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topazadine · 15 days

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The Myth of the Martyr-Artist

Today’s going to be a heavier topic, but one that I feel is incredibly important. I’ve been pingponging this around my head since I saw the disturbing responses on a Reddit post, where a fellow writer was encouraging others to care for their overall well-being.

Many commenters responded very negatively to this, insisting that all their best work comes when they’re in the throes of suicidal despair. They claimed that saying you should care for your mental and physical health is some form of ableism, then promptly got into pissing contests about how terrible their mental health is, as if this is a badge of honor (it’s not).

Well, as someone with bipolar disorder, I’m here to tell you that’s a damn lie. You do not need to be a martyr for your art; in fact, it can really damage your craft.

I will note that I am speaking from my experience, though backed up with ample science. You'll find a bunch of good sources here that you can use to educate yourself on mental illness and, perhaps, share this message with others who may still believe the myth.

But before you go, “well, this is all just your opinion, and I am special and my mental illness is a creative treasure,” hear me out.

Once, during a psychotic episode, I walked 13 miles in the middle of the night in freezing cold weather because I thought I was a torchbearer for the Paralympics. It wasn’t even the right year for that.

I then broke into Navy Pier after hours (for reasons?? vibes??) through a mistakenly unlocked front door. After letting me twirl around for a bit, the cleaning staff called the cops on me, likely scared for their lives.

Upon being kindly kicked out of this esteemed establishment, I believed I was in the running for the Nobel Peace Prize and started tweeting incessantly about Malala Yousafzai while dancing to “Bad Girls” by M.I.A on a CTA bus. I’m surprised I didn’t get escorted off the bus too.

Yes, of course, all of that makes absolutely no sense: that’s what psychosis does.

My list of prior medications is so long that I don’t even remember all of them; I’ve been involuntarily hospitalized six times. Once, I even spent Thanksgiving in the psych ward. The food was surprisingly good.

I’m not trying to get pity by explaining this. This all happened a decade ago, and I have been perfectly stable thanks to the world’s best medication, Lamictal. (Insert paid sponsorship here! Please?)

Rather, I want you to know that I’ve been about as deep as you can go into a mental breakdown, and I can tell you that it did nothing whatsoever for my writing abilities.

First, let’s dive into the most important reason that you should take your mental health seriously instead of wallowing for your craft.

Untreated Mental Illness Damages Your Brain

Mental illness is not just feeing sad: these are brain disorders that cause real, quantifiable damage to your neurological functioning. This, of course, should set off enormous warning bells telling you to get treatment now.

(Now, a quick note: I'm focusing on depression, bipolar, and psychosis here, because that is my experience and what I can speak to best. I am certain that these adages still apply for other mental illnesses and neurodivergencies, but I'm staying in my lane.)

Depression causes brain shrinkage, including in the hippocampus, which is crucial for memory and learning. It also damages the prefrontal cortices, which help us to relate to others and regulate our emotions.

The areas of the brain impacted by depression are all those that we need to write: our ability to empathize, to plan, to remember important details, and even to feel emotions so that we can accurately depict them.

But it’s not just about writing, of course.

These areas moderate key life activities, making it difficult for you to succeed elsewhere, too. Executive function, concentration, motivation, and emotional management all go out the window with depression, bipolar, and other mental illnesses.

There is also the fact that persistent, untreated depression is correlated with neuroinflammation. Brain inflammation is one of the cardinal precursors to Alzheimer’s disease, a tragic disorder that results in a painful and devastating death.

As you would imagine, the changes are even more extreme in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, resulting in a marked loss of brain volume and significant impairment in everyday activities. Just one manic episode can cause lifelong changes that increase the risk of dementia and even heart disease.

If you can get treatment, do – as fast as possible.

Don’t give up until you find the right treatment for you, because the risks far outweigh the rewards.

In fact, there are few rewards of untreated mental illness, including writing ability.

No, You Don’t Write Better When Sick

I promise, you don’t, even if you think you do.

You may tell me “but Topazadine, I’m the exception! My work when I’m happy is terrible, but my work when I’m on the brink of suicidal despair is genius!”

Is it? Is it really?

A symptom of many mental illnesses, including bipolar, is anosognosia, which means that you do not recognize that you have an issue. This is how you get someone insisting that they’ve had brain surgery, even when their psychiatrist tells them that never happened.

What? Don’t look at me like that. It made sense at the time.

And it does make sense to the ill person, because they are living in a different reality. Their brain is making wrong connections between facts, sensory inputs, and memories that diverge from the real world.

