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Social media got you down?


I’m astonished by how deeply social media has flattened the collective notion about what “getting out there” and “showing up” actually *is*. That’s not a criticism; it’s taken me years to accept that I prefer conversations and handwritten notes to develop and nurture professional relationships, not “posting”. But what’s been noteworthy lately is how I’m beginning to hear more people articulate what it is about marketing on social media that feels off to them. Among some of the things I’ve …

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How to Create More Success and Spaciousness in Your Marketing and Promotions

You sit in front of your computer. The page is blank in front of you. The cursor blinks at you, mockingly.   You decide to do the dishes. Fold laundry. Clean your office.   Two hours later, you realize you haven’t written anything. (But your kitchen counters are clean).   One of the biggest challenges … Read More >

How to Make What You Do Sound Different

This week, a question from the mailbag: Dear Stella, My biggest challenge in writing about my work is how truthfully articulate what the actual benefits are from what I’m offering. I feel like I can kinda sorta come up with stuff to say based on what I’ve seen on other people’s sales pages, but being … Read More >