Josh

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?

Many people are experimenting with periods of reduced screen time or social media breaks. Have you attempted any form of digital detox? What strategies worked for you, and did you maintain any habits afterward? Did you notice any mental health or productivity benefits?

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?

How are you balancing accessibility with sustainable income in your subscription offerings?

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

Do you deliberately study art forms different from your own to inform your creative process?

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?

How has your creative voice or approach evolved in response to the changing landscape of publications and media companies?

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.