What happened to me is a very extreme version of this, but those insisting that they make their best work when they’re messed up are also suffering from anosognosia. They’re not able to see that the work they’re doing is not at the same level as it could be if they were better.

As an example, let’s look at some poems I wrote during different mental states. This is one from my Psychosis Era.

Shiverheart shiverbrain banana banana shrivel, press the dancing bone to watch the sun sink for another fifty years, another fifty years we sacrificed for the sake of our bloody maries. And sweet Antoinette, whose brocade was stained with her juicethoughts, and the maid had a tantrum. Sleep sleep deep deep where the cars can’t find you where the wheel always turns soft smooth like butter like butter, except for when it’s not. Babygut sand colonoscopies for free, like daisies for a winter wedding, but we’re all oozing black massacre wine from our very pores, like insecticide. I am dying, I am dying, so quiet, so soft, wavering upon the shore between dream and deritus, crashwave summoning, crashwave beckoning, welcoming me home. But my feet cannot cross the sand. Saline eyepus coming to wash my sins.

It’s straight word salad, and I don’t mean that in the silly politician sense; this is a textbook example of the disorder. It makes no sense and is, frankly, dogshit.

I’m sure I thought it was deep at the time, but a sane person would be horrified. Clearly I believed I was the next William S. Burroughs (spoiler alert, I am not).

Now here’s an excerpt of one I wrote during an episode of bipolar depression.

I sat on the train writing my will and the tracks were humped like vertebra of my scoliosis back. We were running over corpses. Would they take us and throw us to the end of the train and pose with our dead bodies our berry juice staining the floor? But this is not, this is not, and I choke down bile and say my testament like rosary. Where will we go after the meals have been spat out and the toys burnt to carbon and the babies rocked to coma and the prizes won and coffins bought when there is no more suffering to drink?

Yeah, the Sylvia Plath vibes are strong with this one. I will say that it’s better than the bizarre world salad poem, but it’s still … bad. It’s bland and repetitive, which perfectly encapsulates the soul-bleaching monotony of depression.

There’s also the fact that it is really depressing, but that’s to be expected when you’re depressed.

Lastly, here is one that I wrote recently for What Is Cannot Be Unwritten, the fourth book in The Eirenic Verses series, now that I’ve been stable for many years.

Bending neck like willow bough, wings that sweep like summer snow, dark eyes of blackest bright, gleaming river of cool delight. Swan seeks silent melody, turns its feathered prow to sea, paddles past every boundary, acknowledging no nationality. Stretch one’s beak to the yielding sky and trumpet out the true heart cry. To be wild and proud and limitless, bowing just to love’s largesse.

This one seems quite sweet but you’d be horrified at the context. That's a secret tool we'll use later, though.

Notwithstanding that it has a much more pleasant theme, the fact of the matter is that this poem is objectively better than either of the poems I wrote while unstable. The theme is more coherent, the rhyme scheme gives it a better melody, and the imagery is stronger. It’s not my best work ever, but it’s certainly much improved.

After a decade of treatment, I can look back and recognize that being ill did not help my work at all. However, I think that some people still believe this myth because they haven’t had that experience … yet.

You May Not Realize How Much Better Your Work Can Be

The thing many people do not understand is that a brief period of stability isn’t true remission. You may feel better for a few weeks or even months, but your brain is still in a fragile state and can relapse at any time.

In fact, the brain changes that result from a manic episode have been observed up to six years after the initial episode, and there’s evidence that even medication-compliant patients still show abnormal brain structures despite having no symptoms.

Researchers also have found that brain changes from depression persist for years after remission, though it’s not clear how long that really lasts.

The point here is that a few months of feeling better does not mean that you are cured.

It takes time for the brain to heal itself after a serious episode of mental illness, so you really can’t know how much you’ll improve until you are half a decade or more in remission.

And those years while you are healing are messy; you’re not doing your best work then, either. My poems and stories really only started to get better about five years after my manic episode because my brain was still rorienting to Normal Neuron Stuff.

Additionally, psychiatric medications can cause issues with cognition, memory, and personality while you’re stabilizing for a reason: they’re equalizing your neurotransmitters. You’ll feel weird and brain-foggy even if the medications are working because everything is out of wack.

This is completely normal, but it can be frustrating to writers, and it may make them falsely believe that recovery is the reason that their work isn’t so great.

No. The problem is still your mental illness, but that adjustment period can make it appear that treatment is the issue.

Sadly, many creatives decide that medication isn’t right for them because they don’t like the adjustment period, leading to an endless cycle of remission and relapse. The more frequently you cycle, the more likely you are to end up with severe impairments, so it is crucial that you fight hard for stability.

