You eat too much
No, this is not about food. Hear me out.
Hello, Buddy!
While we’re still here trying to fight for a 4-day workweek, Greece has introduced a 6-day workweek 😂
Must be nice.
In Today’s Email:
Not every job is for you
5 questions to ask before saying “yes” to a gig
Free tips on creating more engaging content
Exciting jobs & opportunities for you
THE BIG IDEA
Saying No Will Save Your Life
….and help you avoid “I thy no”
I recently went to a buffet for the first time with some friends, and if you’ve been there done that, you would agree with me that it’s an exciting adventure.
What nobody warned me about, though, was the endless trips to the toilet after I sampled everything on the menu—both the familiar dishes and the mysterious ones.
Let’s just say I faced the consequences of my actions sha (don’t judge me, lol).
Why am I sharing this?
It got me thinking about how some creative freelancers take on too much.
As a freelance creative, it's tempting to believe you can handle it all, leading you to accept more jobs than you can manage.
But if you don't learn to recognize what you should be working on at any given time and say no to the rest, you'll end up feeling overwhelmed.
Take it from me, resisting the urge to "eat everything" is key to a healthy freelance life. Not every job is for you!
Yes yes, you need the money, but what’s the point of the money if:
The quality of your work suffers
Deadlines are missed
You end up refunding the client or outsourcing the gig at a higher cost
Your reputation takes a hit
You don't want to be that creative!
See, no long talk - moral of the story? It's okay to say no to gigs that might reduce your creative steeze.
In case you didn’t hear me the first time, NOT EVERY JOB IS FOR YOU. (Yes, I’m shouting).
So, how do you know when to say no to a freelance gig?
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ARTISTIC SHOWCASE
Featuring Tobiloba Steven
Tobiloba Steven is a versatile creative who effortlessly blends art, fashion, and style.
As the creative force behind "Artist Smith," a graffiti art initiative that spreads joy through hand-painted masterpieces, Tobi continually proves that his creativity knows no bounds.
Would you like to showcase your work in our newsletter?
Stop hiding your light, Show us what you do! (No, it doesn’t have to be art)
MONETIZATION INSIGHTS
Creating videos is cool, but making money from it? Way cooler!
I found tips on how you can make money off your Instagram reels and you won’t believe them.
CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT
Featuring Nnedi Okorafor
Nnedi Okorafor has just revealed two covers for her upcoming novel “Death of the Author”, releasing January 2025.
The story follows a disabled Nigerian American woman whose success from a sci-fi novel comes at a personal cost. It explores the African diasporic identity, and the deluxe edition will feature both covers.
Why two covers? You’ll have to read the book to find out.
For now, read more about this here.
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Opportunities For You?
$1,000 Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry | Apply here
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Foyle Young Poets Award | Apply here
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Call for Submissions
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Pitch to Femedic [$100-150 for published online pieces] | Submit here
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BIC Art Master Africa 2024 | Submit here
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