The Creative Penn

JANUARY 26, 2023

What are some of the tools and why are creative direction, voice, and taste, so important? In the first 28 mins of the podcast, I give an extended introduction about the various legal cases around AI and copyright , my thoughts on the best way to approach it for your creative work, and how to use AI tools ethically and responsibly.

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The Creative Penn

APRIL 15, 2024

So that's a positive side is the creative. I think this is the right attitude, which is — This enables new kinds of creativity that we've never seen before and we'd never been able to do before. I definitely do not read Pulitzer Prize winning books every night, and I just watched the Road House movie with Jake Gyllenhaal.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

6 Point of Views That Every Skilled Writer Must Master Whether tackling a creative writing project, academic paper, or a short story, you’ll need to understand the different points of view and when to use each pronoun. Point of view is usually first person (“I”) or third person (“he/she”).

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Kayleigh Moore

AUGUST 22, 2022

Things are definitely quieter. Number one: To make it clear that if you’re in the same boat right now, you’re definitely not alone. For the first half of this year, I’ve been inundated with work. But now: I don’t know. Friends working as in-house marketers have been let go. I bring this up for a few reasons. This one was no exception.

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Freelance Union

MAY 31, 2023

How a diverse skill set can lead to more creativity and job freedom As a freelancer, having a diverse skill set is incredibly valuable. It not only allows you to be more creative in your approach to projects, but it also gives you the freedom to choose which jobs you want to take on.

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 9, 2023

If she lands a project, it’s typically in the $50,000-$80,000 range. In The War of Art , Steven Pressfield argues that resistance is what stands between procrastination and putting our creative genius out into the world. Take The Julie/Julia Project , for example.

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Ashleyn Writes

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

So in the last few years since I’ve learned to use testimonials in my marketing strategy, I’ve definitely learned a thing or two about leveraging them. I’m definitely someone who has to write things down, or I will forget them. The biggest mistake I see creatives make? And it starts with knowing how to ask for one. Sign up here.

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Ashleyn Writes

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Go through every single task in your client process Write every step that you follow to complete a client project. On custom projects, there will be more tasks to sort through , and obviously, the smaller ones will have less. This means I’ve definitely got to have systems in place. Is there a template involved?

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Words Matter by Wix

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In short, the definition of figurative language is using a word or phrase beyond its literal definition to achieve a more complex meaning or to strengthen its descriptive effect. Let’s take a closer look at this creative, non-literal use of language that colors everything that we say, read and write. How do you recognize it?

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The Creative Penn

MAY 13, 2024

I just started networking at children's book conferences, and frankly, just blindly reaching out to people and saying, “Hey, do you offer any work for hire projects? I get to work on so many fun projects for really amazing brands and IP, and that's really cool. I can even take on some freelance projects outside of this field.

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Make a Living Writing

JANUARY 22, 2024

More importantly, it means you’re a master of communication, critical thinking, and creativity. If you like to see a project from start to finish then publishing could be just what you are looking for. Social media management may be relatively new and non-traditional, but it’s definitely a real job!

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Credible Content

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Definitely. You can explain processes – how you execute projects. If yes, then definitely tell the story of your company – how it came to be and what makes it what it is right now. Definitely mention that. As they say on the web page , Band is a creative design studio. Band is a multidisciplinary creative studio.

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Neil Patel

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

For use directly connected to making a profit, it’s almost definitely commercial. You can use the file in various audio and video projects, with licensing stipulations outlined on the Bensound website. Audionautix is a passion project by founder Jason Shaw. This downloads an Mp3 file. Audionautix.

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Make a Living Writing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Do you want to get into the world of writing grants and funding projects? Grant writing is the process of preparing and submitting a written proposal or application to a government agency, foundation, corporation, or other funding source in order to request financial support for a specific project, program, or initiative.

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This article makes the classic mistake of conflating all kinds of artists and creative industries and painting them all with the same brush. Telling an author “you don’t have a platform” is one of the easiest and most non-offensive ways to get rid of a project they don’t want to represent. So how can you tell which is which?

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Freelance Magic

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

If you’re on the fence or aren’t sure what’s involved, this will definitely help… . Quite often, freelance jobs cover creative industries – that’s the focus of Wanderful World. There are 5 major types of freelance contracts: Independent contractor (working on a project to project basis).

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Melanie Saxton

AUGUST 1, 2023

Participation in the arts inspires creative, academic, and social achievement. “We definitely encourage students to participate in School of Rock performances. Email me today at melaniesaxton@icloud.com , and let’s talk about your project. Montgomery County has options from team sports to music lessons to fill your needs.

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Freelance Union

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

One of the biggest challenges creative freelancers share with me is knowing how much to charge for their services.  Pricing something as subjective as creativity can feel like a confounding riddle at best and an impossible task at worst.  Throw So, let’s start with the definition of a profitable business.  To

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The Creative Penn

MARCH 27, 2023

She’s also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. Show notes: Overview of the Pilgrimage campaign including rewards, add-ons, and the result Why Kickstarter for this project, and why now for me Tips for success: Learn about the platform beforehand. Was it worth it?