It is true that some medications can cause serious side effects. In fact, I suffered from extrapyramidal symptoms while taking the antipsychotic Geodon; essentially, I'm brain-allergic to that specific medication. The trismus that resulted would leave me with my jaw locked open for up to six hours.

Imagine a charlie horse but on your face. I had to go to the hospital looking like the Scream and write down what was happening so the mystified ER doctors knew to give me a Valium injection.

Most people would not have faulted me for throwing all those pills down the toilet and never trying again, but I kept at it until I found the right medication for me. I understand that the risks of psychosis are far worse than any physical discomfort, no matter how extreme.

This discussion flows perfectly into the next part I want to discuss – which is also the most controversial.

We Idolize Suffering Artists Because of Survivorship Bias

Sylvia Plath, Virginia Woolf, Edgar Allen Poe, and so many others are famous both for their work and their incredibly depressing lives. And yes, I’m not discounting how great they were, but we’re really focusing on the wrong thing here.

Firstly, we have no idea how much better they could have been if they were not ill, or if they’d received treatment and wrote restrospectively of their sorrows.

I know that my writing about serious issues is much better when I get some distance from it. I can better contextualize the pain and come at it from a more balanced standpoint, not veering into melodrama or self-pity.

Secondly, pointing to them as proof of why suffering is good for art reflects survivorship bias, meaning that we are only looking at those who became famous due to connections, luck, or talent.

There are millions of other prodigies whose work never gained renown because of their mental illness.

Maybe they were institutionalized, or they became too ill to write, or they didn’t have a support system who helped them in their journey.

For example, A Confederacy of Dunces was only published after John Kennedy Toole’s suicide because his mother met Walker Percy and advocated tirelessly for its publication. If Thelma Toole had not been so passionate about seeing her late son’s work in print, we never would have known his name or that his manuscript even existed.

And finally, we have the sad fact that had these literary heroes not been so severely ill, they may have produced many more incredible gems.

I think frequently about how many people could have done such wonderful things with their lives had they not died by suicide. What is missing from the world because they didn’t receive the support they needed? How many books remain unwritten, poems never finished, films unstarted?

We can’t know, of course, but I imagine that some of the best creations were never made because their creator didn’t live long enough to see it through.

And that, frankly, is one of the worst things I can imagine. Mental illness takes so much not just from the individual, but from our society at large.

Your Health Is More Important Than Your Craft

Let me be clear and firm: your writing is not all there is to you. Like me, you probably lose yourself in your work; you identify so strongly with being a writer that not working is physically painful.

However, you are so much more than just your craft.

You have friends who love you and want to see you well; you have family who misses your laughter. You may have a partner who would love to see you smile again, or pets that are desperate to go on fun adventures when you gain the strength to get up.

There’s so much that mental illness takes from us, including our creative fire. It’s not fair, but you don’t have to let it take more from you by choosing not to get treatment.

I’m not saying that you can’t write while you’re sick – not at all.

The germs of genius may be in there, and when you’re better, you can recycle that into something even more beautiful. I’ve taken a lot from older works and generated some truly amazing poems that have such better flow than the original; I wouldn’t have had that raw material if I were not ill.

But that’s still not an excuse not to get better, to stay stuck in illness because you think it’s the best thing for your craft. I am telling you now that it’s not. Your work can be great now, but it can improve dramatically when you improve.

You deserve to be happy.

And you can get there, no matter how much your brain tells you otherwise. If I can come back from trying to jump into strangers’ cars because I thought I was late for my own wedding, you can reach stability too.

Mentally ill brains lie to us because getting treatment is scary. The human brain thrives on stasis, even if that stasis is killing us; it makes up all sorts of cognitive dissonance to dissuade us from trying to change. For writers, one of those cognitive distortions is that we write better when we’re sick.

Don’t listen when your brain starts whispering that you shouldn’t bother. Realize that mental illnesses are serious and, in many cases, degenerative disorders that cause far more harm than good.

You do not need to be a martyr-artist.

Each person reading this deserves the happiest ending possible. We should never take the tragic tales of tortured souls as some sort of inspiration, even if their writing is amazing as it is. Their lives were cut short and they never reached their peak, but you can.

Please get treatment.

Admitting there’s a problem can be daunting, but it is so worth it. Take it from me. Stay in treatment, work hard to find the right combination of therapies that help you, and hold onto hope.

It gets better. Your work gets better, too. I promise you from the bottom of my heart.

