It's not work; it's the art of survival
Heyaa creative blunders,
Ever wondered how much of your work is not related to work, but still counts as work? The thought came across when I was discussing courses and training resources with a friend.
You sure need to learn the theories, tricks and tools to improve yourself.
However, when you're a freelancer or an independent creator, you need a lot more than only your creative skills to survive.
You should know how to communicate your service terms, plan delivery schedules and negotiate deals. And then only comes the part where you work, when you get to employ your skills you're being paid for. Then, you need to ensure you get paid and also know how to find the next client or customer.
And all those pre- and post-work skills aren't "taught"… can't be, in many cases. The training sessions, workshops and courses only help you develop your work-related skills.
Ya, of course, you can enroll in soft skill development courses, but how would you know what all you need to learn?
So, self-exploration, reading and observation is essential. You need to be learning consistently. Because it's up to you to find the ways you can learn best.
Yes, you need to learn how to learn, and then keep learning.
Make sure you pass the info to everyone who wants to be in a creative field.
Now, here are the few articles I came across recently…
Links I added to my Notion board -
Write, revise, destroy
Long-Tail SEO Strategy: Why & How to Target High-Intent Keywords
10 Tips to Avoid Email Spam Filters
Links I shared on my public Telegram channel -
Your Cheat Sheet to Google's 200 (Known) Ranking Factors
Links I shared on my Twitter profile -
Everything You Need to Know About Twitter Advanced Search
51 Experts Share Content Marketing Myths and Missteps That Hurt Your Work
And that was all for today.
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