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thecreatorsdiary.com —  Creator interviews ✨, weekly newsletter with creator business tips 🗞️, creative business guides📙 & Creator Therapy, a free, bi-weekly, virtual check-in for creators 🙏

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puff 🐇🌈🎀 @puffilee.com · 27/04/2025
please support ur friends making creative shit in this cruel world. u have no idea how much a kind comment can mean to an artist when every website just tries to make you focus on the numbers
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Linda Diak @lindadiakquilts.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Earlier this year I did an interview with The Creators' Diary (Petra is awesome) and it was just published. @thecreatorsdiary.com thecreatorsdiary.com/creator-inte...
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Linda Diak: “An art quilt can be anything it could be, and the quilting can really advance the story of the piece” - The Creators' Diary
Linda's art quilts are exquisite, and her lessons about how one can survive as an artist, no matter what, don't simply talk of experience but of wisdom. Listen (and read) well.
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 04/06/2025
If you're thinking that licensing your art could be a good idea, here's the guide you need, covering: 👉 What is art licensing? 👉 How does art licensing work: From design usage terms to calculating licensing fees 👉 How to license your art: From licensing portfolio to licensing agents
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Art Licensing: How Does It Work & What Should Artists Consider?
Art licensing is when an artist permits a third party to use their artwork for commercial purposes in exchange for a fee. Here's what artists should consider.
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 26/05/2025
How does an artist manage finances? Listen to illustrator Dais Scott-Bennett about her best practices in managing the money going in and out of her small creative business. #artsky #artists #illustrator
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 23/05/2025
Thank you @lindadiakquilts.bsky.social! We had a lovely interview with her this week that'll be on the site and our socials in the near future! 👉 Until then, give her a follow and buy something from her shop, (you've never seen quilts like this, I promise): www.lindadiakquilts.com/shop
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Shop gifts from Linda Diak Quilts — Linda Diak Quilts
Mugs, Totes and gifts featuring the art quilts by Linda Diak.
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 20/05/2025
"I try to never not finish something I've started." Illustrator Dais Scott-Bennett talks about why it's important to break the routine of giving up 👇 #artsky #illustrator
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 15/05/2025
Artists and all kinds of creators often struggle with promotion. We asked 5 working, successful artists, from illustrators to ceramic artists, what marketing tactics worked for them. 👇
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Art Marketing: 14 Tips From Professional Artists
Learn art marketing from successful working artists who did the testing for you. Look at their 14 tips to promote and sell your art smarter and better.
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 12/05/2025
Illustrator Dais Scott-Bennett talks about 👇 - how a creator can underinvest in themselves at the start - how to manage the "I can't afford this" mindset - her experience promoting her artwork from Instagram to Etsy #artsky #artist #creatorinterview #artistinterview
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 09/05/2025
The wonderful Amanda @fortuneknotdesigns.bsky.social, gave us an interview about her fresh creator business. She can literally put a Van Gogh on your back 👀 This is crocheting on a level that hasn't even existed before. Give her some love and support. ♥️ Click on this post and read her story.👇
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Creator interview with fine art crocheter Amanda Barbisch from Fortuneknot Designs
A creator who turns yarn into a Van Gogh painting on your back. A crocheter of wearable art works. Meet Amanda, the founder of Fortuneknot Designs.
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 28/04/2025
Illustrator Dais Scott-Bennett, who specialises in drawing birds 🐦, talks about why she finds a good balance as a part-time artist and why she doesn't want to go full-time with her creative business. To read the full interview with her, click on the link in the first comment.👇
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 25/04/2025
4 professional artists on how they manage art block or creative block + 6 quick tips for when you feel stuck and unable to move on from the trenches. 👇
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How to get out of art block: Here’s what professional artists say
Learn how to overcome art block for good, and what professional artists say about what works for them when they feel stuck and unable to create.
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 17/04/2025
How does the fear of failing affect a creator or artist, and how can it be managed? Ceramicist AJ Simpson shares their thoughts. 👉 Our interview with AJ is linked in the comments.
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 15/04/2025
Check out this process video from ceramicist Kness, whom we recently interviewed. In the interview, she also shares useful marketing and sales tips for artists and makers, so make sure to check it out (link in comment). 👇 #ceramics #ceramicist #potter
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 10/04/2025
AJ Simpson from AJ Ceramics shared with us how they started marketing themselves to reach a bigger audience and managed to sell more. #creatorinterview
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 09/04/2025
These days, articles like this, besides mentioning the ongoing lawsuits, seem to only discuss intellectual property in terms of whether an AI-generated image could be copyrighted. 👉 Doesn't it feel like we skipped the vital part already? 👉 Our thoughts on the ethics & reality of AI art in comment.