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The Importance of Video Marketing in E-commerce: Boosting Engagement with Buy YouTube Views

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glossary2 · 6 months

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Unlocking the Fast Lane: Strategies to Reach 1000 Subscribers Faster on YouTube

In today's digital era, YouTube has become more than just a platform for sharing videos—it's a gateway to creativity, community, and potentially, a source of income. Whether you're a budding content creator or a seasoned YouTuber looking to expand your reach, reaching the milestone of 1000 subscribers is a significant step towards building a successful channel. But with millions of channels vying for attention, how can you accelerate your journey to 1000 subscribers? Here are some proven strategies to help you navigate the YouTube landscape and grow your subscriber base at a faster pace:

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digirankguide · 7 months

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How to Design Flyers That Stand on Out in a Digital World

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How to Start a Podcast Guide for 2024: Launch, Attract 100 Listeners & Cover Costs - No Jargon! - Captivate FM

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The sixteenth article Sydney gave me is by captivate FM, which is a website that helps podcasters start and grow.

This article is extensive- there are five phases. This is going to be a long post, so buckle up.

Phase 1- Planning

1. Find your why

Once you have your why, you'll be able to figure out what you can bring to the podcasting world.

Write down your goals and set mile markers along the way to track progress towards them.

2. Topic

Choose one you're passionate about, one that excites you.

Don't feel pressured to be an absolute expert on the topic you choose- as long as you go into each episode with good research and a plan, you'll be ok.

Once you have a topic in mind, look into podcasts already in that area. What can you do differently? What will make your podcast stand out and make listeners choose yours over the however many other podcasts on the topic?

3. Name

Use research you conduct to find out keywords people are searching for that are relevant to your topic

Get creative

Descriptive name

Use your own brand if it's recognizable

Make sure it's not taken

Keep it short

Don't shove a list of keywords in. Weave them in naturally, and only keep a couple for the title. The rest can go in the description.

4. Avatar and XYZ statement

Create an avatar of your ideal listener

'I will do X for Y so Z can happen.'

Your 'Y' part will always be your listener avatar.

So the sentence will go something like 'I will do [podcast topic] for [listener] so that [listener experience].

Phase 2- Designing

5. Format

Solo, cohosted, interview are all formats of podcasts.

6. Design your flow

AKA create segments within your episode.

7. Calls to action

Anything you ask a listener to do, such as review or tell a friend, is a CTA. Decide on one or two to start with.

8. Script

This article includes examples and templates of scripts for you to use and take inspiration from.

9. Art

Keep it simple. As my old English teacher would say- KISS the work. Keep it simple, silly. The logo will be small most of the time, and you still want it to be legible and clear.

Make it relevant to the podcast.

Be bold about choices, based on what you've seen from other podcast artworks.

Don't fall back on stereotypical and overused imagery, like microphones and/or headphones.

Use your face if you're comfortable.

Remember it's not set in stone. You can always change it down the line.

There are also resources in this section to do the art yourself or outsource it, but I'll let you click through in case the author receives a commission.

10. Music

Jingles work for a reason. If you can get someone to recognize your podcast from the music alone, that's perfect.

Keep the music short. The listener wants to listen to a podcast, not a song.

There are some resources on where to find music here, and again you can find those on your own.

11. Categories and description

The description is how to draw people in, intrigue them, make them want to click and listen.

Categories are how people search through podcasts to find one to listen to. Make sure the primary category really describes the show because sometimes the two secondary categories aren't used in the algorithm.

12. Schedule and length

There's no magic answer- just think about your audience and how they might react to certain lengths, plus take into account your own time and how much you can handle.

13. Pick a launch date

Having a fixed end goal is the best way to get yourself to do this without procrastinating any more than you already have.

Phase 3- Recording

14. Microphone

It is necessary. Get one within your budget with good reviews, you can always scale up.

15. Headphones

For both recording and editing, to make sure everything is sounding good.

16. Record

This article goes over some general tips

Otherwise, the main article just talks about some differences in equipment and software if you're going solo or cohosting.

17. Editing

This goes over general tips for beginners

The main article seems to take a pretty minimalist approach- remove silences and re-takes, add music, and that's it.

The article also goes over the technical stuff related to exporting the audio file.

18. Understanding podcast hosting, RSS feeds, and directories

All I need to know is that podcasters need a hosting site to give them an RSS feed, then they can submit to directories and get heard.

Phase 4- Building

19. Trailers

This article gives you a guide on how to make one, but there are basics covered here.

Who are you and why should the listener listen to you?

What can the listener expect from the show?

