#How to boost your content on substack

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Section 9: How to Use Substack Boost Options

Summary of my Udemy Course “From Zero to Substack Hero.” Purpose of this Series for New Readers This is a new series upon request from my readers. I recently developed a course titled “From Zero to Substack Hero” and published it on Udemy and shared it on Content Marketing Strategy Insights owned by Dr Mehmet Yildiz who kindly allowed me to use his Substack Mastery book to design the…

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Tired of chasing passive income that never pays off? In 2025, creators are stacking multiple income streams using tools that actually work. From FeetFinder and Substack newsletters to Etsy digital products, affiliate blogs, and smart AI tools for creators — this video breaks down how to build a sustainable income strategy that doesn't rely on going viral. Learn how to boost your content monetization, leverage TikTok marketing, and simplify content automation using a proven creator tech stack. Whether you’re exploring affiliate marketing, creating digital content, or just want a real FeetFinder review, this is your full guide to making money online smarter in 2025.

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Juuuuuuune, is that you buddy?

Saged by Si is definitely a publication that is growing to be sooooo impactful! The official, paid newsletter is going to be ran on substack so if you would like to read the Element of Fiction: Setting series pleeeeeease subscribe, this is fiction writing content you don't want to miss.

For $10 per month I am going to deep dive into 18 features of an amazing setting.

For the people who love to write fantasy, science fiction, and even historical fiction this is going to take your writing to a brand new level while also exploring how this boosts creativity and deepens relationships.

Tonight, I've spent about 3-4 hours queuing content for Instagram, Facebook, and organizing the introductory newsletter. I am beyond excited for this month because there's going to be content for Sage and @blckhxtry as well. I'm going to be feeding both feeds with so much because these are rabbit holes I find myself down that I genuinely enjoy.

When I created these 18 different elements I tried to group them together based on what seemed to flow well together. I didn't want to do things out of order, I tried my hardest to write this according to how someone would chronologically place a story together. My thought was, "if I started writing a setting, what would I consider?" So many of my posts are going to be about consideration.

May was a lot, a lot of fun and it ended with a bang because I was so into history. I learned a lot about my city, Richmond, VA, and it helped me with understanding how I feel towards politics, and made me feel good to know that I can make informed decisions while also keeping my hopes for the future alive.

May wasn't the best month in other areas of my life, but it was a creative month: I am more than excited for what June has in store!

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How has it been starting your own Substack? I always have ideas for these types of things but get insecure before posting. How do you manage those types of feelings? It’s honestly so inspiring

(PS if you do music I would love to see True Romance by Charli XCX on there since that was a pretty big tumblr album)

Awww thank you! This is such a beautiful question!! ♡ And yes, I will keep that album noted! Thank you for the suggestion 😝🫶

Anything creative like this, anyone is likely to get insecurities, so first-most; it’s totally okay! Starting my Substack has been so fun!! Getting able to have this much creative control is totally up my alley! It’s basically just like Tumblr! 💗

But when I first started posting content online, there would be that little voice in the back of my mind wondering, ‘will anyone care? Will people like this?’ But over time, I’ve learned it’s okay to feel a bit insecure—it just means you care about what you’re sharing! I try to remind myself that I’m not writing for everyone, just for the people who truly connect with what I have to say!

I genuinely enjoy making my mag posts and writing about fashion, beauty and lifestyle! So it’s easy to produce, plus even if no one reads my content; I’m still happy with the process of creating and reading my own content! 😝 So if you enjoy what you make, then that’s all it should matter!

It helps that I do have a loving community and every comment, message and like gives me an extra boost of motivation! I’m so lucky to have my audience! 💕💕 So sharing with at least someone you know could help!

I totally get that insecurity about posting, but your ideas are valid and worth sharing. The first post is the hardest, but once you start, it really does get easier. Trust yourself, you’ve got something amazing to shareI hope my words resonated with you! Sending much love! <3

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Idiot’s Guide to Cooking Data for Aspiring Propagandists

By Aaron Hertzberg as published by the Brownstone Institute on 20 December 2024.  The article was originally published on Hertzberg’s Substack page on 15 June 2023.  For the introduction, which includes links to all sections, and ‘Section I – Definitions’ read HERE.

Section V – Doctoring the Datasets

The other major source of Science besides for studies are the datasets and other sources of information used to make Scientific pronouncements. Data, especially official State data, is usable without a formal study bequeathing its blessing, so you must ensure that the available data, and especially the datasets that are the basis for conventional metrics commonly quoted in society by academics and laypeople alike, are in your firm control to doctor, alter and modify at will.

The following are the types of tactics you should employ to maximize the control and utility of available datasets.

Table of Contents

V-1. Statistical “Fishing”

V-2. Adjust Problematic Data

V-3. Exclude from Official Analyses of Official Data Anything That Doesn’t Fit with Your Desired Results

V-4. Piggyback on Prior Established Relationships and Differences

V-5. Control Critical Datasets Used for Scientific Research

About the Author

V-1. Statistical “Fishing”

Statistical fishing is easier to just give an illustration than explain it in the abstract.

Suppose a Big Pharma company comes out with a new drug that (they claim) makes kids smarter and boosts their academic performance. Unfortunately, even though it was approved by the FDA, they know it doesn’t work, and people are beginning to suspect that there might be something fishy going on (and they’ve got billions of dollars on the line). So, they come to you and offer you a hefty 7-figure paycheque to “prove” that their new drug works. You, being an audacious scientist-for-hire without any scruples (except loyalty to the regime of course), accept their offer.

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Crypto Marketing Playbook: Growth Hacks for Web3 Projects

The Web3 revolution is in full swing, but building a game-changing product is only half the battle. The other half? Getting people to notice it. That’s where a strong crypto marketing strategy comes into play. In the fast-paced world of blockchain and decentralization, traditional marketing doesn’t cut it. Web3 projects need innovative, data-driven, and community-led growth hacks to gain visibility and traction.

Welcome to the Crypto Marketing Playbook — your go-to guide for boosting awareness, engagement, and adoption in the decentralized era.