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 04/04/2025
The #1 rule creators should follow: Avoid platform risk 👉 Here's the first of our new video series, where we give creators quick business & marketing tips. We've been doing this from the start, but we hope this new format reaches even more creators, artists, and makers of all kinds.
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 03/04/2025
Our newest creator interview, besides telling Kness's creative journey, is packed with useful tips for artists and markers, and so we're extremely happy to share it with you. Give her a follow, too: @kness.bsky.social 🎉
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Creator interview with ceramic artist Kness
Kness is a ceramic artist and illustrator from Canada, known for adorable collectible porcelain figurines and cute functional pottery.
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 01/04/2025
Ceramicist AJ Simpson talks about the hard beginnings of their creative business and shares advice for those on a similar journey. #ceramicist #potter #ceramicartist #creativebusiness #creatorbusiness #smallbusiness #artbusiness #creatorinterview
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 31/03/2025
This era is such a mess, friends. We try to point to a path you can walk if you want to move ahead and not get left behind. #artists #aiart #ai #art #artistcommunity
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4 things human artists can do about AI art
We offer 4 practical tips you can consider if you want to adapt or fight and essentially survive as a human artist in this era marked by AI art. We have thoughts on the ethics and reality of making an...
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 22/03/2025
A survey found that 74.7% of people have no or no big problem with buying AI-generated products on Etsy, and that includes art. We're sharing our thoughts on this in our upcoming newsletter, going out tomorrow. You can subscribe here if you want to read it: thecreatorsdiary.com
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The Creator’s Diary shares the individual stories of creators, from personal to business anecdotes, and strives to be a digital place where good humans read and meet.
We’d like to lift creators up by telling their stories. We’d like to support creators who are about to start their journey. We’d like to push forward creators who start asking questions. We’d like to ...
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 21/03/2025
We chatted with @adesignerlife.bsky.social, aka illustrator Cristina Gómez about the importance of having a passive income as a creator. Full interview linked in comment. 👇 #illustrator #creator #artist #artistcommunity #passiveincome
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 18/03/2025
Our free "Beginner SEO for creators" course is now available as a 10-part email course! This course includes real-life examples and ready-to-use practices so you can start generating more traffic (+sales) to your website/webshop ASAP! #creators #artists #artistcommunity #craft #crafters #makers
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Get more website traffic: FREE course for artists & creators
To get more website traffic, creators & artists need to learn about SEO, search engine optimization, and the simple steps to do it. Start our free course!
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 17/03/2025
As a beginner artist, you need a platform to sell your work, offline or online. Here are our recommendations that include classic choices and tips that may surprise you. Either way, take this starter guide, pick a route, and start selling your art! #creatorcommunity #artistcommunity #howtosellart
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How to sell art: Starter guide (2025)
From online marketplaces to social media sites & art markets, there are many options for a beginner to sell their art. Learn where to start and how to do it.
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 07/03/2025
Did you know we have interviews with creators? Here, the wonderful @adesignerlife.bsky.social illustrator Cristina Gómez talks about the fear of sharing your work:
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Kevin Parry @kevinbparry.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
This year, I think artists really need to dig into showing the process of their art alongside the final work. The human effort. Different landscape with all this AI stuff happening.
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 25/02/2025
Looking for ways to make money as a creator while you’re asleep? Here are 5 passive income ideas for artists, perfect to try today. 🧵
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 24/02/2025
New article alert 🧒👇 - 6+2 platforms (online+offline) artists under 18 can use to sell - Tips for kid artists, from brand building to handling finances - Legalities to know for underage artists & parents/guardians - Legal sources (free & paid options)
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How to sell art and do commissions under 18?
Learn which platforms you can use as a minor to sell art and do commissions under 18, and what are the legal and financial basics to know.
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 13/02/2025
A spokesperson for Christie’s said that “in most cases” the AI used to create art in the auction had been trained on the artists’ “own inputs”. Now, is "in most cases" enough? We have an article on how you can protect your art against AI if you're interested (in the comment below) 👇
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‘Mass theft’: Thousands of artists call for AI art auction to be cancelled
Letter says many of works being sold by Christie’s are made by AI models trained on pieces by human artists, without a licence
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 04/02/2025
It hasn't been 24 hours since Society6 emails started landing in creators' inboxes. They're shutting artist profiles by the dozen. Are you affected? Were you surprised? We show you 8 alternatives + our thoughts on what the lesson is here 👇
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Society6 is removing artist profiles — Here are 8 POD alternatives - The Creators' Diary
Society6 is shutting down artist profiles and quite frankly, there's nothing you can do if you're affected. Except, to try another POD alternative. See our recommendations and what we think about what...
