The Creative Shift with Dan Blank

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Dan Blank interviews writers and artists who have doubled-down on their creative vision. He delves deep into how they moved from merely dabbling with ideas to becoming someone who creates, finishes, and shares their work.

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February 9, 202416 min

Launching Two Books in Six Months, a Case Study (podcast)

In the past year, I have worked with author Mary Carroll Mooreto help her release two novels within six months of each other. There is so much to learn from this experience, I wanted to share it in a mega case study today. You can listen to the podcast by clicking ‘play’ below, or in … <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com/launching-two-books-in-six-months-a-case-study-podcast/" class="more-link">Continue reading "Launching Two Books in Six Months, a Case Study (podcast)"</a> The post <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com/launching-two-books-in-six-months-a-case-study-podcast/">Launching Two Books in Six Months, a Case Study (podcast)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com">WeGrowMedia - Dan Blank</a>.

January 26, 202413 min

Moving Beyond ‘Likes’ to Real Connections with Readers (Podcast)

Today I want to share a case study on how to engage your readers by focusing on story and emotions. As a writer, you share in your newsletter or social media because you hope it connects with people in a meaningful way. What do we all feel before clicking “publish?” Crickets — no one engaging, … <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com/moving-beyond-likes-to-real-connections-with-readers-podcast/" class="more-link">Continue reading "Moving Beyond ‘Likes’ to Real Connections with Readers (Podcast)"</a> The post <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com/moving-beyond-likes-to-real-connections-with-readers-podcast/">Moving Beyond ‘Likes’ to Real Connections with Readers (Podcast)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com">WeGrowMedia - Dan Blank</a>.

December 18, 202318 min

Celebrate What You Create (podcast)

It is so tempting for each of us to just focus on the items that are still undone on our to-do lists. To constantly be focused on tomorrow, next week, next month, and next year. But when we pause, even for a moment, to recognize what we have created and learned, I feel that is … <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com/celebrate-what-you-create-podcast/" class="more-link">Continue reading "Celebrate What You Create (podcast)"</a> The post <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com/celebrate-what-you-create-podcast/">Celebrate What You Create (podcast)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com">WeGrowMedia - Dan Blank</a>.

July 25, 202319 min

Take the Creative Risk (podcast)

Today I want to remind you of something incredibly important: you get to choose. You get to choose if and how you create. You get to choose if and how you publish. You get to choose if and how you share. I want to share two stories of people taking a bold creative risk, and … <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com/take-the-creative-risk-podcast/" class="more-link">Continue reading "Take the Creative Risk (podcast)"</a> The post <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com/take-the-creative-risk-podcast/">Take the Creative Risk (podcast)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com">WeGrowMedia - Dan Blank</a>.

July 5, 202319 min

Feeling stuck? Define your values. (podcast)

Recently, I was speaking with a writer who described feeling stuck. They were in a rut, believing in the work they do, but just demotivated on a day-to-day basis. This conversation resonated with me for many reasons. If you are a writer or creator who sometimes wonders if you are in burnout, if you are … <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com/feeling-stuck-define-your-values-podcast/" class="more-link">Continue reading "Feeling stuck? Define your values. (podcast)"</a> The post <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com/feeling-stuck-define-your-values-podcast/">Feeling stuck? Define your values. (podcast)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com">WeGrowMedia - Dan Blank</a>.

June 20, 202310 min

Art lasts… (podcast)

Today I want to talk about why we create and share. This is something I meditate on all the time, and it is why I work with writers. This week in particular I’ve been thinking about it a lot because I heard of the death of one of my favorite musicians. As I considered his … <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com/art-lasts-podcast/" class="more-link">Continue reading "Art lasts… (podcast)"</a> The post <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com/art-lasts-podcast/">Art lasts… (podcast)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com">WeGrowMedia - Dan Blank</a>.

June 6, 202327 min

Will 10,000 followers get you a book deal? (podcast)

I have heard versions of this from many writers over the years: “An agent told me that if I had 10,000 followers, they would sign me.” Is that true? I don’t think so. Largely, I think this number is entirely made up. What agents and publishers may instead be seeking is a writer’s ability to … <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com/will-10000-followers-get-you-a-book-deal-podcast/" class="more-link">Continue reading "Will 10,000 followers get you a book deal? (podcast)"</a> The post <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com/will-10000-followers-get-you-a-book-deal-podcast/">Will 10,000 followers get you a book deal? (podcast)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com">WeGrowMedia - Dan Blank</a>.

May 29, 202318 min

Why take the risk of sharing? (podcast)

If you are a writer, why bother sharing? Why spend your time and energy sharing on social media, starting a newsletter, or vying for attention at all? Sharing is a risk. Yet, I find that sharing what we create and why opens up the possibility for so many good things. I believe that sharing deeply … <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com/why-take-the-risk-of-sharing-podcast/" class="more-link">Continue reading "Why take the risk of sharing? (podcast)"</a> The post <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com/why-take-the-risk-of-sharing-podcast/">Why take the risk of sharing? (podcast)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com">WeGrowMedia - Dan Blank</a>.

May 19, 202313 min

A 6-Step Guide to Publishing a Bestselling Book (podcast)

Today I want to share a step-by-step guide to publishing a bestselling book. There are just 6 steps, and I will be clear about each one. As a model for this guide, I am going to use one of all-time favorite stories of creative success. Please bear with me here… I want to use the … <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com/a-6-step-guide-to-publishing-a-bestselling-book-podcast/" class="more-link">Continue reading "A 6-Step Guide to Publishing a Bestselling Book (podcast)"</a> The post <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com/a-6-step-guide-to-publishing-a-bestselling-book-podcast/">A 6-Step Guide to Publishing a Bestselling Book (podcast)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com">WeGrowMedia - Dan Blank</a>.

May 12, 202327 min

How Writers, Artists, and Creators Can Thrive in an AI World (podcast)

The more I see of it, the more I am understanding how AI (artificial intelligence) will change the fields of writing, art, and all creative fields in a profound way. Today I’ll share examples of what I’ve been seeing, but my first goal today is to make this episode useful to you. If you are … <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com/how-writers-artists-and-creators-can-thrive-in-an-ai-world-podcast/" class="more-link">Continue reading "How Writers, Artists, and Creators Can Thrive in an AI World (podcast)"</a> The post <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com/how-writers-artists-and-creators-can-thrive-in-an-ai-world-podcast/">How Writers, Artists, and Creators Can Thrive in an AI World (podcast)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com">WeGrowMedia - Dan Blank</a>.