So, this is 300.
For 300 of the past 301 weeks I’ve published an edition of this newsletter on Sunday morning.
(I skipped my wedding weekend.)
It’s likely the best thing I’ve ever created and I’m honored to be in your inbox every week.
Thanks for your interest.
If you’ve found my newsletter helpful, I’d LOVE it if you’d post something on social media recommending it to your friends.
Here’s to the next 300!
Now, on to this week’s ideas…
The Starting Five
1. 47 Lessons I’ve Learned About Being A Creative Entrepreneur
I’ve learned a lot in the process of becoming a full-time creative entrepreneur and put this together to help you if you’re on a similar journey…or want to be.
2. How To Earn Thousands Every Month Selling An E-Book
Simon Hoiberg made $7,500 in the first week of selling his first e-book and continues to earn thousands of dollars from it each month. This video reveals how he created, promoted, and sold it.
3. Build A Business, Not An Audience
Are you sure you’re focused on the right thing?
4. How YouTube’s Recommendations Algorithm Works
Some great advice here from someone who works on YouTube’s recommendation system about how to choose topics for videos, handle comments, and how often to upload new videos to maximize exposure.
5. How To Create Your Own Artist Statement
This is aimed at artists, but it’s a useful exercise for anyone who creates things.
Meanwhile, On Twitter…
The easiest way to overcome perfectionism:
Give yourself a deadline and stick to it.
As SNL producer Lorne Michaels said:
“The show doesn’t go on because it’s ready — it goes on because it’s 11:30.”
— Josh Spector (@jspector) March 18, 2022
Want to grow your audience? Create this:
– 1 piece of long form content per week. (blog post, podcast, etc)
– 1 piece of curated content per week. (Newsletter)
– 1 piece of short form content per day. (Tweet, IG post, etc)
Do it for 3 months and watch what happens.
— Josh Spector (@jspector) March 14, 2022
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My Final Words Of The Week
I had a great conversation with Maria Brito last week about her new book How Creativity Rules The World.
You can watch the replay for free here to see our chat about everything from how to improve your creativity to how anyone can use creativity to get what they want.
Have an interesting week!
Josh
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