Tag: creator

10 posts
Welcome to Cinema Ex Machina

Welcome to Cinema Ex Machina

The goal of this publication is for you to make informed, excellent decisions in your work.

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Mar 15, 2026

Gunkroad

The creator-economy service Gumroad decided to open-source its platform at a suspiciously convenient time. (And even “open source” might be stretching it.)

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Apr 6, 2025

The 3 Mistakes New Creators Make

Most new creators stall before they start. Avoid these 3 common mistakes - and learn where to focus instead. Create. Publish. Share.

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Mar 24, 2025

From 21 to 1000 - Lessons in Growth

What I learned from growing Tiny Improvements to 1000 readers

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Dec 2, 2024

You're 8 episodes away from being in the top 20%

A shift in perspective can help you stay motivated on your journey to the top. Set achievable goals and measure your progress to keep moving forward.

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Jul 30, 2024

Impostor Syndrome: The monster in your head

Impostor syndrome is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their skills, talents, or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud.

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Jun 18, 2024

Takeaways from VidCon's creator track

Last week, I went to VidCon in Anaheim, California. It was my first time as a creator at the event. Here are my three takeaways from the conference.

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Jun 27, 2023

Building your brand in the developer community

Learn how to build a personal brand as a developer or product builder to differentiate yourself in the tech industry and gain recognition for your work. Authenticity and consistency are key to attracting the right people and opportunities. Follow these steps to get started.

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Dec 13, 2022

Put a fork in it - how to know when your work is ready to publish

Deciding when your work is "done" can be a crippling decision for creators. Let's talk about that.

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Nov 22, 2022

No Computers Allowed

Thinking about what, exactly, remote work and the creator economy looked like before all these computers got in the way.

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Jul 9, 2021