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Kévin Cerqueira @theartofwill.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Hi y’all! It’s time to really start on Bluesky, help me to find great, good and nice people here! ✨ 👉🏻 Comment one or two of your favorite artists (friends, mutuals and so on) It’s kinda an #artistsupport but in reverse
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 03/02/2025
Last year, a few platforms that used to be safe spaces for NSFW artists, including Gumroad, Patreon, and Etsy, decided to tighten their rules regarding adult content 👉 Here's a list of platforms that are still safe for NSFW artists in 2025.
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5 Platforms To Sell NSFW Art in 2025 - The Creators’ Diary
DeviantArt, Patreon, Discord, Etsy, and Redbubble are 5 platforms where creators can sell their NSFW art but each site has its own, unique rules you must follow.
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 26/01/2025
If you want to voice your opinion as a creator about the UK's AI copyright proposal, we have all the options in this article. IMPORTANT: you can also help if you're not from the UK 👇
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The UK’s AI copyright reform: What does it mean for creators and what can they do about it? - The Creators' Diary
The UK’s proposed AI copyright reform can bring trouble to creators living there, giving AI companies automatic permission to use their works if they didn’t opt-put beforehand. If you’re a UK creator ...
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 21/01/2025
🎉 We're launching our Creator Therapy, a free, bi-weekly, virtual meeting where you can chat with (or listen to) fellow creators and occasional guest experts to get support in your creator life: thecreatorsdiary.com/creator-ther...
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 20/01/2025
Any artists & illustrators who could comment on how AI art has so far affected their work? We'd feature your thoughts and links in an article. Fewer freelance commissions from companies? More interest in educational content from fellow creators? More commissions for live event work? Anything else?
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 16/01/2025
"Please, somebody tell me what's going on with this #TikTokban" and "Give creators 5 actionable, future-proof tips about what to do in response" 👉 We've got you. All #creators, #artists, #makers, #crafters, not just in the US, should read this one 👇
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TikTok ban: 5 things creators should do in response
How does the TikTok ban affect creators and what can they do in response? Get our actionable, future-proof tips to protect your following and customers.
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 13/01/2025
In our newest article, we share 10 types of creator communities you can join if you're longing for friendly faces and a supportive group. #creatorlife #artists #artcommunity #creatorcommunity #artistlife #creators
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10 Creator Communities To Help Connect With Fellow Artists and Makers
Creator communities allow you to bond with like-minded people in your field and grant access to the knowledge, inspiration, and motivation you need.
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 26/12/2024
Want to play, #creators? Which one of these misplaced sentences did you hear at this year's Xmas gatherings when you talked about what you do?🎄 #artislife #artistproblems #isthiswhatyoudoallday #drawme #creatorlife
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 18/12/2024
This is one of the latest articles we have written because so many #creators and #artists have been dealing with the problem of certain e-commerce sites stealing their designs and photos. We have some practical tips to help you in the matter 👇
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Protect your creative work before and after it gets stolen (by sites like Temu)
Sites like Temu have been involved in stealing the artwork of creators. Learn how to protect your creative work before and after disaster strikes.
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Lady Becky, Baroness of Bunzy, Bestie of Kim, Co-CEO Execubetch™️ @beckybunzy.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Christmas shopping done! Stayed local by buying from local artists. 🌈🦄💕
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 15/12/2024
We did our best to find answers about what #GPSR could mean for #creators, #artists & creative small businesses + we have comments from a London law firm 🔍 . Share it with other creators and artists, and let us know what are your most pressing Qs in the topic!
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GPSR interpreted for creators, artists & creative small businesses
The GPSR sets new tasks for creators who want to sell their products in the EU and Northern Ireland. Are your products subject to this Regulation?
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The Creators' Diary @thecreatorsdiary.com · 09/12/2024
We'd love to get expert legal takes on the #GSPR in relation to how it affects creators, artists, and makers. We're deep into the legalities and would love to get a few things clarified (even if, it seems, nobody has all the answers yet). It won't be shared as legal advice, only as interpretation.
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a police officer says " you do have the right to be an attorney " to another officer
ALT: a police officer says " you do have the right to be an attorney " to another officer
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