This Is Creative Elements

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Advice on making a living from your art and creativity

By The Blinkist Curators

What's it about?

Creativity Personal Development Motivation & Inspiration

The Creative Elements Shortcast brings you valuable tips and tools on cultivating a creative career that works for you. Hear from high-profile creators in this collection of the Shortcast's top 5 episodes to find out why creative authenticity is crucial to your success, how the habit of revision can unlock your best work, and discover tips on overcoming the creative struggle you're currently facing.

This Is Creative Elements

Advice on making a living from your art and creativity

The Power of Revision: James Clear

The Power of Revision: James Clear

The process of revision and editing can seem like a pain in the you-know-what for longer projects. But Atomic Habits author, James Clear, is here to explain that that's not the case. He'll clue you in on some of the processes that can help you to achieve your best work, and the hidden benefits of revision within the creative process—especially on long-term projects.

The Value of Routine: Amy Landino

The Value of Routine: Amy Landino

People often talk about routine as "being stuck in a rut", or that it's something to break out of. But, there is value in routine! In this episode, award-winning YouTuber Amy Landino shows you how it works in action—to build an audience, and how routine and consistency are crucial to growing it, too.

Seth Godin: Empathy and Audience

Seth Godin: Empathy and Audience

Understanding your audience is half the battle, when it comes to creating with authenticity. So how do you actually win the battle? In this episode, Seth Godin considers the importance of being creatively authentic. He'll show you how in order to build an audience, you first need to understand who you are creating your art for—so you can speak to them directly with your craft.

Focus for Success: Matt Giovanisci

Focus for Success: Matt Giovanisci

You hear a lot about focus—but really how important is it? Affiliate marketing guru Matt Giovanisci says "very"! In this episode, he shares the story of how he launched his business and shows you how focus and commitment are the keys to success.

The Struggles: Tim Urban

The Struggles: Tim Urban

Creative pursuits can seem fraught with "the struggles"—but they're not something that you have to live with. In this episode, master blogger Tim Urban shows you how to approach and overcome some of the struggles that all creatives face, and how to get your content seen and heard!

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