1. Build in Public: Transparency is the New Trust

Unlike traditional startups, Web3 projects thrive on community participation. Openly sharing your project’s journey—successes, failures, updates, and even your roadmap—builds trust and makes users feel like they’re part of the mission.

Growth Hack: Use platforms like X (Twitter), Mirror.xyz, and Farcaster to post dev updates, host AMAs, and drop behind-the-scenes content. Tag niche communities, ecosystem DAOs, and respected thought leaders in your space to boost visibility and spark organic amplification. Make them feel like part of the story—not just an audience.

2 Tap Into Community-Led Media & Web3 Content Creators

In Web3, influence isn't centralized—it lives in niche communities and creator collectives. Instead of chasing traditional influencers, focus on collaborating with independent Web3 storytellers, YouTube educators, Twitter thread-makers, and newsletter curators who are deeply embedded in the ecosystem.

Growth Hack: Partner with creators from platforms like Paragraph, Substack, or decentralized content hubs like Mirror.xyz. Sponsor a deep-dive article or co-create a video explaining your protocol in plain language. Reward content creators in tokens or NFTs, and let their communities engage through a bounty or referral mechanic.

3. Gamify Onboarding with Quests

Users want to interact, earn, and explore—not scroll through PDFs. The best way to explain your project? Let them experience it firsthand. Make onboarding fun with gamified missions that reward exploration.

Growth Hack: Use platforms like Galxe, Zealy, or QuestN to create a series of tasks: join your Discord, interact with your dApp, follow your socials — and reward users with NFTs, tokens, or XP points.

4. Cultivate a Community-First Culture

Airdrops may give you users, but community gives you evangelists. A strong, engaged community is your greatest marketing engine.

Growth Hack: Appoint community managers from within your own Discord or Telegram. Offer them tokens or NFTs in exchange for organizing events, moderating chats, and creating memes or educational content.

5. Harness the Power of Token Incentives

Tokenomics isn’t just about price speculation—it’s a marketing lever. When done right, token incentives can drive usage, referrals, and retention.

Growth Hack: Launch a referral program where users earn governance tokens for inviting others. Use smart contracts to automate rewards and make the system transparent and trustless.

6. Launch with a Hype Loop

Don’t just announce—orchestrate. A successful Web3 launch is more like a well-timed campaign than a one-time tweet. Layer your hype across platforms, formats, and community touchpoints to build narrative tension that peaks on launch day.

Growth Hack: Use a countdown strategy:

T-7 days: Post teaser visuals.

T-5 days: Tease the Alpha – Leak Select Insights & Roadmap Nuggets

T-3 days: Run community contests.

T-1 day: Host a live AMA.

Launch day: Drop a big announcement with a call-to-action and clear next steps.

7. Partner With a Niche Crypto Marketing Agency

Sometimes, the best growth hack is to work with people who’ve done it before. A niche crypto marketing agency understands the Web3 audience, the right channels, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Growth Hack: Vet agencies by their community engagement, past campaign metrics, and how well they understand your tokenomics. Don’t just hire marketers—find Web3-native growth hackers.

Final Thoughts

The rules of Web2 don’t apply in Web3. The crypto world is tribal, fast-paced, and community-led. To succeed, you need more than just marketing—you need a playbook tailored for decentralization.

By implementing these growth hacks and tapping into the power of community, tokens, and on-chain behavior, your project can cut through the noise and build a loyal following.

Whether you’re launching a DeFi app, NFT project, L2 solution, or DAO, remember this: The strongest projects don’t just build — they market smart.

Want a custom strategy for your project? Consider working with a crypto marketing agency that understands the game and plays it well.

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How I’ve Been Successfully Selling Short eBooks for Over a Decade (And How You Can Too)

There’s something magical about short eBooks. They’re quick to write, easy to consume, and—if done right—surprisingly profitable. I’ve been in the game for more than ten years, and I’ve seen the landscape shift dramatically. From the early days of Kindle Direct Publishing to the rise of platforms like Gumroad and Substack, short-form digital content has never been more in demand.

If you’re wondering whether it’s still worth jumping into the eBook world—especially the shorter format—let me reassure you: absolutely. But like anything, it takes strategy, consistency, and a bit of hustle.

In this post, I’ll share how I market and sell short eBooks after over a decade of trial, error, and success. Whether you’re brand new or just need a refresher, you’ll find plenty of actionable advice here.

Why Short eBooks Work So Well (Even in 2025)

Attention spans are shorter than ever. People want bite-sized content they can finish during a commute, over lunch, or in one sitting before bed. That’s where short eBooks shine.

But there’s more to it than just convenience:

They're faster to write and publish

They're often priced lower, which attracts impulse buyers

They allow you to test ideas without committing to a full-length book

You can build a library of content, creating multiple income streams

I’ve written everything from 15-page how-to guides to 50-page productivity books, and I can tell you this—some of my highest earners were the shortest ones.

Step 1: Pick a Topic That Solves a Problem (Fast)

If you're selling a short eBook, you're selling a solution. Period. That means your topic needs to be laser-focused. You’re not writing the definitive guide to photography—you’re writing “How to Take Stunning Instagram Photos Using Just Your iPhone.”

The key is specificity. Think about what your audience Googles when they’re desperate for an answer. That’s your book idea.

Here are a few examples that work great:

"How to Meal Prep for a Week in Under 90 Minutes"

"A Beginner’s Guide to Freelance Copywriting"

"10 Quick Ways to Boost Your Credit Score"

Don’t overthink it. Ask your audience (or browse Reddit, Quora, or TikTok comments) to see what questions pop up again and again.

Step 2: Outline Like a Pro (And Keep It Lean)

Short eBooks don’t need fluff. You’re aiming to deliver value quickly. I usually stick to a structure like this:

A personal or relatable intro

Set the reader’s expectations

Actionable content broken into clear sections

A call to action or bonus tip

For a 25-page eBook, I’ll usually write 4–5 core chapters, each around 700–1,000 words. That’s enough to deliver substance without overwhelming the reader.

