Tools and other resources for creators, whether current or aspiring.
Indie creator
So far on Creator Interviews, I’ve interviewed six different creators. Each was a different type: a blogger, a podcaster, a musician, an Instagrammer, a YouTuber, and an author.
Each one I would define as an “indie,” but you may be wondering: what does that even mean nowadays?
In this post I list the five key characteristics of an indie creator.
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Tal Oran
We examine how YouTuber Tal Oran creates his videos – including the equipment he uses, and how he directs and edits each episode. We also go into more detail about the distribution side of his video blog. In particular, is he worried about his reliance on YouTube and Facebook?
Read More Tools & distribution strategies for YouTubers
podcasting tools
If you’re thinking of creating a podcast, or want to know how to improve your existing podcast, you’ll need to spend a bit of money and a chunk of time setting yourself up for success. The good news: there’s no shortage of free or inexpensive professional-level tools and services to help you.
Read More Tools to start a podcast
Typesetting
What are the main options these days for aspiring pro bloggers? I’ve collected five of them for this post. I only personally like a couple of these tools, but it’s useful to know what’s out there – along with their pros and cons.
Read More 5 CMS tools for indie bloggers