Picture this.
You sit down at your computer with a cup of herbal tea in hand, noticing the fresh creamy hydrangeas on your desk. And, of course you smile, gently touching one of the petals.
You know it’s a tad silly to splurge on fresh flowers every Monday, but you spend time at your desk working each day, so it’s worth it.
Anything that creates that giddy I’ve-made-it feeling is worth it.
You scan your email, noticing that you’ve got 84 new comments on your latest blog post. One comment says, “Thank you so much for writing this post. It’s exactly what I needed to read right this second. You’re the only blog that I have to read every single time you post, because I don’t want to miss a thing.”
And, if you counted right, your PayPal account grew another $1328. Overnight. Like magic.
Except it’s not magic. You did the work day after day. Now, you see the rewards and can’t imagine life any other way.
You open up Spotify and click on your “inspire me” music list. ‘Best Day of My Life’ by American Authors pulses out of your speakers and you start to sway in your seat, singing along off key, of course.
At your right sits a pile of prints and original paintings to be shipped.
Thankfully, your newly full-time assistant will be doing all that for you today, because you’ve built a business around the stuff you actually love doing.
You glance at today’s to-do list:
- finalize today’s blog post and publish (and this post gives you that tingly, I-know-my-readers-are-gonna-love-it feeling)
- update Pinterest and Facebook (which you’ve mastered and truly enjoy the thirty minutes you spend on social media each day)
- work on that new painting that’s finally coming together (your absolute favorite part of the creative process)
- and if time permits, move onto another painting (which you’re hoping for cause a new idea has been tugging at your brain)
You sip on your tea, while publishing your blog post and then you move to your sketchbook to get that creative energy flowing through your blood. You’ve got another thirty minutes before your assistant arrives. Why not play a little?
Does this sound like a dream?
It is for most creative entrepreneurs. But, it can become a reality.
You can build a successful business around a life you’re excited about living.
And, I want to help you get there.
Most creatives I know that are actually making good money from their crafts say that their blogs were a HUGE reason their businesses have been so successful.
It’s how they reach their target market. It’s how they let their customers know about new products, sales and exciting updates. It’s how they share their hearts, thoughts and ideas with the world.
And, tomorrow, I’m teaching a course all about blogging and you can watch it for FREE and download the 75-page workbook just by RSVPing right here.
Through my blog I’ve: sold out group coaching programs, landed speaking gigs in front of thousands, been featured in Where Women Create, been interviewed for U.S. News and World Report, met my partner-in-crime, Mayi Carles, and so much more. My business wouldn’t be even close to where it is today without my blog.
If you’re thinking about starting a blog, have tried the whole blogging thing and gave up or blogging just doesn’t seem to work for you, I’d love for you to join me live May 1st-3rd and walk away feeling confident that you can build your own successful creative blog.
If you watch my workshop, you’ll learn how to:
- set blogging goals you’re honestly excited about reaching
- find your ideal reader and get her to read your blog
- make blogging oh-so-much fun so you don’t fizzle out after only a few months
- develop a content plan that’ll have you saying adios to blogger’s block
- distinguish yourself with style and voice
- write personality-filled copy that gets people to actually click on your headlines and read your posts
- take professional-quality photos for your blog
- promote your blog and increase your readership in way that feels good, avoiding those icky marketing tactics that make your stomach flip flop
- monetize your blog (yes—actual money in your piggy bank!)
- balance blogging and life (because having the tools to build a successful blog mean nothing without actually doing it)
If you’re interested, you can get FREE access if you watch the course live.
I’ll be taking questions from viewers online, so you’ll be able to have some control over the direction of the class. And, I’ll give you as much personal feedback as possible.
It’s posts like this, that make me wish I could make money off of my creativity AND coaching other creatives. That sounds heavenly! And the hydrangeas are a nice touch. 😀
You can! You can! It just takes time, finding your right people, and practicing patience. 🙂
😀 I haven’t figured out what creative talent I have, that I could sell…lol. I do photography, and crochet, but those are a dime a dozen.
To clarify…dime a dozen was a poor way to put it. I just mean….the market is saturated with both photographers & crocheters, and i don’t think I really have anything that sets me apart on those…:/ I crave this though. I desire to make a living through creativity…I just don’t know what.
Yes, it is very saturated HOWEVER only you are you! If I said, there are already a ton of business coaches out there, then I would’ve given up on something that has become my full-time gig.
You do have something that sets you apart…you just have to keep working on it. It takes time to develop and figure out that personal style aspect.
Hi April
I cant wait to watch your workshop but my volume is not loud enough when i press to watch your
workshop?? low recording possibly – or my computer needs adjusting somewhere??
i will probably have to buy and download this workbook, how long would it take to receive ,I love all of your great business advice and you have great ideas and you are like a mentor for me online.. love watching you..
🙂 annette (australia)
Hmmmmm…..what exactly do you mean because we haven’t done anything for the workshop yet? Do you mean the intro video on the main page?