Step 3: Design Matters More Than You Think

People do judge a book by its cover—especially a digital one. I’ve seen books with brilliant content flop because the cover looked amateurish. Here’s what I’ve learned:

Invest in a professional-looking cover. Use Canva Pro or hire a designer on Fiverr or 99designs.

Stick to bold fonts, legible titles, and clean imagery.

Design the interior with readability in mind. Use headings, subheadings, and bullet points.

When in doubt, mimic the design of bestsellers in your niche. There’s no shame in drawing inspiration from what’s already working.

Step 4: Pricing Strategy—Keep It Simple

I typically price short eBooks between $2.99 and $9.99. It’s the sweet spot—cheap enough for an impulse buy, high enough to earn decent royalties.

On Amazon KDP, $2.99 gets you a 70% royalty. On Gumroad or Payhip, you keep even more. I sometimes bundle several short eBooks and offer them at a discount to boost value.

Here’s a trick: test multiple prices. Start at $4.99. If it doesn’t sell, drop it to $2.99. If it sells like crazy, try bumping it up to $5.99 or add a bonus to justify a higher price.

Step 5: Marketing—This Is Where Most People Get It Wrong

Most writers think their job ends when they hit “publish.” Nope. That’s when the real work begins.

Here’s how I market every short eBook:

1. Build a Launch Team: Even if it’s just 5–10 people, having folks ready to buy and leave reviews makes a huge difference, especially on Amazon.

2. Email List = Game Changer: If you don’t have one, start now. I’ve built a simple list using ConvertKit. Every time I release a book, I email my list with a story, a benefit, and a link to buy. It’s the #1 driver of sales.

3. Tease on Social Media: I post tips, behind-the-scenes snippets, or mini-stories related to the eBook topic. On TikTok and Instagram Reels, even short clips like “3 lessons from my latest eBook” can drive serious traffic.

4. Repurpose Like a Boss: Turn a chapter into a blog post. Share a quote on Pinterest. Record a YouTube Short. These micro-moments build awareness and keep your eBook top of mind.

5. Use Affiliate Boosts: Some platforms like Gumroad allow affiliate selling. That means others can promote your eBook and take a cut. It’s a win-win and has helped me sell books I never even marketed myself.

Step 6: Go Beyond Just One eBook

Here’s where the real magic happens: when people buy one eBook and come back for more.

Think in series. I’ve created mini-series like:

“Side Hustle Starters Vol. 1–3”

“Quick Fix Finance Guides”

“Mindset MicroBooks”

Readers who enjoy one book are 3x more likely to buy your next. You can even bundle older eBooks or sell them as a membership through platforms like Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee.

And don’t forget upsells—offer a short video course, a checklist, or a workbook for $7–$27. People love a deeper dive when they trust your content.

Common Pitfalls I’ve Learned to Avoid

After 10+ years, here are some lessons the hard way taught me:

Don’t wait for “perfect.” Publish when it’s good enough and fix things later.

Don’t try to be everything to everyone. Specificity sells.

Don’t ignore customer feedback. Reviews can guide your next edition or future topics.

Don’t forget your bio and call-to-action. Every book should tell readers where to find more of you—website, email list, social media.

Final Thoughts: This Isn’t a Get-Rich-Quick Game (But It’s Worth It)

Selling short eBooks isn’t about chasing trends or gaming the system. It’s about building trust, delivering real value, and showing up consistently. Some of my books sell a few copies a week. Others sell hundreds a month. It’s the collection of efforts that makes this a sustainable business.

If you’ve got knowledge, a story, or a solution to share, there’s someone out there willing to pay for it—especially if it’s wrapped up in a neat little eBook.

So whether you’re writing your first book or your fiftieth, keep it simple, solve a problem, and share it with the world.

Because short eBooks might be small in size—but they can make a big impact, both for your readers and your bank account.

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ChatGPT & Midjourney: 23 Proven Methods to Earn with AI (The Ultimate Guide)

Have you ever wondered how people are making serious money using tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney? What if we told you that you could do the same — without needing to be a tech genius or a full-time content creator?

Well, it’s not only possible — it’s happening right now.

From side hustles to full-blown digital careers, AI tools are transforming the way we earn. And with the right strategy, you can turn these tools into powerful income-generating engines. In this guide, we’ll break down 23 real, proven methods to earn with AI — especially using ChatGPT & Midjourney.

Let’s dive in 🚀

Why ChatGPT & Midjourney?

Before jumping into the money-making methods, here’s why these two AI tools are at the heart of the future of digital income:

ChatGPT: OpenAI’s language model can generate text for blogs, ads, emails, code, scripts — the list goes on.

Midjourney: A powerful AI image generator that can create stunning visuals, concept art, and designs in seconds.

Combined, they offer a complete creative suite. And people everywhere are using them to build businesses, boost freelance careers, and automate side gigs.

1. Freelance Copywriting with ChatGPT

Businesses are constantly looking for writers. Use ChatGPT to speed up content creation — articles, blog posts, product descriptions — and sell your services on platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, and Freelancer.

Hot Keywords: freelance writer, AI copywriting, ChatGPT content writing

2. Design Digital Art with Midjourney

You don’t need to be a professional artist. Use prompts to create custom digital art and sell it on Etsy, Redbubble, or Gumroad. Midjourney makes it fast and jaw-droppingly good.

Hot Keywords: AI art, Midjourney prints, digital downloads

3. Create and Sell eBooks

With ChatGPT, writing an eBook takes a fraction of the time. You can write about any niche — self-help, tech, parenting — and sell it on Amazon Kindle or your own site.

Hot Keywords: eBook publishing, AI-written books, passive income

4. Launch a Faceless YouTube Channel

AI-generated scripts + AI voiceovers + Midjourney visuals = faceless YouTube videos. Topics can be anything from tech reviews to motivational quotes.

