Category: Creative Business
Insights on running a creative business and the entrepreneurial side of pursuing a creative career.
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When Should You Start Soft Marketing the Book You’re Not Done Writing?
4–5 minutesI can’t count the number of times I’ve asked other writers when is the right time to start talking up a manuscript online. Everyone has a different answer. Some say to wait until it’s query-ready (if you’re going the traditional publishing route). With self-publishing, some say do it sooner rather than later. Others shrug and…
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Top Blogging Goals for 2023
3–5 minutesIt’s a lot of work to run a blog, especially one you want to turn into something successful and profitable. But setting goals and milestones along the way makes it more realistic than just wishful thinking. This list does not reflect my full list of blogging goals for the year. It does, however, reflect goals…
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29 Painless Blog Post Ideas for Creative Entrepreneurs
2–3 minutesEveryone hits dry spells when trying to come up with blog post ideas, whether you’re an experienced writer or not. There are tons of lists out there full of general blog topics almost anyone can write about. But what if your blog is there to support your business, not the focus of it? If you’re…
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13 Things to Do for Get to Know Your Customers Day
2–3 minutesIf you run your own business, one unofficial holiday you might want to mark on your calendar is Get to Know Your Customers Day.
