Resources for Creatives
Mindful Joyful
You can’t stop make things: writing, drawing, painting, designing, sculpting or whatever combination of projects you have going on. So you may as well find practical ways to make money doing things you enjoy without selling your soul.
Side jobs that don’t take up too much energy, so you have time to work on your business.
Creative ideas for freelancing online so you can be location-independent.
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Resources for choosing your niche and audience
This is part 2 of my series on finding your freelance writing niche and audience. Read part 1 You are the sum of the people

The Creative Dilemma
The story So… you keep making artsy stuff. It is just the way you are. It’s the creative dilemma. Listen to the podcast version You

Should You Outsource Your Wedding Photo Editing?
It might sound like a strange concept at first. How can you outsource such an important aspect of your photography business? But outsourcing can be

Is Writing White Papers for B2B Companies the Perfect Gig for You?
Are you a technically minded and detailed oriented researcher? Do you love to dig through facts and come up with engaging writing on otherwise dull

Massage Therapy as a side gig for Creative People
I stumbled upon massage therapy by accident when I was in my 30s. I had been teaching aerobics after burning out on freelancing as a

The 50 First Dates Method of Email Engagement
How do you gain the trust of your audience? Don’t scare them away with “stranger danger.” Make it clear in your subject line who you

Lightroom Smart Previews: You might miss out if you don’t use them
As a photographer, you probably shoot raw images and edit them directly in Adobe Lightroom Classic or Photoshop. You may never have used Lightroom Smart

An Honest Review of The Photo Editor’s Guide by Katie Rivera
I heard an interview with Katie Rivera on her boutique photo editing business and her soon-to-launch course: The Photo Editor’s Guide, on the RV Entrepreneur Podcast with

What does transitioning to a freelance writing lifestyle look like?
I finally got the nerve to start pitching to freelance job boards and was able to cut back to half time at my day job.

How to Stop Sabotaging Your Freelance Writing Business Even When You Feel Lazy, Tired, Depressed, or Bored
You’ve been brave and set a goal to quit your day job and start freelance writing full time. This is a worthy goal and very

Why You Should Start Pitching for Freelance Writing Jobs Even if You Don’t Feel Ready
Have you been thinking about becoming a full-time freelance writer or do you want to write as a side gig? This is an update on

My Experience with Uber and Other App Jobs in the Gig Economy
I have tried numerous startups with apps at the center in my search for flexible work that would not be too taxing while I build
Creativity Business Resources
Marketing
Resources for marketing art, writing, and other creative projects. How to reproduce visual art on demand, licensing art and more…
Tech Stuff
Get your site built without spending a ton of money. Add video, audio, and build your social media pages, online stores and more.
Affiliate Ideas
Find ethical high-quality products to market online that compliment your offerings while you build your brand.
Freelance Ideas
Learn how to market your freelance skills. Courses on writing, virtual-assistant work, and design.
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