7 Compelling reasons artists may want to ignore the advice to send out weekly...or even monthly. Plus a suggestion to replace the weekly pressure with something creative and enlivening. Something that you can do to support your soul, your art practice, and your art business- instead. "How often should I send out my art newsletter?" Not as often as you've been told.

The Number 1 Thing Most Artists Leave Off Their Websites, That Hurts Their Business the Most

Did you know Arbus loved studying mythology or that one of her favorite books was Alice in Wonderland? Come discover more about this genius who radically redirected the trajectory of modern photography.

Explore the empowering insights from 'Making a Literary Life' by Carolyn See and discover the charm of Charming Notes. A feel-good, life-changing Pro Tip for writers and artists. Learn why Charming Notes are vital to your art business and art practice and how to put a charming note together in 3 easy steps.

I recorded these affirmations to support you in overcoming specific, real-life doubts and stresses we artists/writers face. This isn't generic repetitive pablum. It's top-notch pablum. But seriously, here is a 10-minute confidence boost for kind-hearted creatives like you who just need to remember this: Your work is important to the world, and you matter even if there are days when you think you don't.

Identifying and saying no to a problem buyer will grant you a tremendous boon. It will allow you to focus on and remain open to doing business with the majority of kind-hearted folks out there who would love to buy your art, take your class, or be your mentoring client. Discover the seven red flags artists often miss and get 7 bonus strategies on how to leap over loons and be on your merry way.

What is a Beta Reader? Are they free? Why would you need one? What questions should you ask a beta reader? What's the difference between a beta reader and an editor? What is the difference between a beta reader and a proofreader? Come find out in this 20-minute irreverent romp through the topic. This Charmed Studio episode is especially good for artists who write.

Discover why it's NOT a great idea to read your own reviews. Find out what you can do instead to stretch out your creative wings and see your art practice soar. Should you read your book reviews? Should you read reviews of your art shows? This podcast shares wisdom from uber-successful artists and writers who have found joy and freedom from leaving review reading in the rearview mirror.

What if almost everything you've been taught about how to sell more art on Instagram was just plain wrong? What if IT DOESN'T MATTER how many followers you have? I bet you already have enough, and you already are enough. What if what actually matters is that you take a certain love-based action I share with you in this short podcast? I think you can have more fun, make more friends, and sell more art by giving this heart-centered method a whirl. Hope this helps.

Are you an artist who cringes when you try to be real or funny on the page? You may start with great intentions. But ten minutes in do you find yourself stuffing your authenticity up the chimney and writing the same old lifeless porridge in your newsletter or social media? You are not alone. Come with me and resist the clutches of conformity. Let beloved, outrageous, writing teacher Anne Lamott, come to your writing rescue for the next 30 minutes. This episode will calm, inform and inspire you to allow more of the relatable, TRUE YOU into your writing. Listen to 13 of Anne Lamott's greatest writing tips that I have custom-tailored just for artists.

Did Pompeii Have Gardens? Heck Yes! Here’s Exactly What Those Enchanted Roman Villa Gardens Looked Like and How To Recreate a Mini-Version of a Pompeiian Pleasure Garden For Yourself. This podcast includes an interview with the Getty Villa's Michael DeHart.

Which 2 laptops are the best for artists? This episode will help you pick a laptop so you can lower stress, raise self-esteem, and make more money via your creativity.

What oil can infuse you with self-belief? What oil summons up courage? Which scent calms weary nerves and helps you be your authentic self when marketing? This Unusual 4 Oil Aromatherapy Toolkit can be a huge help on marketing days. Come learn from Sharon Mayberry, certified clinical aromatherapist and owner of The Rockrose Apothecary.

Where should I hang my hummingbird feeder? What's the best feeder to buy? How about the best food recipe? How do I attract hummers to my house? I interviewed hummingbird rescuers and ornithologists to give you the skinny on buying the best feeder (it's under 10 bucks!) And listen to find out how to set it up (in under ten minutes!) You really can help hummingbirds and bask in their magic this year. Find out how now.

4 Weird & Wonderful Ways To Better Protect Your Mental Health Courtesy of Writer and Scientist Rachel Carson.

What if I told you, you could create an excellent blog post just by writing a list? You can. Find out why THE LIST POST is the Single, Easiest Kind of Post For Artists To Write and How To Create One in 5 Simple Steps. Stop dreading writing your art blog or art newsletter! This technique will help you leap over stress and overwhelm and craft meaningful art posts your readers will thank you for. Hardly any artists write List Posts, be bold, try it, and thrive. :)

Listen to find out how to employ rest to help your art business take off. This podcast could have been titled: FOR GOD SAKES, TAKE 4 DAYS OFF! It is essentially the advice I would have given to my younger self. Also find out why Warren Buffett, (the king of rest and money) can be an artist's Fairy Grandfather.

If you have ever suffered a crushing "professional critique" from a professor in art school, a teacher in college, or a fellow artists-get in here. This podcast may help you grow new wings and see what happened with new eyes. How you can fend off envy and fly higher than ever.

Want more devoted collectors? Want to have more fun in your studio and in your life? Linda Blondheim, a maverick, accomplished Florida painter and naturalist, helps us see the grand benefits of NOT caring what "important" people think. We'll also back up the ideas floating around this podcast with the surprising recent research from Harvard claiming happiness usually comes first, then success follows. Not the other way around.

Ever worry your mailing list is too small? Don't focus on growing it larger. Do this instead. How Appreciating The Subscribers You Are Already Blessed With Can Open The Door To Extraordinary Things. Great podcast for heart-based artists and writers like you who want to enjoy the prosperity and genuine connection that can naturally spring from the mailing list you ALREADY have.