Hot Keywords: faceless YouTube channel, AI YouTube automation

5. AI-Powered Blogging

Start a niche blog and use ChatGPT to generate regular content. Monetize with affiliate links, ads, or digital products.

Hot Keywords: AI blog writing, niche blogging, content automation

6. Create an Online Course

Use ChatGPT to script lessons, create outlines, and even help with assignments. Midjourney can help design course thumbnails and visuals.

Need Help? Check out this game-changing course: 👉 ChatGPT & Midjourney: 23 Proven Methods to Earn with AI

7. Build and Sell Chatbots

Use ChatGPT API to create simple chatbots for websites or businesses. These bots can handle FAQs, bookings, and even product recommendations.

Hot Keywords: AI chatbot, no-code bots, ChatGPT bot builder

8. Sell AI-Prompt Packs

If you’re skilled at writing Midjourney or ChatGPT prompts, package them and sell on Gumroad or Etsy. Many people pay for plug-and-play ideas.

Hot Keywords: ChatGPT prompts, Midjourney prompt packs

9. Offer Resume & Cover Letter Services

AI can generate tailored resumes and cover letters in minutes. Help job seekers get noticed — and charge for the service.

Hot Keywords: AI resume writer, cover letter generator, job application help

10. Print-on-Demand with Midjourney Designs

Design T-shirts, mugs, and posters using Midjourney. Upload to print-on-demand platforms like Printful, TeeSpring, and Zazzle.

Hot Keywords: AI merch design, POD business, Midjourney apparel

11. Launch a Newsletter

Create a value-packed email newsletter with weekly tips, tools, or industry news using AI to draft your content. Monetize with ads or sponsorships.

Hot Keywords: AI email writing, newsletter business, Substack income

12. Social Media Management

Use ChatGPT to write captions and Midjourney to create visuals. Manage Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn pages for small businesses.

Hot Keywords: AI social media manager, Instagram content AI

13. Ghostwriting Services

Authors, influencers, and CEOs often need ghostwriters. Use ChatGPT to do the heavy lifting and charge premium rates for long-form content.

Hot Keywords: ghostwriting with AI, ChatGPT book writing

14. Create Printables for Etsy

Use ChatGPT for calendars, checklists, planners, or kids' activities. Pair with Midjourney illustrations and sell as instant downloads.

Hot Keywords: printable business, Etsy AI printables

15. Write Product Descriptions for eCommerce

Offer your services to Shopify and Amazon sellers who need unique, optimized descriptions. Use ChatGPT to streamline the process.

Hot Keywords: eCommerce content, Amazon listing AI

16. Build a Personal Brand Around AI

Start a TikTok or Instagram page showing AI tips, tools, and hacks. Grow a following and monetize with affiliate links or coaching.

Hot Keywords: AI influencer, make money with ChatGPT, Midjourney tutorial

17. Create Children’s Storybooks

Use ChatGPT to write kid-friendly stories and Midjourney for illustrations. Publish on Amazon KDP or sell as PDFs.

Hot Keywords: AI children’s books, ChatGPT storytelling

18. Develop Niche Websites with AI

Create authority sites using ChatGPT for content and SEO. Sell the sites later or make recurring income through affiliate links.

Hot Keywords: niche website flipping, AI blogging

19. Launch an AI-Based Agency

Bundle AI-powered services like content creation, image generation, and social media as a complete package for clients.

Hot Keywords: AI marketing agency, ChatGPT services

20. Write and Sell Email Templates

Businesses love done-for-you email templates. Use ChatGPT to write sequences for sales, onboarding, and retention campaigns.

Hot Keywords: email template packs, AI email marketing

21. AI Meme Page on Instagram or X

Use ChatGPT to generate punchy captions or joke formats, then pair with Midjourney-generated meme visuals.

Hot Keywords: AI meme page, viral content creation

22. Create AI-Generated Music Cover Art

Midjourney can generate high-quality, aesthetic album art. Sell to indie musicians on platforms like BeatStars or directly via DMs.

Hot Keywords: AI album covers, Midjourney design for music

23. Write Scripts for Podcasts or Webinars

Podcasters and creators are looking for help. ChatGPT can create outlines, talking points, or full episode scripts.

Hot Keywords: AI podcast script, content writer for podcasts

BONUS: Combine These Skills for Maximum Impact

Want to go big? Combine 3-4 of these strategies:

Start a YouTube channel using AI scripts and visuals.

Grow a personal brand with Midjourney reels and ChatGPT captions.

Monetize it all by selling a course, ebook, or service.

Don’t overthink it — just start. With the right tools, you can build a scalable, future-ready income stream.

Learn It All in One Place 🎓

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Final Thoughts

AI isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a toolkit for modern creators and entrepreneurs. Whether you're looking for a side hustle or building the next big thing, ChatGPT and Midjourney are the keys to unlocking digital income in 2025 and beyond.

So, what are you waiting for?

Pick one method. Take action. Let AI do the heavy lifting. And remember — the earlier you start, the further ahead you'll be.

Ready to Start Earning?

👉 Join thousands already learning with ChatGPT & Midjourney: 23 Proven Methods to Earn with AI

Let AI work for you — not against you. Let’s build something amazing. 💼🔥

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Generative AI for Creators: How Bengaluru is Becoming India’s Learning Hub

In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, independent creators and freelancers are experiencing a major shift in how they work, create, and deliver value. The driving force behind this change? Generative AI.

From AI-powered writing assistants to tools that generate artwork, music, and videos, Generative AI is opening up endless opportunities for solo professionals to scale their output, sharpen their creativity, and compete on a global level. And for those looking to stay ahead, enrolling in Generative AI training in Bengaluru can be a game-changer.

Let’s explore how this revolutionary technology is empowering freelancers and creators—and why learning it matters now more than ever.

The Rise of the Creator Economy

The creator economy has exploded in recent years, fueled by platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Substack, and Patreon. Millions of freelancers now build careers in writing, designing, video editing, composing music, podcasting, and more. But with growing competition and increasing demands for content, creators face a constant challenge: How do you do more, better, faster?

