When it comes to small talk, creative business owners might not be the best. We like to overly explain what we do, who we help and why it’s amazing. We usually think the more fluff the better, perhaps because we’re so used to people second guessing our career choices and wondering if it’s an actual
We used to be a paper list hoarder. We had tabbed notebooks separated by topic. We had Post-it notes covering our desk at all times. We had meaningless scribbles and scraps of thoughts everywhere. And the funny thing was, we thought that this was the best way to be organized. We thought we had maste
In terms of content sharing, specifically blog post sharing, Pinterest is Queen. It’s hands down the best platform to get your content in front of the most people organically (they don’t need to be following you to see your content), so spending time here as an online business owner is a no-brainer.
Getting paid to be creative is a myth. Lately, we’ve heard this phrase being tossed around a lot. Heck, we’ve even used this exact phrase to describe our journey ourselves. But the phrase isn’t really accurate. We aren’t getting paid to be creative. We’re getting paid because we are intellectual
Have you ever had an email subscriber hop on your list … just to grab the freebie and peace out once you send a weekly newsletter? Yup, it happens to us all. Which stinks, because you’re just burning the midnight oil to build your list for your upcoming pitch or offer, and it just stays
March already feels like decades ago, but so many important things happened that set us up for success in April that it would be a shame to just skip over the nitty gritty details. Inside this income report you will find out exactly what we have been investing in and spending time learning about beh
You're a new business owner – you're small, but you have BIG dreams. When your empire does start to grow, are the platforms your business is built on designed to grow with you, or will they crumble under the weight of your big, badass empire of a business? Squarespace is a webs
You can take courses, go to conferences and do all the reading you can imagine on ways to become a successful business owner or entrepreneur, but nothing prepares you like hitting the trenches, digging deep, and trying it out for yourself. We have learned so much even in the last year or so that no
In terms of content sharing, specifically blog post sharing, Pinterest is Queen. It’s hands down the best platform to get your content in front of the most people organically (they don’t need to be following you to see your content), so spending time here as an online business owner is a no-brainer.
The weirdness and variety of collective nouns is one of the beauties of the English language. How can you not love that it’s officially a congregation of alligators, a chattering of coughs, and a shrewdness of apes? So I was delighted to stumble across this chart of Supernatural Collective Nouns by David Malki (which is […]
Crap. It's that time again. You have to send out another newsletter. (Didn't you just do one of those? Oh yeah. That was a month ago. *face-palm*) You sit down at your computer, staring at the blank screen. Suddenly, you find yourself going down a Google rabbit hole, frantically researching what ha
When we started our blogging journeys (first apart, and then together), we knew some of what we should be doing, but we were honestly pretty much non-bloggers who had never really read blogs before. We were as new as they come. That being said, we knew how to market and we already understood the soc
When we started our blogging journeys (first apart, and then together), we knew some of what we should be doing, but we were honestly pretty much non-bloggers who had never really read blogs before. We were as new as they come. That being said, we knew how to market and we already understood the soc
We all make mistakes, that’s just life. But at least, when we make mistakes, we usually learn from them. Since the very first blog was published, bloggers have been making mistakes. But by studying these blogger’s mistakes and the lessons they have learned, we can avoid making the same mistakes ours
We all make mistakes, that’s just life. But at least, when we make mistakes, we usually learn from them. Since the very first blog was published, bloggers have been making mistakes. But by studying these blogger’s mistakes and the lessons they have learned, we can avoid making the same mistakes ours
Don't know how to stimulate your creativity? Play stimulates our creativity and allows us to find creative solutions. UnfoldAndBegin.com
The encounter with the films of Nathalie Djurberg and Hans Berg has something of a seduction — they immediately attract the viewer into colorful worlds, accompanied by hypnotic music.
Artsy people weren't made for regular old jobs, so their side gigs shouldn't be typical either. We've got 4 creative side hustles that let you express yourself!
I was originally going to title this post how to make a successful Kickstarter campaign. You know, the sort of title that has a lovely SEO ring to it, but then I started to fear that I would tempt fate and all our backers would pull out and We Make Collective would be no more! […]
What you need to know about Pinterest traffic? I wrote a blog post where I'll tell you my secrets regarding Pinterest Marketing.
Drop the instant ramen and bookmark this right now.
I get emails from aspiring writers, mom bloggers and those that have been freelance writing for a while. They ask questions like what a good rate is to start off, if I could help them with a niche and where to find better freelance writing jobs. All of these questions are dancing around an even […]
I think all of you guys have experienced it, especially my readers that are regularly writing new content and stories (whether or not they’re actually being shown to someone!), so I thought today, I...
I often get asked how I'm able to 'do it all.' Though, sometimes it's not so much a question but more a concern (hi mom!). Well, I'm here to tell you that while some of my days are long, I honestly think I'm doing a really good job in the work-life balance. Everybody's busy. But the truth of the matter is if you want to accomplish something, you will make time for it in your day. That's why I freelance and blog (and work FT and am a mom), I want to. It's something I enjoy doing and I'm growing
Creating content your audience will love can feel overwhelming. Check out these tips to create content your audience will love and fight writer's block
If you need a few ideas for your 2020 reading list, here are some of the titles I enjoyed and found useful through 2019.
Interesting takes on some classics
Salt Fat Acid Heat author Samin Nosrat and illustrator Wendy MacNaughton on bucking every modern cookbook trend.
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I’ll be breaking the process down into two sections - essentials things to before you hit publish and after you publish a post. Learning how to blog in the most successful way possible has never been easier.
The world within your niche is quite small. You don't have to be a household name. Just a little fame can go a long way towards building your business. With consistent effort and some creative ideas, getting well known in your niche is not as daunting as it may seem.
You've definitely seen all of these worst YA novel cliches. Please, come get angry with me about the cliches and let's share some laughs.
Pinterest board ideas to make interesting, inspiring and lovely boards. Do you know what your clients are looking for? Read my Pinterest Marketing tips from the blog post.
Are you one of the over 33 million Irish Americans? Whether you've got one of the most common types of Irish surnames or a more obscure one, your surname...
Thoughts constantly swirl around in our heads. From when we open our eyes in the morning until we close them at night (and sometimes, even after that), there's always something for us to contemplate about.
Storytelling, the mood in images, and overall brand style are things that really have interested me for a long time. Basic principles of styling, a color theory, and a visual story will help you to create a coherent brand also on Pinterest.
When a reader gets bored, he closes the book. It happened to me just last night, when I was reading The Lightning Thief. That fight between Percy J. and Ares was really, really boring (which…
Hey friends! I am back with another post geared toward helping you monetize your blog and use it as a way to earn a full-time income online. If you’re new ’round these parts, you may want to start with last week’s post where I shared 11 different ways to monetize your blog (and two that […]
Pinterest board ideas to make interesting, inspiring and lovely boards. Do you know what your clients are looking for? Read my Pinterest Marketing tips from the blog post.
Make sure to put keywords on your Pinterest boards. This is a simple way to make sure your boards will show up in search results and reach your audience.
how to repurpose old blog posts
Pinterest business account vs personal account: what's the difference and which is right for you?
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