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Creative Itch
by Jef Lippiatt
Creatives face unique struggles, so prepare yourself for hot takes, trending topics, and authentic advice. Join published author and game designer Jef Lippiatt every week as he brings a unique perspective from over 20 years of experience. You are 15 minutes away from getting motivated to act on your creative itches. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creative-itch/support
Episodes
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Well That Took a Turn
When working with other creatives or vendors, things don't always go as expected. So what can you do? Follow up communication. Try reaching out in multiple ways if you aren't getting timely responses. Cut some slack. We all experience a bit of unpredictability from time to time. Weigh your…
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Connecting Different Dots
This week's episode is all about leveraging your work in new and novel ways to reach a different or larger audience. Branch out and use a different medium to open your creativity, but if you lack the time or the skills consider collaborating with another creative that can complement your work and...
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So You Failed, Now What?
So you failed, now what? Determine why you failed Carry what you learn forward to your next project, idea, etc. When is it time to change course? Remember, you failed – but you aren't a failure. TNP Feature Bump: That's the Name of the Podcast. Last week I was interviewed by the TNP crew in their...
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Learning is the Lesson
Understanding how we individually learn is a huge factor in our self-confidence and drive to keep learning. If you don't understand what methods are most effective in learning new information, hopefully this episode helps. Once you understand how you learn most efficiently, you can pause to…
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Grit - Unconventional Determination
Don't fall into the trap of the Hustle and Grind culture. It will leave you feeling burnt out and frustrated. In this always-on, instantly available culture Grit has become Undervalued Under-appreciated Undermined Sometimes having things instantly doesn't allow us to grow and appreciate the...
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Break Before Burnout
Have you experienced creative burnout? I'm guessing you have or at least known someone who has. I truly want to help other creatives avoid this as much as possible. But at the minimum, I want to help you recover from creative burnout as quickly as possible if you are currently in a creative…
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Personal Projects with Purpose
It is important to take on personal projects for growth and exploration. However, you need to avoid: spec work (don't work for free) vanity work - things that are trendy but not practical lacking a focus on the outcome Be specific and purposeful with your personal projects. Start the project with…
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Mentor Made
Mentorship isn't talked about enough in creative fields. Let's change that. Are you looking for a mentor? Let your network know you are looking for a mentor Be specific about the type of mentorship you are requesting Be specific with the time commitment you are requesting Be specific about the...
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AI & Ethics - A Hot Take
The problem of using Artificial Intelligence and maintaining Ethical standards. I'm in an Ethical Pickle. Problems with using AI: passing off the work as if you created it not giving attribution to the AI program used not knowing if the material the AI uses has copyright protection infringing on...
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Enticing Pricing - Strategies for Getting Paid
Make 2023 the year you really get confident with your pricing and take time to consider new ways to make money. How are you currently charging? Hourly - hourly can be great when the work is ambiguous and ongoing Project - project pricing gives you the freedom to have known pricing for specific...
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Goal Setting & Getting
Setting goals is important, especially as a creative when many interests and potential project ideas can distract us from accomplishing things that are already in progress. But, achieving goals can be a bit more complicated than just setting goals. Things to keep in mind: You need to dream big…
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Process That - How We Do Things
How do I process that? Understanding our personal processes is important for our own sanity, but also key to completing our work. I believe there are 3 main types process: Planner Procrastinator Frantic There are positives to planning and procrastinating, but being frantic doesn't appear to have...
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome is something we all have experienced at one point or another. But what is imposter syndrome? It is a general feeling that we are going to be found out to be a fraud, inexperienced, or just misinformed about something we thought we knew. Imposter Syndrome can lead to feelings of...
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Handling Haters
How are you currently handling haters? I ignore them I respond to them I believe them I am one At some point we are all likely to have some haters. Having haters is unpleasant, but if no one is being salty or argumentative with us about our creative work, perhaps it isn't our best work. It is...
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Artist or Designer: Hot Take
This episode goes beyond the labels of artist and designer. I dive into why this labels can be misleading for the creator to properly understand the context of their work. Additionally, I cover several of the reasons that cause artists to lose their focus and passion for their true art. I also…
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Following Your Creative Compass: Work that tracks with your goals
We all have an inner creative compass. If you know where you are going the compass can help keep you on track, but if you aren't sure where you are going hoping the compass will determine the destination is risky. There are four main categories of creative work that impact our creative journey…
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Ideas Beyond Bias: Divergent Lenses
Divergent Lenses Have we lost our sense of imagination or just how to properly use it? I propose that we collectively need to fall down the rabbit hole with purpose on a recurring basis. Approaching a problem through your own context creates a narrow solution funnel. You must be willing to get…
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Productivity: 3 Plus 1 Equals Improvement
The focus of this episode is Creative Productivity. Three Plus One Equals Improvement Improvement really is this simple. But that doesn't mean it is easy. Why does it seem so easy to get distracted? I'm not even going to try to answer that question today. But we all get distracted from time to...
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Looking Ahead - Trailer
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Creatives face unique struggles, so prepare yourself for hot takes, trending topics, and authentic advice. Join published author and game designer Jef Lippiatt every week as he brings a unique perspective from over 20 years of experience. You are 15 minutes away from getting motivated to act on your creative itches. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creative-itch/support
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Jef Lippiatt
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Creatives face unique struggles, so prepare yourself for hot takes, trending topics, and authentic advice. Join published author and game designer Jef Lippiatt every week as he brings a unique perspective from over 20 years of experience. You are 15 minutes away from getting motivated to act on...
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