Creative Tools & Resources Hub

Share a time when a platform change forced you to dramatically adapt your creative strategy, and what you learned from it.

Are you primarily a solo creator, or have collaborations been essential to your growth? Share your experiences with either approach.

Beyond immediate success, how do you think about the long-term impact and preservation of your creative output?

From business negotiations to technical abilities, what adjacent skill has surprisingly boosted your creative career?

What would you do differently if you suddenly had to rebuild your creative presence and business from scratch with today's knowledge?

Tell us about the project that marked a significant turning point in your creative journey, whether published or personal.

For those who have recently faced layoffs or are witnessing industry contraction, what new independent paths are emerging from this disruption?

With gaming publications and media companies being sold or shuttered, how are you diversifying your income streams?

How do you preserve the pure enjoyment of creation when visibility and performance metrics dominate the digital landscape?

Are you developing a recognizable style that becomes your brand, or do you prioritize creative exploration across different styles and mediums?

Catching up on my podcast feeds and was really looking forward to this episode of Intelligence Machine podcast on Surf Social. Created by the folks who started Flipboard, which brings the Fediverse together into what can be referred to as a social browser. I've already signed up for the beta and hope to get access into it soon as this is so innovative for bringing together ActivityPub, ATProtocol and more.

With increasing economic pressure and uncertainty, what tools and systems are helping you maintain creative focus and output?

What open-source tools have you found that genuinely compete with or surpass their expensive counterparts?

Hey PeerTube community! The wait is finally over! PeerTube's mobile app has reached version 1.0, and it's a complete game-changer. I've been testing it since yesterday, and the improvement from the previous limited version is night and day. The biggest upgrade? You can now log in with your PeerTube account - and even manage multiple accounts! But that's just the beginning: Leave comments directly on videos Subscribe/unsubscribe to channels on the go Create and manage playlists that sync with your web account Like/dislike videos with a simple tap Secure your login with two-factor authentication Track your viewing history (and clear it when needed) For anyone who's struggle…

What essential tools would you include in a starter kit for new creators with limited funds? Share your budget-conscious recommendations.

How are you integrating AI tools into your creative process, and where do you draw ethical boundaries?

Share that one unexpected tool, plugin, or technique that transformed your workflow but isn't widely discussed.

I'm going to try my best in keeping this thread up to date with information for the different beta stages of Invision Community v5. 5.0.7 Beta 3 Invision Community5.0.7 Beta 3 ReleasedFire up your upgraders, because 5.0.7 Beta 1 is on its way.We've got a fresh new beta lined up for you today. The full list of fixes is in the release notes.Of special note is the updated permissio...

Have you thought about the future of your digital assets and online presence? Share approaches to preserving your creative legacy.

As with everything in life, the older models and code have to be given an end of life in order for the more modern bits to take over and continue on. Discourse is doing that with their next version of their forum software. Of course, there will be some that will feel the effects of this change as the browsers they might be using will be depreciated. Discourse MetaDropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in July 2025Following the next stable release in July 2025, Discourse will start using some modern browser features which are unavailable on iOS 15, and some other old browsers. Discourse’s minimum supported...

Discuss the ethical boundaries in your creative work, from content decisions to which platforms and sponsors you'll work with.

Is it financial freedom, creative satisfaction, audience impact, or something else entirely? Let's discuss our varied definitions of success.

Was there a specific moment that pushed you to pursue independent creation? Share your journey and what keeps you going.

Share the one piece of equipment, software, or resource that had the biggest impact on your work.

With potential increases in hardware costs and subscription services, how might independent creators need to adjust their business plans and pricing strategies?