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Brafton

APRIL 8, 2024

Given a simple prompt, a generative AI algorithm can turn out variations on the concept or recommend paths for the project to take, making for a quicker and more decisive planning process. Content generation: Once there’s a valid idea for a creative project, a generative AI tool can help turn it into a finished project.

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Write Freelance

OCTOBER 18, 2021

So not only should your project proposal stand out but you should only add samples that are 100% relevant to the client. While there aren’t as many writing jobs on Behance as the other places listed here, this is definitely one of the ‘newer places’ to look for jobs and it has less competition as well. Frequently Asked Questions.

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In 2020, when I was heading the project to update the rates chart for the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA), I asked our group of volunteers to update and define several editorial skills. To start, can you explain your definition of developmental editing? I have definitions on my website and on my rate sheet.

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Smart Blogger

JULY 3, 2023

They juggle the world of SEO, social media, and creative content like no one else. You round off your day by donning your creative hat. Being a content marketing manager is like spinning several plates at once — it’s a challenging juggling act that demands creativity, organization, communication, and analysis.

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The Creative Penn

JULY 31, 2023

How can you write fast but also make your creative process sustainable for the long term? Dan Willcocks talks about his creative and business approach. So when I'm working on a project, I'll binge write. So we're not saying you have to write every day, that's definitely not what we're saying.

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Kayleigh Moore

MAY 13, 2021

This approach has been the foundation of resources like the Creative Class course that I co-teach with Paul Jarvis as well as my newsletter and digital products. This is why I’m a huge proponent of having creative side projects that help keep your brain sharp and engaged in different ways. Focus is an underrated skill.

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Ashleyn Writes

APRIL 27, 2023

Especially if you’re using it on multiple projects! Because it definitely has its capabilities, but also lots of errors! The post How to Get Started With ChatGPT appeared first on Blog from Ashlyn Carter | Launch Expert & Copywriter for Creatives. Ask it about your business Start with the basics — ask it about your biz !

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 18, 2023

If you join the community, you get an extra solo Q&A show monthly, as well as behind-the-scenes videos on AI and creative business, plus, discounts, early access, and more. She’s also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. At the time of writing this, the show has had over 9.3

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Buffer

OCTOBER 27, 2016

There’s so much content in the social media space, so how we can get more creative with the content we share? Even better: creative use of line breaks (on Twitter).” ” @Tejazz89 “We support our blog content with personal insights from projects / experiments we’ve done.” Be creative!

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Make a Living Writing

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There are valid arguments both for and against the freelance writer resume, but is there a definitive answer? Freelance writers are inherently creative, dynamic and innovative, they have their own unique writing style and voice. Freelancers are creative and outside-the-box thinkers, so why not rethink the resume? Yes and no.

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Before we get into that— Tell us a bit more about your adventuring side of your life and why you decided to do a baking book at this point in your creative career. Can you also maybe comment on how— How has getting away from your desk and doing the adventuring helped your creative side? It's definitely a good flapjack!

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 25, 2022

She’s also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. She's also the founder of the Alliance of Independent Authors, a professional speaker and creative coach. You mentioned it before, that your creative non-fiction books, you put years into these.

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Kayleigh Moore

JANUARY 6, 2022

I would’ve liked a lot less stress, more time to be outdoors and to work on a non-work-related writing project, and overall just…less responsibility. (At So, this is one of my big goals for 2022: To take on fewer projects at a higher price point with clients I really enjoy working with on a long-term basis. Not cool.) Consulting.

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The Creative Penn

MAY 5, 2023

How can we use AI tools in our creative and business processes while still keeping our humanity at the core of our books? She’s also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. What is the AI-Assisted Artisan Author? She has sold almost a million books across 169 countries and 5 languages.

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Copywriter Collective

MARCH 17, 2023

And irrespective of Grammarly (and other AI grammar correctors), the human component of copy editing and proofreading will always add some value to a project. I used to get anal ( definitely no pun intended!) It’s almost like the project happily accepts that it will always be a work in progress — kinda like we are. Every time?

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Quick Sprout

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

It’s definitely the most important aspect of coming up with a name. If you have a tight budget, get creative. But you should do everything you can to get them, but if that fails — get creative. You’ll also be using it to file your taxes — so definitely make note of it! #12 At least that is the plan.

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The Creative Penn

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Jeremy Bassetti talks about his photo book project, Hill of the Skull. His latest project is The Hill of the Skull: A Photobook Memoir , launching on Kickstarter. His latest project is The Hill of the Skull: A Photobook Memoir , launching on Kickstarter. So we're gonna just jump straight into your new project today.

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 9, 2023

Key Takeaways: Mind mapping allows you to see your whole project — and how various bits fit together — at a glance. Key Takeaways: Outlines don’t have to be scary, and you definitely don’t have to start with a blank page and go straight to creating a linear outline. By outlining, you won’t get stuck when you’re writing.

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