Archive - The Creative Shift by Dan Blank

Refresh and refine your creative spirit

My process for honing your creative energy and reaching your goals

3 hrs ago •

What if you made one person feel seen with your writing?

Would that be enough?

Jul 8 •

9:51

How I'm using AI for marketing with writers

(and how I'm NOT using AI for marketing with writers)

Jul 4 •

When our internet friends pass away

On loss and parasocial relationships

Jul 1 •

15:47

June 2025

What a 1958 diner can teach writers about success

Why you can ignore AI, algorithms, trends, and slop content

Jun 27 •

Create moments, not metrics

The best way to measure your efforts to share online

Jun 24 •

9:07

Book marketing 101

5 essentials you should master to connect writing with readers

Jun 20 •

Did you hear about the publishing drama?

On being intentional with your creative energy

Jun 17 •

12:45

You are a creative force

A manifesto for writers

Jun 13 •

On the value of clear communication to reach your goals as a writer

Jun 10 •

17:29

10 (more!) things I wish every writer knew about marketing

How to master the craft of sharing your writing

Jun 6 •

Why I talk so much about Human-Centered Marketing

A case study on how we share can extend the purpose of our writing

Jun 3 •

20:15

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