Effective Nerdcast - Helping Artists And Creators
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago -Effective Nerdcast aims to support and promote independent creators and artists. Whether you are a musician, comic book creator, filmmaker, blogger, or podcaster, Effective Nerd wants to help you be as successful as possible. We will cover topics such as productivity, creativity, time management, brainstorming, burnout, and more!
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10 Podcasts That Help Improve My Work
May 31, 2020 12:50 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBPodcasts are an excellent way to gain knowledge and insight in your free time. There are a plethora of podcasts on almost any topic. As a creator and website owner, I love podcasts that help me improve my work. Today I wanted to tell you about ten podcasts that have helped my blogging, website, professional and personal development, and creative journey. 1. SUPER DUTY TOUGH WORK Though this self-development podcast is geared toward hip hop artists, the advice they give is often applica...
12 Tips For Overcoming Creative Anxiety
May 18, 2020 03:30 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThis week on the podcast we discuss 12 ways to overcome creative anxiety. The creative process has many opportunities for anxiety to occur. Here are our best strategies for dealing with creativity and anxiety. We go over what causes anxiety in artists and creators, as well as methods for how to calm anxiety. Check us out on social media @effectivenerd. For more ways to step up your work, visit Effectivenerd.com
Introducing Hype Crumbs / Starting A New Project
May 11, 2020 03:30 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThis week on the podcast we discuss my new website hypecrumbs.com I recently decided to split Effective Nerd into two websites. I wanted to discuss why and how I did this. Starting a new project can be daunting. I wanted to use this as an opportunity for us to learn and grow together. In this episode, we also go over my personal style for starting a website, or starting a blog. Every project needs a website to serve as its "home base". Thinking of starting your own website? Get the b...
Fund Projects With Grocery Store Savings
April 27, 2020 03:30 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week on the podcast we discuss how to fund your creative projects by saving money at the grocery store. Funding is a big obstacle for indie creators. Many creators feel that they need to use crowdfunding or services like Patreon to fund their projects. However, you can get extra money for supplies, materials, equipment, etc. by saving money at the grocery store. There are many ways to save money at the grocery store. This includes planning your shopping trip, coupons, apps, and ...
10 Strategies For Overcoming Creative Burnout
April 20, 2020 03:30 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBThis week on the podcast we are discussing how to avoid creative burnout. As indie creators, we have a high workload. We don't just make art or content. We handle the marketing, promotion, and every other role of being a creative team. Wearing all of these different hats can cause stress, overwhelming feelings, and burnout. Here are 10 strategies for avoiding burnout in your creative projects, and burnout from work. 1. Have Great Time Management 2. Don't Be So Hard On Yourself 3. T...
SEO Part 2 - Tips and Strategies
April 13, 2020 03:30 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBThis is part two of the SEO basics set of episodes. If you have not listed to part one yet, make sure to go back to last week and check it out! This week on the Effective Nerdcast we talk about what indie creators and artists can do to improve their website. This is from both an SEO and a user experience perspective. We discuss important website factors, such as page speed, keywords, backlinks, site structure, and more! If you want to know how to improve your website, these episodes a...
SEO Part 1 - What is Search Engine Optimization?
April 06, 2020 03:30 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBA lot of you have asked me to do an episode about search engine optimization (SEO). Since this is a very big topic, I am going to do a few episodes about SEO. SEO is short for “Search Engine Optimization”. The term is used to describe how websites are interpreted by search engines. Services such as Google and Bing are constantly scanning webpages on the internet and ranking them based on their pieces of content. These are the results you see when you use a search engine. Having a good S...
13 Effective Brainstorming Strategies
March 30, 2020 03:30 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBToday I wanted to discuss 13 strategies for brainstorming your next creative project. Brainstorming is an important part of the creative process. Every project starts with a great idea. This is why it is crucial to have a process where you can generate great ideas. This episode is based on the article 13 Super Tips For Effective Brainstorming
21 Things For Creators To Do During Lockdown/Qaurantine
March 23, 2020 03:30 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBThis week we are discussing 21 things that creators can do during lockdown and quarantine. The coronavirus has had an impact on the way we work and live life. Many areas in the United States, and the world, are on lockdown and social distancing. Here is the list of 21 things creators can do during the coronavirus season: 1. Keep Creating! 2. Make a Todo/Goal List (Guide) 3. Brainstorm Future Projects (Guide) 4. Set Up Your Phone/Computer For Productivity (Guide) 5. Decrease Dist...
Getting Started Can Be The Hardest Part
March 16, 2020 03:30 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBWhen it comes to making creative projects or content, getting started is often the hardest part. A lot of thoughts and feelings can come up when we commit to making art. These feelings can put a stop to any plans we have. We can feel inadequate and overwhelmed. Giving in to these thoughts will ensure that our dreams will never become a reality. Today I wanted to discuss how we can overcome obstacles and get started on creative projects. This episode is based on: Getting Started Is The...
11 Problems Facing Indie Creators
March 05, 2020 13:55 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBWelcome to the Effective Nerdcast, the official podcast for EffectiveNerd.com! We aim to support and promote indie creators and artists. Today's episode contains 11 problems facing indie creators. I asked my audience about the biggest obstacles they face, and these are the most common answers. These 11 problems are: time management, creativity, work/life balance, finances, confidence, taking on multiple roles, business and marketing, burnout, deadlines, building an audience, and finish...