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January 2025

Let's talk about Instagram.
I just deleted over 1000 posts (all of them) and now - in light of Meta's recent announcement - I'm working out how to approach Instagram creatively…
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Annie Ridout
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It's not procrastination, it's LIFE
And it should be lived creatively and enjoyed immensely, as well as used to earn a living and do the chores. But: here's how I'm planning on writing the…
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Annie Ridout
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Will a tidy home tidy my mind?
On whether you can be both peaceful and creative, in the home (and in your head).
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Annie Ridout
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The Creative Way manifesto
How to live and work creatively.
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Annie Ridout
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Sorry, that is just not creative.
But could it be?
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Annie Ridout
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The seven deadly sins are a must.
Why we need pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony and slothfulness, as creatives.
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Annie Ridout
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A major publisher wanted my poetry collection
But it never happened. And while at first, I was gutted - I’ve now realised that creatively, it might have been for the best.
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Annie Ridout
The Creative Way to be a freelance writer
The internet (inc. Substack) makes it much easier to create your own online platform and earn a living online, as a writer. It’s also a brilliant back…
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Annie Ridout
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I lost 31 paid subscribers ($2130) in December
At first, I was upset. But now, I'm pleased this happened. Here's why...
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December 2024

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