With over 2.7 million blog posts published every day and hundreds of thousands of books published every year, it’s difficult for writers to stand out from the cr...
Creativity
The Real Reason Why Creatives Can’t Make Money Off Their Art
The title of my new book, Real Artists Don’t Starve, has gotten some pushback from people who have been told their whole lives that creatives can’t make mo...
153: Why Meaningful Work Automatically Attracts an Audience: Interview with Mark Frauenfelder
One of the biggest challenges any creative faces is what to make and who to make it for. How do you determine if an idea is a good fit for you, or if anyone will pay a...
Why the Story of the Starving Artist Needs to Die
For centuries, historians believed the great Renaissance master was just another Starving Artist, struggling to make ends meet. Michelangelo himself embraced this imag...
Is Your Idea Any Good? Here’s How to Tell…
How do you know if something is a good idea? Do you trust your gut? Ask other people? When is the right time to go all in a creative endeavor?
For the longest time, I...
146: The Strategic Advantage of Creative Thinking: Interview with Rob Levit
For too long an expanding gap has existed between working in a cubicle and spending time on your craft. Creative thinking and critical thinking are not at odds. In fac...