Your computer audio settings might need to be increased. Do you have headphones that you could plug into your computer and listen that way?
Just RSVP and you get the workbook for FREE. You don’t have to buy it! If you do buy the class, the workbook won’t be mailed to you. It’s a digital download, so you’ll need to print it either way.
Thank you so much for your interest! I can’t wait!
PS love the flowers and vase that’s its in! annette australia!:-)
Thanks Annette! I love hydrangeas!
I can’t believe I’m going to meet you and experience your amazing workshop live tomorrow! Whee!!! I’m going to take so many notes because I truly want my blog to be as good as it can be.
It was absolutely amazing to meet you in person! Thank you so very much for being apart of that course–it wouldn’t have been the same without you.
Can’t watch the free version so I bought it to watch this weekend – very excited for it! 🙂
Yay! I hope you get soooooooo much out of it!
omg, you are going to think I am following your advice about ‘stalking’ a little too closely because I already sent you an e-mail… but I just have to say ‘thank you’ again for this amazing class you are teaching. Many brilliant nuggets already!! My favorite one? Get Started NOW… and meet yourself where you are. So, I did, and during lunch I posted to my blog! Thank you April! xoxo
Awesome work! Absolutely start before you’re ready….where you’re at!
Thank you so very much for the kind words. I’ll be answering email shortly! 🙂
I’m so looking forward to reading through all the information on this site! Loved Day 1 of your blogging workshop. My blog is going to be 3 years old this May and I’m hoping this year to take it to the next level. Looking forward to putting some of your best practices to work for me!
Thanks Sharon! And, welcome!
I hope the workshop gave you lots of tools to take your blog to the next level.
Love this post and am super excited about your class!
I love what I do and know I’m very fortunate to be able to follow my passion but while I was always excited about and found time for blogging when I first started my business as a stay at home mom. These days I find it much more challenging to keep up on the blog the way I would like. Part of it is working a traditional teaching job FT as well as trying to run my business and my home full-time.
I feel scattered in my writing, and topics but have difficulty figuring out exactly what I should be narrowing in on.
I’m excited to watch as much of your CreativeLive course as possible to help me get back on track, get inspired, and find the fun in blogging again!
Hey!!!!!! 🙂 Are you in the CL chat? I’m about to head out, but I’ll be back in a bit…I’d love to see you in there. 😀
Thanks, Rebecca! I hope you got to watch the end of day three when I talked about balancing blogging and life (and business) cause it can feel very overwhelming.
Best tip: pick a black and white goal for blogging like “I’ll post every Tuesday” so that you’ve got a set goal that if you just complete that one, you feel good! 🙂
Thanks for your reply April!
I missed the end of the day but after watching just a few segments jumped in and bought the course. It wasn’t realistic for me to try to watch it all at once between work, business, and my family plus with so much info it became a little overwhleming for me.
I currently have a blog post going up every Weds and that has been very maintainable for now. I’m taking the rest of May to work through watching 1-2 segements from creativeLive per day and working through the same sections in the workbook. By the end of May I will be better ready to rock my blog, find my target market, create value, and continue building relationships without driving myself nuts.
Thank you for that! I look forward to reading your blog and connecting more in the future!
I am just watching the re-broadcast of the first Creative Life segment and it’s great. I am taking so many notes and finding it so valuable as a relatively new blogger. Thank you!
Thank you so much Holly! Love to hear that!
I’m really enjoying your class at Creative Live! You are an amazing teacher! I have learned so much. I used to have a blog several years ago but haven’t posted for a long time. I am now interested in trying it again with a different mission. There are so many things you have taught me and I am looking forward to starting up again. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you so much, Debbie! From the time I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be a “teacher” and now I’m finding ways to do that in a very non-traditional way. I wish you all the best with your blog!
I’ve enjoyed the course so much so far… I purchased it for anytime access. I don’t know how you hold all this stuff in your head April, but I’m so pleased you decided to share. This info is priceless. Thank you!
Awesome! Thanks, Lisa! I’ve done this stuff over and over with my own blog and worked with so many creatives to apply it to their blogs that it’s stuck up there in my head no matter what. I don’t think I could get rid of it if I tried. 😉
April- what a wonderful course. As Lisa (above) said you sure know your stuff. That was a whirlwind three day! I learned so much. Safe trip home. Teri
Thanks Teri! The three days flew by for me. It was over and I was like, “Wait…didn’t we just get started.” It was such an amazing experience. So glad you enjoyed it.
Hi April. I have been watching Creative Live…both live and rebroadcasts. I love everything I’m learning. I have friends who LOVE my blog post, but very few who see it. My goal now is to “get it out there” I want to send off your workbook to have it printed and bound, but before I take that step I thought I would check with you if you have these available to purchase before I go off and do it myself. Also, I am scheduling my work day on Tuesday to just spend time on your blog here, so please forgive me if you have already answered this question somewhere. This is a very busy weekend for me but I’m spending every spare minute I have listening to the rebroadcast in bits and pieces. All the info I need to expand is right here and I’m excited to start! Thank you April for doing Creative Live!
