artists Have Day Jobs 
(And Other Awesome Things They Don’t Teach You in School)

For readers of Lena Dunham, Mindy Kaling, and #Girlboss, a hilariousyet heartfeltguide to growing up and taking your place in the world by the popular comedian and author of the highly praised Agorafabulous!While the practical aspects of new adulthood can be nerve-wrackingdating, job-hunting, money-managingthe most important task of all is figuring out who you are and where you fit in the world. Author and comedian Sara Benincasa, now in her mid-thirties, had an absolutely harrowing early twenties and now, on the other side, she has a LOT of hard-earned wisdom and common sense to share.Real Artists Have Day Jobs includes 52 witty, provocative essays on how to live like a real adultespecially for those who have chosen a slightly more offbeat path to get there. Chock full of information and advice, Saras warm, smart, empathetic, and quirky voice is relatable to everyone from twenty-somethings and recent college grads to anyone a bit older whos still trying to figure things out. While Sara doesnt have all of lifes answers, this indispensable book has more than its share!Essays include: How to Read a Book Real Artists Have Day Jobs The Power of Being a Dork Put Your Clutter in Purgatory Ask for Exactly What You Want Elect Your Own Executive Board Equal parts entertaining and educational, Real Artists Have Day Jobs is a life-changing book for strivers and misunderstood creatives everywhere.