The Creative Shift with Dan Blank

Dan Blank interviews writers and artists who have doubled-down on their creative vision. He delves deep into how they moved from merely dabbling with ideas to becoming someone who creates, finishes, and shares their work.

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Generosity should be your platform, part 2 (podcast)

Are a writer or creator who feels that you one day want your work to be read/seen? Or you worry you just don’t have the network — the access — to others who create, who engage your ideal readers, and to your ideal readers themselves? Then I want to tell you about this truly incredible resource … Continue reading "Generosity should be your platform, part 2 (podcast)" The post Generosity should be your platform, part 2 (podcast) appeared first on WeGrowMedia - Dan Blank ....

Sep 02, 2022•16 min

Anxiety and Sharing (Podcast)

Today I want to talk about the anxiety we feel when we share. So much of the work that I do is to help writers feel a sense of purpose and strategy in sharing their books, their writing, and their mission. But there are often hidden emotions and psychology which stops us from sharing, delays … Continue reading "Anxiety and Sharing (Podcast)" The post Anxiety and Sharing (Podcast) appeared first on WeGrowMedia - Dan Blank ....

Jul 21, 2022•21 min

Rejection is a normal part of the creative journey

Rejection is a normal part of the creative journey Author Fleur Bradley shared this recently: “I would say I have at least 1,000 rejections, though I stopped counting long ago.” Today I want to talk about why rejection is a common part of the creative journey, and how that should empower you to choose your … Continue reading "Rejection is a normal part of the creative journey" The post Rejection is a normal part of the creative journey appeared first on WeGrowMedia - Dan Blank ....

Jul 15, 2022•14 min

Can an introvert get good at marketing? (podcast)

Boundaries actually make better art, and help you get better at sharing what you create. We all have boundaries. We all have preferences that feel like they are rules set in stone. The one I run into most often is this: “I have a hard time sharing because I’m an introvert. Marketing just isn’t for … Continue reading "Can an introvert get good at marketing? (podcast)" The post Can an introvert get good at marketing? (podcast) appeared first on WeGrowMedia - Dan Blank ....

Jul 06, 2022•19 min

The marketing advice few writers want to hear (podcast)

I’ve asked this question to writers many many times: “Would you prefer people you know buy your book, or strangers.” Their face lights up with unquestioning certainty: “STRANGERS!” But what I often find is that to build momentum in how your creative work is shared, it starts with those you already have a connection with. … Continue reading "The marketing advice few writers want to hear (podcast)" The post The marketing advice few writers want to hear (podcast) appeared first on WeGrowMedia - Dan...

Jun 21, 2022•15 min

Generosity should be your platform (podcast)

Instead of just recommending a book here and there, instead of just doing a #FollowFriday on Twitter, instead of just linking to someone, what if you gushed about them? What if you celebrated them in a big way? What if you honored what they create? What if you took on the role of someone who shares … Continue reading "Generosity should be your platform (podcast)" The post Generosity should be your platform (podcast) appeared first on WeGrowMedia - Dan Blank ....

Jun 15, 2022•21 min

To engage readers: be consistent & delight them (podcast)

Today I want to discuss two strategies for effectively marketing your writing that may seem to conflict with each other. Yet, both are essential. Here they are: #1 Consistency Matters. #2 Delight and Surprise Your Audience. You can listen to the podcast by clicking ‘play’ below, or in the following places: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher … Continue reading "To engage readers: be consistent & delight them (podcast)" The post To engage readers: be consistent & delight them ...

Jun 07, 2022•23 min

4 critical steps to growing your audience (podcast)

Today I want to talk about how to reach your goals as a writer. That may be book sales, or book reviews, or appearances, or getting essays published, or developing a following, or so much else. I will cover four key areas from a marketing perspective: 1. Proximity Matters 2. Focus on Conversion 3. Understand … Continue reading "4 critical steps to growing your audience (podcast)" The post 4 critical steps to growing your audience (podcast) appeared first on WeGrowMedia - Dan Blank ....

Jun 01, 2022•34 min

“I’m so happy to be writing, I feel like this is where I was meant to end up,” with Corie Adjmi

Growing up, Corie Adjmi was always experimenting with creativity, but grew up in a house full of athletes: “In the bookcase in my house, there were very few books, but a lot of trophies. But they always gave me the opportunity to take classes.” That support translated into a life of dance, art, and then… … Continue reading "“I’m so happy to be writing, I feel like this is where I was meant to end up,” with Corie Adjmi" The post “I’m so happy to be writing, I feel like this is where I was meant t...

May 18, 2022•47 min

Create a Sharing System (Podcast)

Many writers and artists who consider how others will find their work look to the common channels: social media, email newsletters, and the like. But right away, they are confronted with challenges: “Um what do I share? And how often do I have to do that? And why will anyone care? And… shouldn’t I be … Continue reading "Create a Sharing System (Podcast)" The post Create a Sharing System (Podcast) appeared first on WeGrowMedia - Dan Blank ....

Apr 28, 2022•21 min

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