Get lost in your thoughts.
Get lost in your creations.
Get lost in your journey.
Get lost.
And see what you find.
Now, on to this week’s ideas…
1. How To Get Newsletter Subscribers
“A collection of the most valuable advice I’ve shared about how to get newsletter subscribers.”
I’ve shared a TON of tips to help you grow your newsletter over the years and now I’ve compiled all of them on a single how to get newsletter subscribers page.
You’ll find links to every article, podcast episode, and video I’ve created or shared over the years that includes advice on how to grow your newsletter.
Related: My Newsletter Accelerator course.
2. The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective Creators
“Turn your community into your compass.”
Jack Antonoff is one of the most successful music producers in the world — he’s created hits for people like Taylor Swift, Lorde, and his own group Bleachers.
Jason Lipshutz interviewed him and the artists he’s worked with to create this list of seven habits of highly effective producers (which really applies to all creative work).
It includes how Antonoff finds time for important things, embraces a change in scenery, and knows his value.
Btw, I found this link in the Idea Enthusiast newsletter.
Related: 18 ideas about how to create a hit from the book Hit Makers.
3. 33 Successful Authors Who Will Help You
“Who better to learn from than the authors who have forged their own path.”
This is a cool resource for writers.
Sam Missingham has compiled a list of 33 successful authors who will help you which includes links to authors who regularly share advice with other writers on their social media channels.
It includes writers of fiction, children’s books, poetry, romance novels, editors, and a lot more.
Btw, I found this link in the Draft Mode newsletter.
Related: How to make your social media feed more interesting.
4. 10 Common Copywriting Mistakes To Avoid
“Copy should move the prospect toward taking an action. If there’s no outcome it’s not copy — it’s literature.”
This will only take you a minute to read, but may improve your writing forever.
Growth Tactics shares 10 common copywriting mistakes to avoid including to make sure you write in an active voice, get specific, and align the reader’s motivation with your message.
Related: 40 one-sentence writing tips.
5. 12 Ways To Monetize Your Podcast
“Every podcaster needs a way to support their show, but the most successful ones have found ways to do so that still respect the listener.”
This article featured a few opportunities I hadn’t previously considered.
Nick Loper reveals 12 ways to monetize your podcast and shares his personal experience trying many of them.
They include tactics like selling your services to guests and selling your guest’s services as an affiliate.
Btw, I found this link in the Growth Currency newsletter.
Related: Six questions to help you monetize your audience.
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My Final Words Of The Week
There’s a lot of talk about the brilliance of Bo Burnham’s incredibly creative Netflix special he produced by himself in his house during the pandemic.
But that didn’t come out of nowhere. He’s been refining his unique perspective and talent for decades.
For example, 10 years ago he made this.
And 15 years ago he was a kid in his room making this.
Creative breakthroughs don’t come from nowhere.
They come from years of putting in the work.
Be patient.
Have a great week!
Josh
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