Enter Generative AI.

What is Generative AI?

Generative AI refers to a category of artificial intelligence that can generate new content—text, images, videos, music, and even code—by learning from existing data. Some popular examples include:

ChatGPT for writing and ideation

DALL·E and Midjourney for AI-generated visuals

Runway ML for video editing and special effects

Jasper for marketing content creation

Soundraw and Amper for music composition

These tools don’t just save time—they spark new ideas and help creators explore creative territories that were once hard to reach solo.

How Generative AI is Empowering Freelancers and Independent Creators

1. Boosting Productivity and Efficiency

Freelancers often juggle multiple projects and deadlines. Generative AI tools can automate repetitive tasks like drafting outlines, writing first drafts, creating design variations, or generating music samples. This frees up time for creators to focus on refinement and originality.

2. Expanding Creative Capabilities

A graphic designer can now experiment with AI-generated art styles, a writer can brainstorm storylines with a chatbot, and a music producer can build background scores with AI in minutes. The creative boundaries have significantly expanded.

3. Delivering More Value to Clients

With AI in your toolkit, you can offer faster turnaround times and more diverse deliverables. For instance, a content creator can now offer blog posts, SEO meta descriptions, video scripts, and social captions—generated and refined with AI assistance.

4. Lowering Entry Barriers

For budding creators without access to expensive gear or large teams, Generative AI offers a level playing field. You can now produce studio-quality music or cinematic visuals from your laptop—often with free or affordable tools.

5. Enabling Solo Entrepreneurs

Creators are turning their passions into scalable businesses with AI-generated products—like digital art prints, eBooks, online courses, and even merchandise designs—powered by generative tools.

Why Bengaluru is Emerging as a Generative AI Learning Hub

Bengaluru, India’s tech capital, is already known for its vibrant startup scene and innovation ecosystem. Now, it’s rapidly becoming a hotspot for AI learning and experimentation. With access to industry experts, AI-focused workshops, tech meetups, and a strong community of creators, the city is ideal for anyone looking to dive deep into the world of AI.

For freelancers and creatives in the city, enrolling in Generative AI training in Bengaluru offers several advantages:

Hands-on sessions with real-world tools and case studies

Opportunities to network with tech entrepreneurs, artists, and fellow learners

Exposure to cutting-edge AI platforms and collaboration projects

Personalized mentorship from industry professionals

Whether you're a writer, designer, YouTuber, musician, or social media strategist, learning how to work with AI rather than compete with it can supercharge your freelance career.

What You’ll Learn in Generative AI Training in Bengaluru

A well-structured Generative AI training program will typically include:

Introduction to Generative AI & its applications

Using tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, DALL·E, Runway ML, and more

Text-to-image, image-to-video, and AI voice generation

Prompt engineering to get the best results from AI models

Ethical use of AI in content creation

Portfolio-building projects using real-world use cases

With a strong foundation, freelancers can confidently integrate AI into their workflows and offer services that reflect the future of creative work.

The Ethical Angle: Create with Responsibility

While Generative AI opens up exciting possibilities, it also raises concerns around originality, copyright, and misinformation. That’s why any professional training—especially reputable Generative AI training in Bengaluru—should emphasize ethical AI use. Understanding the importance of attribution, data sourcing, and intellectual property rights is crucial for responsible creation.

Final Thoughts

Generative AI is not replacing human creativity—it’s amplifying it. For independent creators and freelancers, it represents a powerful ally in navigating the competitive digital economy. Those who embrace this technology early will not only stay relevant but also stand out in a crowded market.

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Radical Acceptance: Transform Anxiety and Boost Personal Growth

Radical Acceptance: Transform Anxiety and Boost Personal Growth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMDmF4mitls Radical acceptance is a powerful awareness that can help you transform anxiety and boost personal growth. In this video, we delve into the concept of radical acceptance and its profound impact on our mental well-being and personal development. By learning to accept where we are, we can break free from the cycle of repeating mistakes and start making meaningful progress toward our goals. Discover practical strategies for embracing radical acceptance, reducing anxiety, and unlocking your true potential. Whether you're struggling with anxiety or seeking personal growth, this video offers valuable insights and actionable steps to help you on your journey. 🔔 Love adventure and self-discovery? Subscribe for weekly meditations, mountain travel stories, insights on life, inner work, and overcoming trauma! https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorgoon/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Important Links to Follow 🔗My Substack Newsletter https://ift.tt/8fT7Uql 📚 Learn to free your mind! Get my book, Your Mind Is A Prison https://ift.tt/QgUEFhb 👥 Follow Me on Social Media: 👉 Instagram: https://ift.tt/FZcusnd 👉 Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/theoutdoorgoon 👉 Website: https://ift.tt/yiMSOzY ============================= 🎬 WATCH MY OTHER VIDEOS: 👉 Why Mindset Hacks Are Holding You Back | TOG124 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h96AKFwAnfw 👉 Your Path to Awakening: How Far Are You Willing to Go? | TOG122 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IitQAShzs4 👉 Find Peace: Understanding the True Cause of Anger | TOG119 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKm-RvtDYJM 👉 Are You Missing the Real Cause of Your Issues? | TOG118 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtTguL_Bjz8 👉 Hidden Fears: What's Fueling Your Anxiety? | TOG117 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EupW892Ooys ============================= ✅ About The Outdoor Goon. Welcome to The Outdoor Goon! Join me, Jason, as I explore the mountains and share insights into the mind, life, and nature. As a veteran and climber, I combine my wild camping and hiking adventures with weekly meditations and personal reflections. Follow my journey to understand inner work, subconscious thoughts, and overcoming trauma. Subscribe for unique perspectives and inspiring content! 🔔 Explore the mind, life, and nature with weekly meditations! Subscribe to The Outdoor Goon for unique insights on inner work and mountain adventures. https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorgoon/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= #RadicalAcceptance #OvercomeAnxiety #PersonalGrowth #MentalWellBeing #SelfImprovement #AnxietyRelief #Mindfulness #EmotionalHealth #TransformYourLife #positivechange ⚠️ Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of The Outdoor Goon. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube channel is provided. © The Outdoor Goon via Messages From the Mountains - Inner Work https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTANtVq4l_m-ECqUvb35pdg August 08, 2024 at 10:00PM

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Are Social Media Influencers Getting Rich or Barely Getting By?

