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How to build a creative business that stands the test of time.



An assortment of tools to help creators niche down, and build a business fueled by true fans.
https://ungated.media/article/adventures-in-nichecraft/
I've been feeling a bit down the last week or two, and have been slipping into the swamp of insecurity and scarcity. Lesley Sim's newsletter today was a nice reminder that it doesn't have to be a lonely, dark affair, and that community is one of the key ways we can take care of ourselves.
Oh, and if you're into both newsletters/WordPress, definitely check out her awesome plugin!


Oh, and if you're into both newsletters/WordPress, definitely check out her awesome plugin!

How to become well known in a crowded market.



Howdy folks.
I'm a filmmaker in Tempe, Arizona. As a child, I was given stirrups, a cowboy hat, and a cap-gun revolver (with holster). So yes, I think that qualifies me as a proper pioneer/cowboy.
In all seriousness, I have been filmmaking for 7 years (commercial and creative), educating other filmmakers for about 2.5 years, and this past year I started making adventure films and exploring concepts revolving around the 'pioneer' mindset, and adventure/outdoor lifestyle.
Right now, I'm publishing content while trying to narrow down exactly what my long-term goals are for my Art of Survival site.
I want to make my two sites do well enough to largely support me so I can be free to live where I like and control my schedule more.
My favorite snack food is a secret. But if you ask nicely, maybe I'll tell you.
I'm a filmmaker in Tempe, Arizona. As a child, I was given stirrups, a cowboy hat, and a cap-gun revolver (with holster). So yes, I think that qualifies me as a proper pioneer/cowboy.
In all seriousness, I have been filmmaking for 7 years (commercial and creative), educating other filmmakers for about 2.5 years, and this past year I started making adventure films and exploring concepts revolving around the 'pioneer' mindset, and adventure/outdoor lifestyle.
Right now, I'm publishing content while trying to narrow down exactly what my long-term goals are for my Art of Survival site.
I want to make my two sites do well enough to largely support me so I can be free to live where I like and control my schedule more.
My favorite snack food is a secret. But if you ask nicely, maybe I'll tell you.
How to ensure your customers and fans feel really, really good about doing business with you.



A simple answer to the creator economy's most heated debate.



When you rig up your business with tiny mirrors, your ideal fans won’t be able to look away.



How a young filmmaker from Glasgow is building the foundation for distributing meaningful, subversive work directly to fans.
https://ungated.media/article/una/
Finding quality information online is difficult. Finding comprehensive information is hard. Finding both in one place, optimized for easy understanding and application is nearly impossible.
Which is why I was so excited to discover Julian Shapiro's free internet guides to:
Writing well
Growing a startup
Building muscle
Each of these is a masterwork of scientifically verified, easy-to-understand information. This guy is a master writer and researcher. (Julian.com)
If Julian ever writes about another subject I'm interested in, his web site will be my starting point for exploring the topic. Â
I've read a lot about writing and a lot about building muscle, and none of what he says conflicts with what I've learned. In fact, he refutes a lot of common myths, including some I already knew about and some I didn't.
Even if you are a brilliant writer with years of experience I'll bet you'll find something in his writing guide to improve your writing.
Here's what I want to know: Do you know of any other websites like his? Where someone spends 1000s of hours to create a comprehensive, thoroughly researched and masterfully optimized guide on a subject?
There should be a directory of sites like these. It would be priceless.
Do you have any other nominations for such a directory?
Which is why I was so excited to discover Julian Shapiro's free internet guides to:
Writing well
Growing a startup
Building muscle
Each of these is a masterwork of scientifically verified, easy-to-understand information. This guy is a master writer and researcher. (Julian.com)
If Julian ever writes about another subject I'm interested in, his web site will be my starting point for exploring the topic. Â
I've read a lot about writing and a lot about building muscle, and none of what he says conflicts with what I've learned. In fact, he refutes a lot of common myths, including some I already knew about and some I didn't.
Even if you are a brilliant writer with years of experience I'll bet you'll find something in his writing guide to improve your writing.
Here's what I want to know: Do you know of any other websites like his? Where someone spends 1000s of hours to create a comprehensive, thoroughly researched and masterfully optimized guide on a subject?
There should be a directory of sites like these. It would be priceless.
Do you have any other nominations for such a directory?
