Creatives Get Real

Voice in written word is a very misunderstood topic that we are taking on with tips to help you. We share our own experiences with voice, confidence and fears.

- Rely on your speaking voice - see the corollary between writing and speaking.
- Create a simple daily writing practice (10 minutes/day)
- Write to one person rather than the masses
- Understanding your purpose or goals with the writing
- Work from an outline or notes
- Talk it out with a friend taking notes

We will be taking June off and will be back in July with a new season of topics.


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Sandi Keene:
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Roben-Marie:
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Roben-Marie & Sandi discuss how to discover or recognize your creative style. We discuss the evolution and growth that happens in your style over the years. Redefining failure as a positive step in growth.

5 Tips for Finding Your Style:

- Take classes
- Experiment in different mediums
- Evaluate why you like certain Instagram posts
- Start a Pinterest board or Instagram collection
- Looking at your past work

LINKS
Roben-Marie:
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Maker's Tech U

Sandi Keene:
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Coaching

In this episode of the Creatives Get Real podcast, Roben-Marie and Sandi are offering ways you can use this unusual time to boost your business. They list 10 categories for business growth.

1. Build your Social Media audience
2. Creating/Updating your website
3. Learn Affiliate programs
4. Join a business class or Membership site
5. Build your email list
6. Send a newsletter
7. Upgrade your photography skills
8. Hire a coach
9. Find an accountability partner
10. Barter skills


OUR LINKS
Sandi Keene:
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Popup Art Classes
Coaching
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Roben-Marie:
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Maker's Tech U
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In this episode of the Creatives Get Real podcast, Roben-Marie and Sandi are offering 14 ways to boost your creativity.  Whether it’s a “shelter in place”, an online challenge or a vacation-how do you take advantage of a block of time to boost your creativity?

Ideas Discussed:
1. Participate in an online community
2. Organize your studio
3. Develop a daily creative habit
4. Take/Finish an online class
5. Join a live-stream paint-along
6. Start and Inspiration Journal
7. Create goals & action steps via a list
8. Learn color mixing and find your palette
9. Buy a new art book or magazine
10. Borrow supplies from a friend
11. Get a creativity partner
12. Join an online challenge
13. Making gifts for others
14. Post on Instagram


LINKS
Roben-Marie:
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Maker's Tech U

Sandi Keene:
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Coaching

The 24 Hour Rule is so important in our personal, business and social media lives. In this episode we re-play our most requested episode. It a great reminder of taking your time before you make an important decision and how to say no gracefully yet effectively.  Enjoy it for the first time or take another listen.  It is a valuable reminder we all need!


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Sandi Keene:
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Roben-Marie:
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Maker's Tech U
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Roben-Marie and Sandi talk about their favorites in 25 categories. This light and frothy episode is meant for entertainment while you create, cook or unload the dishwasher yet again.  Spend a little time getting to know them a better.  They would love to hear your favorites as well so tag them on Instagram: @robenmarie and @sandikeene.

Our Favorites Categories: Book, Dessert, Meal, Song, Best Vacation Ever, Getaway Place, Soap, Candle Scent, Potato Chips, Chocolate, Hot Drink/Cold Drink, Thing to Get in the Mail, TV Show Past/Present, Movie, Binge Worthy Guilty Pleasure, Perfume, YouTube Channel, Podcast, Purse Snack, Paint Color, Paper, Brush Brand, Online Art Store, Gift Shop and Inspirational Book.


LINKS
Roben-Marie:
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Maker's Tech U

Sandi Keene:
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Coaching

Sandi & Roben-Marie each take a common art/crafting item and find 5 creative uses that perhaps you had not considered. This is another episode in our quarantine sessions during the COVID-19 2020 lockdown. 


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Sandi Keene:
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Roben-Marie:
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Maker's Tech U
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Our first podcast dealing with the quarantine situation. Like you, we are struggling with our new normal and are seeking ways to find joy in our daily life. We are sharing a list of the things that are creating light, laughter and comfort. We hope that one or two of these might help you as well.

Mentioned:
The app Roben-Marie mentioned is Marco Polo. 
The Instagram account Sandi mentioned is @goodnews_movement 
The 100 Day Project can be found HERE.


LINKS
Roben-Marie:
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Maker's Tech U

Sandi Keene:
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Popup Art Classes
Coaching

Struggling with captions for your IG or other social media account? We have 10 ideas of how to handle your captions in an engaging way.

1. Ask a specific, targeted question.
2. Personal thoughts/Your Story
3. Why is this important to you?
4. Discuss technique
5. Supplies - why do you use them or why you don't like them
6. Share a tip or trick
7. Show the Behind the Scenes shots
8. Work in Progress - photos and thoughts
9. Your life update
10. Inspiration behind the photo

Mentioned
Pritt Glue Sticks
Bucky's Convenience Stores

OUR LINKS
Sandi Keene:
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Popup Art Classes
Coaching
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Roben-Marie:
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Maker's Tech U
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What is a "flat lay"? How do you quickly, inexpensively and easily style your photo?

 - Consider a background like a white canvas, poster board, your dining room table, your flooring, wrapping paper etc to get that beautiful background
 - Bring your style and brand colors into your photo
 - Add your art supplies in our photos (they almost always match)
 - Shop your house for accessories and home decor.
 - Office supplies are a great addition.
 - Add house plants, bowls, notebooks, chopstick holders, journals, twigs, leaves, flowers, in the corners of your photos.
 - Ready to increase your stylings? Look at flat lay surfaces online and purchase a few.  Add specialty lighting either natural or artificial. Add more white space to your photos to create room for graphics or just for impact.

Mentioned: The Art Bit Clip: A Tutorial

LINKS
Roben-Marie:
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Maker's Tech U

Sandi Keene:
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