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Resources for living & working creatively
10 creative business essentials I swear by
I’ve been running a solo creative business for over a decade, and in that time I have tried a lot of different things to make life as simple and easeful as I can. Here are 10 creative business essentials that I swear by to make that happen.
6 tips to create an authentic newsletter people love to read
In a world where the average email open rate across all industries is about 21%, I consistently get an email open rate of between 60% - 80%. I am proof that it is possible to build or grow an authentic newsletter that actually engages your audience. Read my 6 tips to create an authentic newsletter people love to read…
10 inspiring websites by female (+) owned creative businesses
Gather ideas for your new website with these 10 inspiring websites by female (+) owned creative business.
Why I switched from Wordpress to Squarespace (and don’t regret it)
In this post I’ll explain why I switched from Wordpress to Squarespace, share what I like and what I don’t like about Squarespace, and why I won’t be switching back to Wordpress in the near future.
How to get started with art grants
Find out how to get started with art grants, and fund your creative ideas! In this post I share general tips on writing applications, finding grants to apply for and where to look for support.
Free photography resources
I often get asked if I know where to find good quality free stock photographs that can be used on business websites, so I decided it’s time to put fingers to keyboard and share some of my favourite haunts.
Exploring the 4 seasons of creativity
Exploring our creative seasons can help us break down the unhelpful beliefs and expectations that we might hold around our creativity.
10 inspiring female artist websites
10 examples of inspiring female artist websites, using builders such as Squarespace, Wordpress and Wix. Get inspiration for your own site!
Find a creative service
It can be hard to find a creative service when you need it, so here's a list of fabulous creatives I know and trust.
Build an Instagram landing page in Divi
How to build an Instagram landing page on your website using the Divi theme on Wordpress
Do you use images legally online?
It's super important that you use images legally online. Other people's images are covered by copyright, so use the correct license.
It’s ok if you’re struggling to share your work at the moment
Being seen takes courage even at the best of times, and right now fear and stress is so heightened that taking that leap of courage feels like one of the hardest things to do.
Working in seasons
Recently I’ve come across several different notions of how we can live and work in harmony with our ‘seasons’, and I find the concept fascinating.