Posts Tagged ‘creative’
Why Writers and Other Creatives Need to Be Careful When Told to “Add Value”
When you hear “add value,” you probably know it’s meant to encourage the idea of good, attractive service. But for writers and other creatives, the whole idea might need some danger flares. This video gives my two big reasons why. Watch/Subscribe The key here is that, when you’re delivering a product or service, “add value”…
Read MoreThe Value of Taking a Break From Writing
Writers are under more pressure than ever to produce, produce, produce, not only because of the way book sales drop off a few months after an initial release, but also because social media has created an atmosphere where people see consistent sharing as necessary for good visibility in the midst of growing content noise. The…
Read MoreWhat to Do With Your X Account
Big changes have been happening on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X. In this video, I explain the slap-in-the-face conundrum he’s created for content creators and brands through his new, no-opt-out policy on AI. Watch/Subscribe Your options essentially are: Not every social media platform is going to be this…well, I’ll let you fill in whatever…
Read MoreCopying the Style of Other Writers
How do you reach the level of success other writers have? Do you just copy what they do? That might work in the logistical sense, such as using great tools they’ve found or managing a book campaign in a certain way. But what about your voice? Should you just copy the style of others? If…
Read MoreThe Most Expensive Book in the World
What’s the most you’d pay for a book? $50? $100? Most books are between $1 to $30, depending on format, genre, etc. But that pales in comparison to the most expensive set of volumes ever sold. The most expensive collection is The Birds of America by John James Audubon. Worth $11.5 million, the original collection…
Read MoreHow to Build a Content Calendar With Feedly, Trello, and Zapier
In a previous post, I recommended that writers integrate apps to improve their overall workflow. Setting this up is a highly individual process. What one writer finds to be *chef’s kiss* might make another writer want to burn the house down as though it were infested with spiders. What I’ve found helpful, however, is to…
Read MoreThe Need for Creative Space
Struggling to put words on the page lately? Having enough creative space — both figurative and literal — might be the issue, as discussed in this post from Writing and Wellness. I’m not saying getting the space will be easy or quick, but don’t keep your creativity behind a wall. Physical creative space, I’m good,…
Read MoreHow and Why to Make a Creativity Journal
Traditional journaling is a fantastic way to clear your head. It can help you get rid of stress and center yourself to stay productive. But if you really plan to make it to the top, keep a separate creativity journal. What is a creativity journal (and why should I start one)? A creativity journal is…
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