Despite your best intentions, you will never be able to make everyone happy. You will have to draw lines in the sand around the projects you pursue, the people you work with, and the topics you address. You will have to say no to good things to make room for
Read moreIs should. I should be there by now. This should be working. We should have known better. It's the word comparison uses to disguise itself as logic. But don't fall for its tactics. There is no one right answer, no sure path forward. No guarantees — only
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Free trials are a popular acquisition model amongst businesses with recurring subscriptions. Offering your readers a free trial is a great strategy to increase your subscription revenue by giving readers the chance to have access to your paid content for a set period of time — so they can decide whether
Read moreThere's a quote often used in productivity circles that says, "Slow is smooth, smooth is fast." The meaning is simple: when you go slow, you tend to make fewer mistakes. You listen better, become more observant, and save yourself the trouble of needing to start over.
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Can weird words boost your online following?
Read moreTransparency is a game changer for those willing to apply it. So many organizations, big and small, build invisible walls between themselves and their customers. But as an independent creator, you can change this. You can hold 1-on-1 conversations, tell real stories, and share your stumbles along the way. Ultimately,
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Launching a community space as an independent publisher can feel like a leap of faith. Providing your members with a space to have valuable conversations is important, but how do you ensure that it remains a safe and collaborative space? That's where community guidelines come in. A set
Read moreIt tends to happen slowly, then all at once. Most successful creatives spend years gradually gaining momentum — building their fanbase, skillset, and content library. Then, something changes. A trend shifts. An influencer takes notice. An article goes viral. And all of a sudden, growth spikes. But those big wins rely
Read moreIt's easy to feel overwhelmed when building your own thing. The trick is to point all your attention towards the few things you can control: your output, attitude, and choices. No matter what twist gets thrown your way — treat it like it's there to help you,
Read moreActress Sally Field was once asked how to have a long, creative career. Field answered that most people get frustrated by all of the non-acting work (administrative tasks, casting calls, relationship-building, etc.), but early on, they realized this was the key: "The struggle is the work." Building a
Read moreThe truth is, no one you look up to had it all figured out when they began (especially when it came to the legal side of things). Thankfully, there are very smart people willing to share their knowledge, tools, and templates to help. 💬 In this week's issue: * Above
Read moreYou. We can discuss the importance of building an audience until the cows come home. But no one will be excited about your creations unless you are first. Here's how to make that happen. 💬 In this week's issue: * Transformation. What that "stuck" feeling might
Read moreThe right path is whatever one keeps you creating. It's a simple truth, but one that can lead to incredible results when applied in the real world. If you've felt unsure about your strategy, here are a few resources to help you reframe your journey. 💬 In
Read moreAs an independent creator, you get the benefit of deciding your route but also the burden of no guarantees about the destination. So, if you want to stack the odds in your favor — build something you enjoy working on from day 1, and let the winding road worry about itself.
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An honest look at how to attract customers in a divisive niche.
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