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How to Deal with a Creative Block
Right now, I'm at the end of another creative block. I'm an amateur photographer and when I'm in the creative zone, I can take dozens of photos a day and the very least, feel satisfied with them, but when you're stuck in a creative block, it is difficult, you go through the motions, just crafting and curating your art for the sake of doing so. And it's immensely frustrating whether it is your profession or you're like me, and it's something you enjoy.
By Michael Jones8 years ago in Journal
The Truth About Graduate Jobs...
So a friend of mine recently shared his opinions on life after uni and what challenges you'll face when searching for a graduate or full-time job, personally I felt his message should be further spread, along with the advice it holds.
By Francis Milligan8 years ago in Journal
Dear Drama School Graduates
So you recently finished drama school and maybe things aren’t going exactly as you hoped. Not all the time at least. It’s okay. You’re not alone and you can relax knowing that things don’t always go perfectly for anyone. Yes, established actors included.
By Arghierenia Kyrimi8 years ago in Journal
7 Ways to Be a Successful Manager
In this short article, I will be giving you some advice on something all managers are experiencing or already have experienced. Taking on a team of staff... This will help you whether it's your first time managing a team or if you've already done it but you're just looking for some pointers!
By James Gunn8 years ago in Journal
Life-Advice from an 18-Year-Old
The moisture clings to my clothes, dragging the baby hairs from my bun and into my eyes. An unbearable heat buoys lazy flies around my face – their perpetual buzzing like the white-noise of the forest. My back aches; ankles buckling under the weight of the pack that is glued to my back by the copious amount of sweat I’ve accumulated under the trees. A vine twists around my boot, the worn sole covered in decaying leaves. I trip, reaching for the closest tree but instead breaking through foliage, stumbling out into the most beautiful scene. A ravine. An open beauty made of rock and leaf – red and green – completely devoid of human life. A deep rumbling comes from below – underscoring the annoying buzz of insects – the refreshing sound of crystal water, an unstoppable current carrying life. I take it all in, in awe, and fall inwards...
By Amy Upchurch8 years ago in Journal
Bad Review on Sedalia Designs Jewelry Affiliate Company
As an consultant for Sedalia Designs, I joined two weeks before I left. This is a work from home job that you can earn commission off of jewelry you sell. They expect you to learn tons of information and rules that are spread out in three separate Facebook groups, emails, and Facebook group chats. Some of these rules are not particularly clear to a person on what they shouldn't do. This work from home company claims you get your own back office, but when you do get it, you are told from Sedalia Designs to not touch most of it. I sell leggings from La La Leggings and have the same back office, but never once was I told to not touch anything in it. So why give it to the person if they can't really use it? I was trying to do right by the company and read all the information and try to understand it. There was some information that told us to not touch the back office with some screenshots with a big X over the personal details section, but not the promotional tools section in the Facebook groups. Also, I heard from one person from the management team to not touch the themes. So I figured that we could still use the promotional tools in our back office. I used one of the tools and posted that I did on one of the group chats to give a tip to everyone that advertises with social media. I was told I should contact the owner to run it by her and to write a support ticket because my affiliate link could be broken.
By Missey Finley8 years ago in Journal
A Quick Guide to Email Marketing: For Beginners
The modern world is incorporated with a plethora of options especially in regards to communication. Several alternatives to traditional emailing have been invented such as "the instant messaging services" provided by social media websites; however, email is still a commonly used service utilized by billions all over the world predominantly for professional communication. With all the noise and traffic of social media in our lives, emails and inboxes have become a place of solitude for individuals. Before a business/company steps into that world of solitude of their prospective customer, it becomes imperative to respect their privacy. Spamming will always end your business up in the spam or trash folder. In order to craft a great email marketing campaign, a marketing manager needs to learn the various basics involved from the ground up. Email marketing is not just about sending out emails, it is much more than that. It involves getting up and looking at people's behavior and analyzing what type of emails make it to their inbox instead of ending up in the trash. Consider emails like a home to your prospective customer, hence you need to be careful while stepping into someone's house. You need to keep up your manners and then craft an email that not only gets their attention but also compels them to make use of your product or your service. Even the most professional marketing experts first need to craft a careful strategy that explains the customer the reason why their email address is needed. A lot of questions pop into the mind of an individual when he is asked to provide his email address, he is generally scared of all the spamming. In order to commence with a great marketing strategy, the following are a few steps that need to be followed.
By Maheen Farhan8 years ago in Journal
5 Things Your Local Coffee Shop Barista Wants You To Know
It's no secret that in the United States, we love our coffee. We love our coffee a lot, in fact; so much so that in 2017, about half of the population (about 150 million Americans) drank espresso, lattes, cappuccino, or iced/cold coffee. There are currently 24,000 coffee shops across the country, and even more baristas at those shops to get you a morning cup of joe or craft you a latte. Sure, they greet you with a smile and a hot coffee, but do we really know what our baristas are thinking? Here are five things your local coffee shop barista wants you to know:
By Darien Walsh-Levi8 years ago in Journal
Confessions From a Bridal Stylist
It's the most important day of your life... so far. Every bride believes she will never have another day so special. While that is partially true, I wasn't allowed to point out the average bride is in her early 20s. She has many milestones ahead of her. Her wedding day will always be special, but bigger days are coming. I was forever silent about the years to come, and much more, until now.
By Elizabeth Godfrey8 years ago in Journal
A Question That Every Writer Gets
Now, there are many questions that writers get, like what inspired their story, will there be more books, so on and so forth. But there is always that one question that any writer gets that is just down to who is going to ask it first.
By Carly Mackay8 years ago in Journal