So the Wall Street Journal just put out an article entitled, “Social-Media Influencers Aren’t Getting Rich — They’re Barely Getting By.” They are basically saying that “platforms are paying less for popular posts, brands are pickier about partnerships and a possible TikTok ban looms.”

The article goes on to say that “Many people dream of becoming social-media stars like YouTube’s MrBeast or TikTok’s Charli D’Amelio. But for most who pursue careers as content creators, just making ends meet is a lofty goal.”

So, is this true?

Well, most of us are members here on Medium.com. Are your earnings decreasing? I’ve heard a mixed bag from different writers here on this platform. Some say they actually left the platform because of low earnings month after month, and I’ve heard some say that their earnings are only getting better month after month.

Speaking only for myself, last month I had my highest earning month on record on Medium. But this month, I seem to have hit a brick wall. No matter how much work I put into it, I can’t seem to get the numbers to move up significantly.

I have not been able to sell any eBooks on Gumroad and I lost 3 paid subscribers on Substack last week.

So, what’s going on? Is the competition for an audience growing fierce? Is the content creator industry getting oversaturated, so these platforms are deciding to pay less?

According to Forbes magazine, in 2021, the creator economy was valued at $104 billion, and it is projected to reach nearly half a trillion by 2027.

I don’t know about you, but I’m gonna stay on the content creator train and see how far it can take me. With that said, let’s go over 4 great places for content creators to hang out:

Heepsy

Heepsy is a social media influencer marketing solution made for agencies and brands. Users can gain access to millions of social influencers worldwide, in addition to the tools needed to discover the proper one for your campaigns on social media.

Not only will Heepsy provide the choice for brands to locate influencers, it’ll also introduce the choice of a Marketplace in which influencers may sift through campaigns that are published by brands. There, creators possess the flexibility to pick campaigns matching their interests that have features enabling them to filter based on the network for the promotion, the campaign’s location, the category being promoted, and much more. It ensures that social influencers are able to conveniently find campaigns aligning with their target audience’s preferences, as well as their own style of content creation.

Grin

Grin is a platform for creator management that helps e-commerce businesses construct more valuable brands using the power of content-creator partnerships.

Mention

Mention is a marketing platform that enables agencies and brands to recognize audience perception around social media and the Internet while additionally providing the capability of organizing their campaigns on social media.

By using this social media marketing platform, it’s easily possible to monitor what’s being said on the internet about a product or brand, gain analytics on their industry, as well as calculate the impact of your PR and marketing activities.

Current

Current is a platform for brands that want to maximize their influencer marketing, build their ambassador programs, as well as boost their revenue.

So, which is it for you? If you are a writer here on Medium, how’s your earnings going? Let me know in the comments section.

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A Quiet Milestone, A Shared Mission, A Bright Future

Why My Company Is Recognized Among the Top 50 Innovation Thought Leaders in 2025 How I grow my digital content ecosystem and how creators, freelancers, book authors, and startups benefit from it Global Innovation Awards I begin each day with an abundance mindset, grateful for the unexpected blessings that bring joy, clarity, and a deep sense of purpose. One of my most important goals is to…

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✳️ Who is Birdie Sam?✳️

Birdie (they/them) is a 2Spirit Alaskan Tlingit activist fighting for Indigenous and climate justice across the US. They began creating & donating masks at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. Since the summer of 2021, they have been making media content to advocate for Climate Action and to Amplify Indigenous issues, and are now partnered with the independent newsletter Popular.Info.

✳️Is this Tumblr run by Birdie?✳️

Nope, just a supporter. I first followed them on TikTok, and I do what I can to boost their content, amplify actions, and sign petitions as part of my own activism. While they can be found on other social media, I noticed there was very little coverage here on Tumblr about them or their projects. There are lots of allies here that are looking for more ways to make a difference in the fight against climate change, so I started this sideblog as a way to bring those allies more resources and information.

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This blog will be sharing and reposting Birdie's videos, information, projects, calls to action, newsletter, and ways to support them, as well as reblogging related and informative news and info. All "original" posts, images, and information are solely the intellectual property of and directly originated from Birdie Sam. None of the otherwise reblogged information or opinions or "non-original" posts or tags are endorsed by or associated with Birdie Sam.

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🔹Continue to educate yourself and your loved ones on racism, anti-Indigeneity, classism, and anthropomorphic climate change, and the ways these overlap.

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Speaking Tips, Purging Belongings, Garden Goals

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Things That Do (And Don’t) Sell Books (in my experience)

I’ve just finished reading this book:

I am both amused and a bit disheartened to have read the whole thing and discovered that I knew pretty much everything in it. Amused, because I guess I’ve picked up a lot of knowledge over the years. Disheartened, because it clearly has not led to me becoming the break-away success I always dreamed of. Ah well. Live and learn. 

I’m all about transparency in this business, so I wanted to talk honestly for a while about book marketing and what I’ve experienced in terms of what does and does not seem to work. I’d love to hear your thoughts, so chime in with your own experiences! 

Branding and Audience 

The first third of Burke’s book is dedicated to this aspect, and it’s an important marketing step that’s easy to overlook. The idea is basically that you can’t market a product unless it has a brand identity. To create your brand, you need to do the following: 

Identify the audience who you are trying to reach with your work, or who would be most receptive to what you’re writing

Identify your dreams and goals so you have a clear picture in mind of what you want to accomplish 

Figure out how to position yourself in such a way that you a.) stand out from the competition but b.) people can still relate to and understand at a glance

Find a way to communicate your brand consistently in terms of the language used, your aesthetic, the way you act online, and so forth. 