Hey Joanne! The only way you can get access to the workbook and done for you resource pack is through creativeLIVE. I made them just for that purpose. But, thank you so much for wanting to support me and asking. I highly recommend getting the workbook bound. It makes it so much fun. 🙂
I wish you all the best with your blog. Please come back and share how things are going with me!
Hi April,
I just wanted to let you know that once again you’re uplifted and inspired me. I’ve just purchased the course via creative live so I can catch up on the bits that I missed, and I also purchased one of Mayi’s downloads too.
Recently my career focus switched from photography to coaching and mentoring other photographers and wedding business owners- my first book is selling really well and I have another on the way. This is very definitely with thanks to you- and now I’m completely re inspired and re-invigorated for my blog too.
A huge thank you for everything you do and for your continued inspiration.
Ps I’m glad your sore throat got better in time for CL! 🙂
X x
Thank you, Charlie! This makes my day.
I wish you all the best with your transition–it sounds like it’s going well so far! Congrats!
Yep, I didn’t have any sore throat issues while there. It was like magic. 🙂
I wanted to pop in again and tell you, I thoroughly enjoyed every day of your CreativeLIVE appearance. You handled it incredibly well, and I’m glad that your throat was feeling better. And I’m having fun seeing you on Instagram too. 🙂
Thank you so much! And, a super HUGE than you for adding to the chat! I loved hearing your feedback and questions.
I’m glad you were my first CL experience! 😀
And in regards to the above comment (cause I’m out of space to reply up there, lol), you’re right! I don’t know why I tend to disqualify my potential to make money with creativity. And your point is dead on…there’s lots of life/business coaches for creatives, but my target market is VERY specific. No reason I can’t do the same with my creations!
I really enjoyed your Creative Live class the past few days! I wasn’t able to see all of it but was so impressed with the information I have received so far. There is so much information it is hard to take it all in, in just a few days. I decided to purchase to make sure I get every word of wisdom you have shared! I have a lot to learn but I am very inspired to promote by business and hopefully get a blog started. Thanks again!
Thank you so much for your support and kind words! The anytime access makes it so easy to go back and re-watch bits that you didn’t quite get the first time either which I think is the best way to go.
I hope you come back and share how things are going with your blog as you put some of my advice into action.
I started watching the workshop and can’t wait to get back at it! You share so much great information, April. Thank you for that. I love to write and I want to make blogging a bigger part of my coaching business. I know that I have so much great stuff to share with my peeps and I look forward to putting your tips to work for me!
Thank you! Hearing that the course made a difference makes every second I worked on it up until I went to bed night after night completely worth it.
Please come on back and share how this stuff works for you when you apply it to your blog.
Thank you, April, for sharing your wisdom with us in a way that was realistic and positive. I am already putting your lessons to good work to improve my blog and (hopefully!) increase my readership. It was a pleasure to meet and learn from you!
Um, I think I need to THANK YOU Richelle! The course wouldn’t have been the same without you in the audience. And, it wouldn’t have been the same if you hadn’t come on up to the hot seat even though it made you nervous. 🙂
It was amazing to meet you!
Oh man, April! I was one of the online chatters at your workshop with Creative Live, and you shifted every single thing for me. I am a writer, and a writing coach, and I have been sitting on the saddest little piece of online real estate for far too long.
I was so held back by the idea that it had to be perfect because I’m a storyteller, so it’s supposed to be my *thing*…and I just didn’t know how to apply what I teach to people to my own blog.
Thank you so much for energizing me and giving me a new direction – not only for my blog – but for helping my clients too!
You are officially my new internet girl-crush!
KrisWithaK!!!! Yay! I was wondering if I’d get to “meet” you after the course.
The course would not have been the same without you adding so much in the chat. THANK YOU for that.
I’m so glad the workshop helped you and shifted your mindset on some things. And, I’d love to hear how things go as you start to apply some of this stuff to your site/blog. Please stay in touch.
Funny aside: My husband is also Kris with a “K” and the very first time the hosts read one of your comments or questions, I thought “what is my husband doing in this chat?” and then I realized it was another Kris with a “K.” Ha!
Ah! That is hilarious; there was another Kris in the chat too, and here I always thought it was just me. 🙂
I always love the chat at Creative Live; I’m glad I could add to your course
Thanks so much for a great course. It will be a great resource as I develop my website and blog! There is so much to take in and having it in segments so I can eat the elephant in little pieces is going to make it so much easier to digest! Learning to blog and put myself out there gives me the same sensation as sitting naked on a hill of fire ants! The workshop is fun, entertaining and offers a bloggers experienced and inexperienced a resource not to be missed. Thanks so much April!