Joshua Cleopas’ Post

Creative blocks can be incredibly frustrating charley, but they're also a natural part of the creative process, some people go for long walks or even exercise, i personally watch other creators do their thing or watch movies (with guilt) Sometimes seeing how others approach their craft can trigger new ideas or remind us of techniques we haven't used in a while.. Thanks for these tips Joshua!

Are you struggling with creative paralysis? You stare at the blank page, hoping for inspiration, but nothing comes. It happens to the best of us. So here’s a little trick that always works: 1) Write the worst possible headline you can think of 2) Then write an even worse one And voilà! You’ve given yourself permission to be bad. That’s all the freedom you need to start writing anything. In fact, try this now: “The world’s ugliest houseplant” Now quickly, write what comes to mind about it. See? You just wrote something. The more you create, the easier it becomes. Don’t wait for inspiration, create it.

Doing what I hate so I can do what I love. I'm seriously not a fan of every single LI post have a posed picture of the author... I would rather read their insights. But thats only an opinion. But different channels demand different content and a different energy. This pic of me is a recent screen grab from my latest YouTube video for my vintage brand - Plots & Pickles. I decided to share this as it comes from a source of challenge not ego. Many of my customers gave feedback that they didn't always get a sense of the item when in photographs and they also shared that they loved my energy for what I do. So one day I realised, why not use that energy and solve a problem at the same time - tell stories about the products while filming them. Seems simple... but I hate my own image, I struggle with my own voice and well, videos are hard. But it meets a need and it grows my business... and now. I LOVE IT. Very rarely do I miss one, I try to improve it a little each time, audio, editing or quality. I'm learning about YouTube and I am learning to get comfortable in this space. The most important thing is the process... this video only takes 45mins to create... but it takes a week to get ready for. The buying, the curating, the loading, the stories... all for 11mins to solve a problem for my customers and over time, improve my presenting skills. You don't need to do it beacuse everyone else is doing it. You don't have to do it the way other people do it. Do it for you. Do it your way. And do it with purpose. --- If you love vintage... come along for the journey: https://lnkd.in/gMx6AdTB

You won't stay in creative block for long using these 3 tips... Writer block occur due to 2 reasons 1. You have not written in a while. 2. You have been writing a lot from a while. After identifying where you stand let's begin to work on it. First scenario 1. Drop a gear and start! As simple as it could. Second scenario 1. Creativity pulls creativity 🖼:- Indulge in other creative activities. It could as simple as painting a picture. 2. Change places 🗺:- Reserve a place in your locality where you only go to relax. This will give you unique perspective. 3. Different path but same goal 🛣:- Read, listen, watch or talk about different genre try to find correlation between two or more things.

There is one book that I would recommend to every creator. Because it will transform your work in a way that you can’t imagine. That’s what the book "Show Your Work" did for me. It opened my eyes to new ways of sharing and creating. Here are 5 lessons from the book that will challenge how you think about creativity: ☑ Turn your flow into stock → Work a bit every day; it adds up to something big. ☑ Share something small every day → Daily sharing keeps you on the radar. ☑ Think process, not product → Show your journey, not just the final result. ☑ Open up your cabinet of curiosities → Reveal unexpected ideas; surprise your audience. ☑ Keep your day job → Balancing work gives you freedom to experiment. If you have read the book, I’d love to hear about your takeaways in the comments. Share your journey and watch it grow! ♻️ Repost this if you agree. PS: We help creators expand their audience with high-quality video editing. Hire us and let's power-packed💥 your video content Book a meeting → beecutstudio.com

I was 8 when my father’s thriving art business was wiped out overnight. That's when I learned a crucial lesson about change... Since I can remember, my dad was an artist who used to work with film and darkrooms. He had giant machines and a lot of skill to create his artwork. When computers came along, everything changed. Suddenly, any kid with a computer at home could do the same work, sometimes even better. This wiped out a whole industry overnight. My dad’s business didn’t survive this massive shift. Fast forward to today, and we’re seeing a similar revolution in the content world. AI and new tools have made it super easy to create high-quality content. What used to need professional writers, designers, and video editors can now be done by anyone. This shift has made our old business model less viable. We realized we must pivot to new markets where high-level expertise is still needed. But I still see so many people struggling with these simple tasks or paying way too much for simple services. Seriously, people still don't realize how super easy and effortless those things are! I’m considering hosting a webinar to show you how easy it is to do these things yourself—from creating a content strategy to making posts and visuals. It's a lot easier than most of you think. Yes, you still need to use your brain and think. There is no tool for that. But most talent and skill are no longer commodities. The playing field has been leveled under our feet. If enough of you are interested, I'll do it. I believe in teaching people to fish rather than just giving them a fish. If this sounds good to you and you want to control your content, let me know in the comments or with a like. Your feedback will help make this happen. Thank you again for all your amazing support. Let me know if you would be interested.

The most successful creators aren’t just creative—they’re disciplined. An undisciplined creator: • Gets a spark of inspiration • Starts a project • Never finishes it The result? Tons of unfinished projects, and no real progress. A disciplined creator: • Sets goals • Works consistently • Finishes and improves with each piece Many believe that creativity thrives in a free-flowing environment. But without structure & systems, that freedom often leads to wasted potential. Don't waste your creative potential. Harness it and turn your crazy ideas into reality. - Taylin John Simmonds PS. I often drop systems for aspiring writers here in my newsletter: taylinsimmonds.com

It's time for a challenge!!! Picture this: You're the author of a story where anything and everything goes. Create a storyline (it can be as simple or elaborate as you like) using the picture below for inspiration. We know you love a good challenge, and let us be honest - we do, too! We are waiting at the edge of our seats to see what your creative minds conjure up. Post your story in the comments section below! #creativewritingchallenge #storywriting #creativity #letyourmindrunfree

Sharing your story online can be challenging. Here’s how I’d do if I had to start over from 0: 1. Care less what people think · You’re building for you  · Be proud for having a vision  · Everyone is thinking on themselves 2. Don’t be afraid to test · Use stories from your pictures  · Share what you’re learning  · Borrow authority 3. Use tested frameworks · Before-After-Bridge  · Attention-Interest-Desire-Action  · Event-Transformation-Takeaway-Call To Action Bonus: Show your flaws, mistakes and failures. Be more relatable. It might not be easy, but you’ll attract your true fans. PS: Are you trying to build your brand and to tell better stories?. I'm offering to write 3 long-form for 2 creators. Comment “STORY” and I will reach to see if you qualify.

Creative Vibes in Full Swing! 🎨✨ Just wrapped up an intense morning session diving into a fresh video project. There's something magical about getting lost in the creative flow, isn't there? 🌊 The editing process is where the real magic happens – piecing together the visual story, fine-tuning transitions, and adding those final touches that make all the difference. It's a meticulous dance of creativity and technical skill that never fails to give me a rush. 💻🎬 Hitting that 'export' button brings a sense of accomplishment that's truly unmatched. It's like putting the final brushstroke on a masterpiece. 🖌️ How about you? What's your creative outlet today? Whether it's video, design, writing, or any form of expression, I'd love to hear how you're channeling your inner artist! 🎭 #CreativeProcess #VideoEditing #DigitalStorytelling #CreativeFlow