Archive - The Creative Shift by Dan Blank

Fall back in love with Substack

A fresh start, filled with writers and readers who inspire you

Jun 26 • Dan Blank

Authenticity and sharing your craft

Jun 23 • Dan Blank

19:29

Feel alive in your creativity

Charting an inspiring path to writing, publishing, and connecting with readers

Jun 19 • Dan Blank

You have a creative voice. What will you say?

The agency you have in choosing how you write, publish, and share.

Jun 16 • Dan Blank

19:05

Writing is risk

Reflections on the imperative to write and share, especially in the age of AI

Jun 12 • Dan Blank

Three common mistakes writers make trying to describe their writing

How to share your work in a manner that is memorable

Jun 9 • Dan Blank

11:55

Give readers a clear way into your writing

Three common ways writers make their message too broad, vague, or forgettable

Jun 5 • Dan Blank

Navigating the next phase of your creative life

Honoring your journey and charting a new path

Jun 2 • Dan Blank

12:28

May 2026

Writer, who are you?

Embracing your creative potential

May 29 • Dan Blank

The difficult questions writers face about success

And the inspiring answers...

May 26 • Dan Blank

15:41

Don't give up on your writing

Believe in your creative vision, even when it seems like no one else does

May 22 • Dan Blank

Your creative work is worthy of time and attention

On honoring your creative goals and setting clear boundaries to protect them

May 19 • Dan Blank

9:21

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