1000 Words A Day Changed My Life - with Jami Attenberg #226
The right answer is never the fun answer. Over the years of this podcast we’ve always said - you must choose consistent, daily creative work over the allure of virality. Jami Attenberg is evidence that it works. She uses writing to explore other worlds and connect with a wider audience but it’s her consistency that has made the difference. In this episode you’ll learn how an accountability pact with a friend, turned into tweet which grew into "1000 Words of Summer". A project, which now has a global community of over 50,000 people, helping countless individuals finish projects and even secure book deals. Jamie emphasises that true success comes from relentless dedication and self-accountability, not waiting for external permission or allowing projects to "abandon ship". If you can commit to 1000 words a day, your life could change.I’m so excited to share this episode with the powerhouse Jami Attenberg, with you all!Let me know what you think :)Jami’s substack - Website - https://www.jamiattenberg.com/1000wordsInsta - https://www.instagram.com/jamiattenberg/ Get full access to Creative Rebels at creativerebels.substack.com/subscribe
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F**K What's 'Popular', Get Creative - with So-Hee Woo #225
Sure, on it’s surface this episode might sound like two Pokémon fans chatting about toys, but we got much deeper…I listen through each episode and take notes, before uploading and this episode garnered the most notes of any episode this season!So-Hee’s career is the definition of follow your curiosity. She has experimented, she’s gone from digital and cutting edge new tech to pshysical and traditional making.This episode deals with the very real issues of creating a sustainable career, the challenges of being a creative when you have a 9-5 and following your intuition - even when ‘market indicators’ are screaming that you’re wrong.So Hee Woo’s insta: https://www.instagram.com/soheewoo/?hl=enAnd her Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smoheesmooFor more creative rebels content, and to support the podcast, visit https://creativerebels.substack.com/ Get full access to Creative Rebels at creativerebels.substack.com/subscribe
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The Confidence to be An Artist - with Brooke Cormier #224
Brooke Cormier says that to make it as an artist you need ‘delusional confidence’. And I agree.In over 200 interviews on this show, speaking with the very best creatives in the entire world, self belief is a reoccuring trait.If you can find the bravery to declare yourself an artist and you keep showing up, even when it feels as though no body cares, things will start to happen.There are also some big lessons in this episode about why people actually buy art, the main roadblocks all creatives face and the importance of following our curiosity.As always, share this with a creative friend! And we’ll see you again next week when we talk to incredible creative and maker So-Hee Woo. Get full access to Creative Rebels at creativerebels.substack.com/subscribe
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How Algorithms Affect Everything - with Adam Aleksic #223
Communication is the most important tool of the creative.It’s also often one of the most overlooked.I used to think the skill of my painting was the important part. I’ve realised it’s not.The important thing is to communicate what your art is about. That’s what grows your following and your career.Learning to communicate effectively is what will set you apart from everyone else in your field.This week’s guest is Adam Aleksic - the Etymology Nerd. He has built an audience of over 1.6 million followers on instagram.He’s been able to do this because he knows how to communicate.His approach is strategic and replicable. Even in the age of the algorithm.We often give mythical powers to the algorithms.Adam explains what they actually are and how they affect our entire lives- even down to the way we algo-speak.While the algorithms shape us we have a chance to use them to send our message into the world.Adam is proof that you can make the internet work for you and that it’s not as random as we think.Adam’s book - https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/468266/algospeak-by-aleksic-adam/9781529949148Adam's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/etymologynerd/ Get full access to Creative Rebels at creativerebels.substack.com/subscribe
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The Girl With No Internet - August Lamm #222
Attention is the world’s most valuable commodity.If you have a smartphone your attention is being quietly siphoned away from you. 30 minutes here, an hour there. It’s subtle and more dangerous than most of us will give credit.If your life is where your attention goes then, not to be too dramatic but your life is being stolen.I do believe it’s theft because it’s not accidental, it’s by design and I think we should be angry about it. Sure, we all enjoy certain aspects of being online but the game is not our enjoyment. Tech companies want us so addicted that we’re online 24/7.This all sounds like I’m leading towards the magic solution. Sorry, I don’t know the answer, I’m just as addicted as you. I’m hopeful though, because I’m at stage 1 - admitting I have a problem. From here we can start to work out some solutions.This week’s guest is August Lamm and she has found a solution, albeit a drastic one - she’s ditched the internet altogether.Some people can get quite angry about this decision, they think August is selfish and entitled.I’ll be honest, we’re lucky that this interview even happened. My UK number wasn’t working properly in New York. I could get imessage, but that’s no good for August’s brick phone.Share this episode with a friend (not if they’re offline though)There were times when I was trying to contact August but the New York Library was closed. One day I got a string of emails, ending with “I’m going to have to go. I’m using the computers in the Apple store and they’re getting pissed off with me”It’s slightly annoying to arrange meetings with an offline person. I’m sure August faces some of these difficulties every day. But I really don’t think it’s anything to be mad about. Your sanity is your responsibility and if that means not participating with what everyone else deems normal, so be it.I deleted WhatsApp about 7 years ago. I know it’s a pain for some people but I will never go back and if you really want to speak to me you’ll work it out.I’ve lost friends because I don’t drink alcohol.I leave parties at 9pm because I go to bed at 10.Your most important people will understand.When I first went sober it definitely wasn’t the norm. Now if you don’t drink, it’s pretty universally accepted.Maybe it’ll be that way with the internet someday. Maybe we’ll recognise that scrolling is worse than smoking. Maybe more and more of us will get offline.There are dumb phone communities popping up here and there and it feels like collectively we’re all starting to agree that our screen time is too high. Ditching the internet does feel extreme though and I really want to believe that there are less dramatic actions we can take. August disagrees. Only time will tell. Get full access to Creative Rebels at creativerebels.substack.com/subscribe
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