On Monday’s Escape Pod Zoom call we dared to believe that we could put work into the world without bowing to the algorithm gods. That our work could stand on its own, and build a sturdy foundation for what’s ahead.

In our workshop on Wednesday we shared stories of grounding our projects in local communities, with real people, and working through procrastination. We also got talking about Patreon and “extra offerings,” and a member mentioned this:

“In the UK, people really love to visit gardens and houses, and they’re just so happy. They will pay the ticket, and they’ll wander around, and they’ll stare at things. And it’s because, you know, it’s not a house that they could own, or a garden that they could have. So, if you’re a creative person making stuff, that’s super interesting to people who don’t. Is there a way that I could just provide a window to my world? You pay your entrance fee, you come and look around a bit, and I don’t have to do anything extra—just share some of what I’m already doing.”

AI was definitely the theme of our Thursday Escape Pod Zoom call. I don’t think we really “figured out” how we’re gonna beat it, but I bet adding more of our own humanity to the work we’re making will probably help.

NEXT WEEK!

◾ ESCAPE POD VIDEO CALL #080
Prompt: share one experiment you’ve tried lately (creative, personal, work, etc.) that felt good, even if it didn’t “work.”
Mon, Sep 1 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT
REGISTER HERE: Paid members only (get a 30 day trial for $10)

◾ Virtual co-working session
Come work on your newsletter, website, do your taxes, read a book – we’d love to see you!
Tue, Sept 2 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
REGISTER HERE: https://luma.com/jkcx5k7q

◾ MINI ESCAPE POD Q&A #13
​45 minute small group Q&A session. Come with questions about your work, your website, your paid offerings!
Tue, Sept 2 from 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM EDT
REGISTER HERE: Paid members only (get a 30 day trial for $10)

◾ ESCAPE POD VIDEO CALL #081
Prompt: share one experiment you’ve tried lately (creative, personal, work, etc.) that felt good, even if it didn’t “work.”
Thu, Sep 4 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
REGISTER HERE: Paid members only (get a 30 day trial for $10)