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Treating Your Art as a Business
24 juni 2021 · 23 min
Do you treat your art as if it were a business? You need to start treating this as an investment, just as someone starting a more traditional business would. Amie and James talk about the why and the how of doing it. Lees meer
Insta accounts mentioned
Viv — @rust_creative
MJ — @mjunleashed_
Nanna — @_justnanna
Kay — @startupcreative
We have an EOFY sale on! 20% off store wide until midnight 30th June AEST!
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Why Shitty Art Matters
10 juni 2021 · 27 min
Amie and James clear up some of the confusion around the concept of “shitty art”. Does it mean we are meant to be bad creatives? Does it mean we can’t ever make good art? Well, no… in fact, it’s the key to making great art! This episode involves live listener questions. Lees meer
You can support our podcast by purchasing something from Amie’s store: www.amiemcnee.com/shop
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Structures and Routines for Creatives
3 juni 2021 · 25 min
Amie and James talk about their new daily routine, why they decided more structure would help their creativity, and how people with a 9-5 can build a creative routine.
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Coming Up With Ideas
27 mei 2021 · 26 min
This week, Amie and James talk about the importance of taking time to slow down and think; the balance between thinking and acting; and what sort of activities we use to help our brains tick over. Lees meer
Amie’s new course—her most comprehensive offering yet with guest appearances from James—is out now: https://www.amiemcnee.com/we-need-your-art-course
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Q and A #2
12 mei 2021 · 27 min
We’ve so many great questions in the last few weeks that we thought it was time for another Q and A! Topics covered include: boundaries, imperfect workspaces, whether creativity is selfish in a world with so many problems, and more!
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You’re Doing Product Launches Wrong
5 mei 2021 · 32 min
Are you launching a product soon? Or did you launch recently and felt like your product flopped? Amie and James discuss what they’ve learned from eight product launches (including a massive flop) and talk about how to give your art the best chance of success. Lees meer
Amie’s website: www.amiemcnee.com
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Brooke Solis: Rest and Rebellion (Re-Release)
29 april 2021 · 40 min
We’re re-releasing this magical podcast after it fell off the catalogue in the website re-build. Brooke has taught us so much about rest and creative abundance. Listen to the magic! Lees meer
You can find Brooke on insta @thebrookesolis
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Learning How To Look After Yourself
23 april 2021 · 25 min
Amie and James talk about how to rest effectively; how to find what sort of rest works for you; and what good rest feels like. Lees meer
Amie’s book on burnout is available on her website: amiemcnee.com
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The Power of Quiet Creators
16 april 2021 · 20 min
This episode is for you the quiet artist, the slow artist, the artist who thrives on peace, the artist who does so much good work but unseen amongst all the BIG personalities. It’s a hug from us to you. Lees meer
We forgot to mention it in the pod, but, Quiet by Susan Cain is a great follow up read!
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Q and A #1
8 april 2021 · 30 min
Amie and James answer listener questions including: how do you deal with lulls in business; how to pick and focus on one project; and when to quit your job and create full time PLUS several more.
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Discovering Your Own Pace
29 maart 2021 · 21 min
Let’s face it, the pace the world wants us to go at is fucked. Amie and James talk about how we can find our own rhythm; why your boss is an idiot; how the best way to be productive is often to do less; and the importance of recognising how different our energy levels are. Lees meer
Amie’s website: www.amiemcnee.com
James’ website: www.jameswinestock.com
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Comparison and Jealousy Live on Clubhouse
19 maart 2021 · 20 min
Amie and James join Viv Kruckow of Rust Creative live on clubhouse to talk about the positive side of comparing ourselves to other artists. Lees meer
If you want to be a part of the podcast, look out for links to our clubhouse chats on Amie’s instagram and find Amie on clubhouse, username: Amie Mcnee. We’ll hopefully do another one next week.
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Why You Should Just Do The Bare Minimum
4 maart 2021 · 22 min
Amie and James talk a lot about small goals. Here, they talk about a key metric you can use when setting those goals: the bare minimum. It’s a lifesaver that will help you create with energy and can actually help you create more in the long run. Lees meer
Amie’s Website: amiemcnee.com
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Ego And Creativity
25 februari 2021 · 21 min
Amie and James are back for Season 4 to talk about times their egos have gotten in the way of their creativity. They discuss the good and bad of ego, and how to cope with the times where it needs to be soothed or curtailed.
