4 Things You Must Do to Work in Indie Games

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Working as an indie composer, sound designer, or really, anything else can be a mysterious affair for those who are new to the industry. Here are 4 things you must do to make sure you land as many gigs as possible:

1. NETWORK!! PLEASE!
2. Show your work off!
3. Be flexible
4. Learn your business skills!

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