Welcome to the Effective Nerdcast, the official podcast for EffectiveNerd.com! We aim to support and promote indie creators and artists.&nbsp; Today's episode contains 11 problems facing indie creators. I asked my audience about the biggest obstacles they face, and these are the most common answers.&nbsp; These 11 problems are: time management, creativity, work/life balance, finances, confidence, taking on multiple roles, business and marketing, burnout, deadlines, building an audience, and finishing projects. This episode is based on 11 Problems Facing Indie Creators -  &nbsp;

11 Problems Facing Indie Creators

When it comes to making creative projects or content, getting started is often the hardest part.&nbsp; A lot of thoughts and feelings can come up when we commit to making art. These feelings can put a stop to any plans we have. We can feel inadequate and overwhelmed. Giving in to these thoughts will ensure that our dreams will never become a reality. Today I wanted to discuss how we can overcome obstacles and get started on creative projects. This episode is based on:

Getting Started Can Be The Hardest Part

This week we are discussing 21 things that creators can do during lockdown and quarantine. The coronavirus has had an impact on the way we work and live life. Many areas in the United States, and the world, are on lockdown and social distancing.&nbsp; Here is the list of 21 things creators can do during the coronavirus season: 1. Keep Creating! 2. Make a Todo/Goal List () 3. Brainstorm Future Projects () 4. Set Up Your Phone/Computer For Productivity () 5. Decrease Distractions () 6. Declutter Your Environment () 7. Work On Building A New Habit 8. Decrease Bad Habits 9. Get Your Finances In Order 10. Finish Old Projects 11. Refresh Your Social Media Profiles 12. Refresh Your Website/Homepage 13. Learn A New Skill Or Style 14. Network on Social Media 15. SEO Your Website () 16. Write About Your Experiences/Culture 17. Help Other Creators 18. Try A New Social Network 19. Clean Up Your Email/DMs 20. Connect With Friends And Family 21. Relax!

21 Things For Creators To Do During Lockdown/Qaurantine

Today I wanted to discuss 13 strategies for brainstorming your next creative project.&nbsp; Brainstorming is an important part of the creative process. Every project starts with a great idea. This is why it is crucial to have a process where you can generate great ideas.&nbsp; &nbsp; This episode is based on the article

13 Effective Brainstorming Strategies

A lot of you have asked me to do an episode about search engine optimization (SEO). Since this is a very big topic, I am going to do a few episodes about SEO.&nbsp; SEO is short for “Search Engine Optimization”.&nbsp;The term is used to describe how websites are interpreted by search engines. Services such as Google and Bing are constantly scanning webpages on the internet and ranking them based on their pieces of content. These are the results you see when you use a search engine. Having a good SEO strategy for your website will help you show up in more search results. More search results mean that more people are going to see your artwork and content. As an indie creator,&nbsp;it is very important that we are getting as many eyes in front of our work as possible. This episode is based on the article:  For more ways to step up your work, head to  You can also find us on , , and .

SEO Part 1 - What is Search Engine Optimization?

This week on the podcast we are discussing how to avoid creative burnout. As indie creators, we have a high workload. We don't just make art or content. We handle the marketing, promotion, and every other role of being a creative team.&nbsp; Wearing all of these different hats can cause stress, overwhelming feelings, and burnout. Here are 10 strategies for avoiding burnout in your creative projects.&nbsp; 1. Have Great Time Management 2. Don't Be So Hard On Yourself 3. Take Care Of Your Body 4. Take Care Of Your Mind 5. Have a Break When You Need One 6. Keep Your Motivations In Mind 7. Practice Good Stress Management 8. Regroup And Adapt Regularly 9. Try A Change Of Setting 10. Focus On Important Tasks And Clean Up Useless Tasks This episode is based on the article: 10 Strategies For Avoiding Creative Burnout For more creative development, head over to Effectivenerd.com Follow us on social media @effectivenerd

10 Strategies For Overcoming Creative Burnout

Effective Nerd brings you reviews of independent creators and artists, including indie comics, music, games, and more! We also have discussions about ways creators can increase their creativity, productivity, and motivation.