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Consistency: the Antidote to Hustle
19 februari 2021 · 26 min
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Perfectionism and Race: A Conversation with Talise Burton
19 februari 2021 · 27 min
Why are these old epidodes suddenly appearing in your feed? When we re-did Amie’s website, we also had to change over our podcast feed. This meant we needed to re-upload every Unpublished episode. I (James) really couldn’t face the task at the time so I’m doing it now! Lees meer
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Getting Your Partner To Support Your Creative Journey
18 december 2020 · 22 min
In the last podcast for the year, Amie and James talk about how we can be in relationships that help support our art.
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Creating Over The Holidays
3 december 2020 · 27 min
December and January can be challenging times for creatives. It’s tricky to find a good balance between rest and keeping momentum. We also often have to field difficult questions from family. Amie and James talk about how to keep momentum going and how to deal with unhelpful friends and relatives. Lees meer
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Does Creating Have To Be Fun?
27 november 2020 · 20 min
Is it okay to feel like creating is a bit of grind sometimes? Or should it always be like play? Lees meer
Check out Amie’s new website: www.amiemcnee.com
If you’ve noticed some old eps disappear, it’s probably due to the website switch over. We’ll be working to put them all up over the next few weeks.
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Comparison and Jealousy
24 november 2020 · 31 min
Do you compare yourself to other artists? Do you find yourself playing small because you think other people are “better”? Amie and James talk about how they approach comparison and how to use comparison to enhance your creative journey. Lees meer
Amie’s Website: www.amiemcnee.com
James’ blog: www.jameswinestock.com
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Can You Learn to Be More Creative?
24 november 2020 · 21 min
Amie and James talk about the importance of having a growth mindset as a creative. You are not stuck where you are now! You can grow and learn. Stop thinking about where your skill and craft are right now; start thinking about how you can grow. Lees meer
This is also a good one for anyone who thinks they aren’t creative. We talk about why this isn’t true!
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Do You Need To Be On Social Media?
24 november 2020 · 51 min
Our wonderful friend, writer and creative Aubrey Tate, joins us to talk all things Social Media. We look at questions like: Is it necessary for artists to have a social media presence? Should we quit social media? Are there upsides to being on socials? Lees meer
It’s a wide ranging conversation that touches on business, mental health, and creativity.
A bit about Aubrey in her own words: My name is Aubrey. I’m currently based in the Portland, OR metro area. I am a writer of fiction and non-fiction, maker of things, deep thinker, and advocate for self love and mental health. I am on a mission to create a life of my own crafting and make art that speaks to my soul, while encouraging other artists to do what calls them (not what they are told).
Here’s where you can find Aubrey:
Website: artistoflife.net (this is brand new and she is adding features all the time).
Discord link: https://discord.gg/ZaMyxh6
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Tips for NANOWRIMO
24 november 2020 · 25 min
NANOWRIMO is coming up in a couple of days. Amie and James are both taking part (with caveats). They share their tips for participating in a creative sprint and how to avoid some of the pitfalls involved.
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Do You Need To Be Lucky To "Make It" As An Artist?
24 november 2020 · 32 min
Is creative success purely dependent on luck? It’s not an easy question to answer. Like everything in life, luck plays a part. In a sense, it’s luck that you’re reading this podcast description right now. Lees meer
But we are living in an exciting time where there are more opportunities for artists than ever before. The internet makes Renaissance Florence look like a backwater.
In this episode, Amie and James discuss the delicate balance between luck and making our own opportunities.
www.amiemcnee.com
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Consistency: the Antidote to Hustle
8 oktober 2020 · 26 min
We're re-uploading old episodes now that we've switched to Anchor. This is a bit of a test! Lees meer
Still a great episode worth checking out!
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When Your Projects Aren't On Track
3 oktober 2020 · 16 min
Got another old episode for you! Not even sure what this one is about, just got the title. I have no memory of recording it... Hey, don't look at me like that! You try and remember something you did for 15 minutes on a random date last year! Let me know what you think/what it's about. Lees meer