… there are no rules to entering the industry, but here are 31 tips that might just help — read them/follow them/ignore them.

1. put yourself out there
2. release early, release often
3. take a leap of faith
4. go mobile
5. go guerrilla
6. bend the rules
7. but don’t reinvent the wheel
8. specialise
9. or diversify
10. learn from your idols
11. question everything
12. make tough calls
13. trust your instincts
14. move mountains
15. imagine best-case scenarios
16. go it alone
17. collaborate
18. don’t run before you can walk
19. exploit your interests
20. feel your way
21. follow your nose
22. be true to yourself
23. push, pull, test, tear
24. have gusto
25. reach for the stars
26. reinvent yourself
27. create positive change
28. keep on learning
29. be realistic
30. try your best
31. listen to your mum
Gem Barton.