When it comes to brand-building as an author, I think I’ve got a bit of a corner nailed down. I at least hope to be perceived as someone level-headed, thoughtful, generally positive/empathetic and humanist, but also critical and looking deeper into the meanings of things -- all of which are traits I personally possess and which are baked in to the work I do. In support of that branding, I curate my activity online as best I can: I post things that are of a certain horror aesthetic that I feel overlaps with my own interests/style; I give writing advice and boost people in the community where I can; I wade into discourse selectively and thoughtfully; I give media reviews and analysis that I think would be interesting to like-minded people. 

The “identify the audience” part is much harder for me. I’m still honestly not sure who my ideal reader is, or where exactly to go to find my audience. At this point I’m kind of scattering crumbs of myself out into the wind and hoping it will attract people who will, in turn, be interested in the work that I do (and both willing and able to support it financially). 

Things I’ve Done With Varying Degrees of Success: 

Aforementioned blogging activities. I have slowly but steadily grown my following her on tumblr and other social media sites as well as my author newsletter on substack, but it’s not clear to what extent that following translates into book sales. My writing advice posts vastly out-perform all of my other content, but I haven’t seen compelling evidence that the people interested in my writing advice are especially interested in my fiction -- it seems to be two separate groups, with maybe a sliver of overlap. 

Content marketing with more short fiction. This seems like it should be the safest, surest way to find more readers, but it’s time-consuming and discouraging because of the discoverability cycle. My horror flash fiction posts don’t get nearly as many notes as my advice posts. My attempts to get into the big anthologies that pop up have so far amounted to little, although I do need to write more. It’s just that coming up with new ideas and writing them all the time is a lot of work, and if it’s not paying off maybe I’m still better off dedicating that work to my novels. 

Sending ARCs to book bloggers/reviewers/booktube etc. I sent out dozens, if not hundreds, of these and got next to no response. I do think part of the problem is that, at the time, I had no Twitter presence, and -- like it or not -- there seems to be a bit of cliqueishness to this aspect of the book world. Now that I’ve spent more time on Twitter ingratiating myself with the horror community, I suspect I’ll have a somewhat easier job securing blurbs and reviews at least from the people in my extended social circle. But I won’t know until I try it again. *I also know I would have greater success with this if I’d been sending paperback ARCs instead of digital. I didn’t, because the cost of buying more author copies + shipping was prohibitive. 

Author Newsletter. I maintain mine in conjunction with my Patreon account. I send a monthly news round-up, making a point of shouting out both industry news and the milestones/achievements of others in the community as well as providing what I hope to be value-added or interesting content (in the form of blog posts my patrons vote on). It does OK. I average a couple of new sign-ups per month this way and tend to hover around a 25% open rate, which isn’t terrible. But it’s not great, either, and I won’t know for sure whether any of those opens will actually yield sales at any point. 

Interpersonal relationships/community building. Hands down the most successful “marketing” thing I’ve ever done is make friends with people. My writing discord group is small but very close-knit and interacting with them is one of the genuine highlights of my day. I didn’t really make it with mercenary intentions of selling books, but it has directly resulted in sales. Similarly, there are a handful of authors from Twitter and Wattpad that I’ve developed genuine friendships with, and we buy each other’s books and support one another. This whole community aspect is extremely rewarding and I’d do it whether or not it sold books, but it’s also not exactly easy to scale. I can only maintain genuine friendships with so many people. 

Posting in reading groups. The books that allow self-promo are so saturated with it that nobody pays any attention. The good groups do not allow self-promo, unless it’s in the form of getting down in the comments and recommending a book on a per-person basis to people looking for a specific thing, and only then if you’re not being spammy. Again, this is time-consuming. You could spend your entire life in these groups, hand-selling books to these people, and maybe picking up a few sales. They do seem like a good place to identify trends, though, so they’re good for market research if not direct selling. 

Things I Have Not Done, But Which I Suspect Would Sell Books 

Paid promotions. The golden ticket for book sales still seems to be landing a BookBub promo. If you’re unfamiliar, this is where you price your book at 99 cents or free and then pay bookbub to include it in their deals newsletter. Bookbub is very popular and moves a lot of copies. Ideally, you want to set it up so that your cheap book is the first in a series, and people snap that up and then come back to read the rest. This requires you to have written a series. Also bookbub is expensive because these are premium ads. We’re talking hundreds of dollars for one ad. There are other book promos that are cheaper but don’t have the same buy-through rate. 

Ads on facebook/amazon. I’m only dimly familiar with the ins and outs of these ads. They can be relatively cheap, but the amount of visibility they have is tied to your budget -- so the more you can spend on a campaign, the better your performance will be. 

Calling bookstores/libraries and asking them to order. I should do this. I have not done this purely because I am a coward. 

I am not certain what more I can do to promote my books without spending money. 

I understand the “spend money to make money” concept, but I also understand the “I have a limited budget and cannot spend it willy nilly on things that still might not actually pay off, especially considering how expensive self-publishing is when you want to do it right.” 

...This post ended up in a much more bitter place than I meant for it to. Sorry. I’ll check in if I remember additional points that could be successful strategies. 

[theliberaltony]

via Politics – FiveThirtyEight

Americans opposed to President Trump are constantly asking some version of this question: “Why won’t Republicans break with Trump?”

The personalities on Fox News are largely standing with the president amid the controversy over the Trump administration pushing Ukrainian officials to investigate the business dealings of Joe Biden’s son. So are Republicans in Congress. Vice President Mike Pence and others inside the Trump administration are also defending the president’s actions involving Ukraine (a shift from when one-time Trump advisers like Dan Coats would sometimes signal disagreement with the president’s stances).

But looking at Trump’s standing only among people currently inside of powerful Republican-controlled spaces — the party itself, Fox News, the White House, etc. — presents an incomplete picture and understates opposition to Trump among Republican politicians and activists. Almost by definition, that opposition can’t happen within the obvious GOP spaces — the president and his acolytes have accumulated enough power that it’s increasingly hard to be both be anti-Trump and a Republican in good standing at a major conservative institution.

So Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan left the GOP and became an independent. Former Rep. Mark Sanford of South Carolina lost in a primary last year to an opponent endorsed by Trump after speaking out against the president. And just last Friday, Fox News anchor and occasional Trump critic Sheppard Smith resigned,1 as did Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan, who had occasionally clashed with the president.

Indeed, widen your lens and you can find all kinds of anti-Trump sentiment in conservative and right-leaning circles. This anti-Trump bloc, in addition to Republicans still supporting the president, might have lots of sway as impeachment unfolds — if they can reach GOP voters.

The media

You could create your very own conservative, anti-Trump TV network if you hired all the Trump-skeptical Republicans who regularly appear as talking heads on CNN and MSNBC. CNN, for example, has Amanda Carpenter, Charlie Dent, John Kasich, and Mia Love. MSNBC boasts Carlos Curbelo, Susan Del Percio, Elise Jordan, Mike Murphy, Jennifer Rubin, Joe Scarborough, Michael Steele, Charlie Sykes, Nicole Wallace, George Will and Rick Tyler.2

Yes, most conservative pundits on Fox News are heartily pro-Trump, but not all conservative pundits are on Fox News.

Elected officials

There were 241 Republicans in the U.S. House in early 2017, at the start of Trump’s tenure. Since then, more than a quarter have either been defeated at the ballot box, in last November’s elections (29), or retired (36).3 Some of them, such as former Rep. Mia Love of Utah, blame Trump’s unpopularity for their defeats. Others, such as Rep. Will Hurd of Texas, hint that they are leaving Congress in part because they are uncomfortable with the direction Trump is taking the GOP, as the Washington Post recently reported in a story detailing the exodus of House Republicans.

There is also a group of Trump-skeptical governors and senators — most notably former Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona and former Gov. John Kasich of Ohio — who left their posts after 2018. And then you have figures like former Rep. Joe Walsh of Illinois , ex-Gov. William Weld of Massachusetts and Sanford, all of whom are running long-shot primary challenges to Trump. Former Rep. Bob Inglis of South Carolina, who has publicly come out against Trump, is suing his state’s Republican Party in an effort to overturn its decision to cancel next year’s Republican primary, a move designed in part to boost the president.

So, in addition to that conservative, anti-Trump cable channel, you could also piece together a Senate majority (51 people) from Republicans who have previously served in either the House or the Senate but who have been publicly wary of Trump.

Senior Republican staffers

OK, if you’re going to have a shadow, anti-Trump GOP Senate, you need some experienced Republican operatives to staff it. You won’t have to look too hard.

In a clear and public rebuke to Trump, chiefs of staff for Republican presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush recently told the New York Times that the presidents they served would never have asked for help winning an election from a foreign government. A group of conservative lawyers, many of whom served in top positions in the Department of Justice under Reagan or one of the Bushes, are supporting the impeachment inquiry.

Moreover, plenty of people who served in senior roles in the Trump administration itself, including H.R. McMaster (national security adviser), Anthony Scaramucci (communications director) and Rex Tillerson (secretary of state) have distanced themselves from the president.

Again, the Republican staffers currently in the White House are defending the president, but that might mask some broader disagreement among senior-level Republican staffers.

Conservative institutions

Many organizations on the right, such as the Heritage Foundation, are in lockstep with the president. But others — the Cato Institute, the Niskanen Center — are fairly critical of him

Or, take the white evangelical conservative movement as a whole. It is often portrayed as totally behind the president, and news stories often cite people like Jerry Falwell Jr. who are closely allied with the president to show that. But white evangelicals aren’t completely aligned with Trump — a generational gap has begun to open up. And really, people like Falwell, who runs a small Christian college (Liberty University), are more accurately described as evangelical leaders who support Trump, rather than evangelical leaders. overall. J.D. Greear, head of the Southern Baptist Convention, is more clearly a “leader” of America’s evangelicals — and he is kind of lukewarm about Trump.

So it’s important to understand that many conservative organizations and power centers on the right are strongly behind Trump, but also that increasingly “conservative” has come to mean “pro-Trump,” a narrative that writes out of the story organizations and people who had what were considered fairly rightly-leaning views pre-Trump.

OK, I admit this is an imprecise exercise. What overall percentage of elite Republicans — conservative media figures, current and former members of Congress, current and former administration officials, etc. — oppose Trump? That’s basically impossible to quantify.

But I think it’s higher than often portrayed — because some opposition lives in non-GOP spaces where people aren’t looking, and because much of it is also hidden from view, as elected Republicans face strong incentives to stand by Trump publicly.

All of this helps explain why Republican voters are among the most loyal-to-Trump constituencies in the Republican Party. Surveys have long suggested that between 85 and 90 percent of Republican voters approve of the president. Only about 13 percent of people who voted for Mitt Romney in 2012 said that they disapproved of Trump in a poll conducted in late 2018 and early 2019 by the Democracy Fund Voter Study Group. According to FiveThirtyEight’s average of impeachment polls, about 14 percent of Republicans support impeachment.

I wrote recently about how rank-and-file voters often follow cues from elites, noting that impeachment support increased among Democrats after the party unified around the idea. So maybe if we had full data on the views of all Republican elites, we’d find that about 10 to 15 percent oppose Trump, perfectly in line with voters.

But I think that the safer assumption is this: Trump has in many ways successfully purged his critics from the power centers of the GOP. So a potential resistance to him among Republican elites doesn’t just face the obvious challenge that he’s the president and popular among GOP voters. Republican elites who are wary of Trump are also not well situated to make their case to rank-and-file Republican voters. They are working in lobbying shops or boardrooms instead of on Capitol Hill, speaking to audiences on CNN and MSNBC instead of Fox News, and outside of the administration instead of inside it.

The facts of the Ukraine case, or its politics, could open more doors for those anti-Trump voices in those pro-Trump spaces. That would likely have profound effects on the views of GOP voters.

For now, though, the Trump-skeptical bloc in Congress remains a small part of the overall Trump-skeptical conservative coalition.