How can the listener listen?

20. Choose a hosting site

Different ones will have different features, so do your research into which one will work best for you.

21. Record

Don't worry about mistakes- they can be edited out.

When you make a mistake, stop for a few seconds, then start the sentence over. You'll be able to see the silence in the wave form later.

If you wrote a script, you already know what you're going to say.

You can record in batches, which means record multiple episodes in a row.

Just because the final episode is a set time, that doesn't mean recording it will take that same amount of time. It will take you significantly longer with breaks, mistakes, and re-takes. Don't stress about it.

22. Website

Think of it as a central hub for your podcast, or a home.

You can use a website to further search engine optimization for discoverability.

It allows you to control how you show off your podcast and brand.

It also lets you build an archive of episodes, so listeners can find the earlier ones.

You'll be able to build a community around your show.

23. Social media

You don't have to worry about posting to every single social media site ever, but you should lock down the handles and usernames.

Phase 5- Launching

24. Uploading and publishing

Use your podcast host to do both.

If you choose Captivate, they have a whole instructional video of how to do this step.

25. Submit to directories

Your podcast will have generated the RSS feed you need, so you just need to plug the feed into the appropriate field.

Sometimes, your host will have a one click submission, which means you just have to click the 'submit' button and you've done it! It takes time for the directories to accept the podcast, so now you just wait. Up to a week for Apple Podcasts, specifically.

Once you've submitted to the directories, the RSS feed does the work and you won't have to do it again. The directories will just automatically get your episodes as you upload without you having to do any further steps.

26. Plan the launch

The article recommends a launch week, not day. This will give you enough time to build more excitement for your podcast. There are a few things they recommend:

Research and join three to five relevant groups or boards where your audience gathers.

Set up a podchaser profile and claim your podcast. Podchaser is like the IMDB of podcasts, so listeners can leave reviews.

Create a graphic that teaches people how to leave a review.

Get in touch with seven podcasts in your niche and ask to swap trailers. You promote theirs on yours, and they'll promote yours on theirs.

Record and release a teaser episode. Shout out listeners who left reviews, ask for feedback, thank everyone who helped you along the way, and provide listeners with a view of what's coming up.

27. Celebrate!

You've worked hard on this project, and you've finally launched. That's a huge milestone. People all over the world can now listen to you talk about your topic.

Now you can think about your growing community, develop your skills, and think about your goals.

Bonus phase- after launch

28. How to keep motivated

There's a video under this, too.

Most podcasters don't make it past ten episodes because they don't see the results they expected. You have to push through and keep going.

When a celebrity launches a podcast, it's an instant hit with tons of downloads. This is because they're already famous. Don't compare yourself to them.

Podcasters sometimes feel like no one's listening, but people are. You started a podcast because you have something important to say, so keep saying it.

Podcasting is a slow industry for non-celebrities. You have to work on bettering your skills and growing your community.

Ignore the perfectionist in your head. Nothing will ever be perfect, so stop fiddling with episodes. Stick to your release schedule you set for yourself.

Having a goal in mind helps at this point. Making your own mile markers to track your progress helps a lot, too. Make sure to celebrate victories, however small you may deem them to be.

29. Understand the data

Many beginner podcasters look at the early data and expect to see numbers in the hundreds and get discouraged when that isn't the case.

Captivate advertises that they show their users data points, including unique listeners, download averages over time, listener behavior, downloads per episode, and demographic data.

You might wonder what's a 'good' number for each of these. The truth is success is so subjective that your idea of good won't be anyone else's idea of good.

Look at your listeners and cultivate a relationship with them. Ask them to leave kind reviews and spread the word.

Celebrate any upward trend, no matter how slight.

30. How to reach one hundred listeners

Market, market, market.

Share with your core group of friends and family, they'll listen and share it with people they know that will appreciate the show.

The article also recommends treating each episode with a week of publicity. The day before you release the episode, they recommend posting short clips to tease content on your socials. On release day, create other content to share on social media. The rest of the week, use what you already created and keep posting about the episode.

Try for two to three posts per social media site, every day for the week. This might feel like too much, but social media goes so fast that things get buried. Just keep the episode in your followers' minds.

This routine will build habits and confidence, and then once the routine is set you can research more advanced ways to get more ears on your podcast.

31. Monetizing

Podcasting takes time, but you most likely invested some money into it, too, plus the upkeep if you have a paid hosting account.

Captivate offers subscriptions and tipping, but you can use other sites for the same things (patreon and ko fi come to mind).

You shouldn't feel guilty about trying to make your money back- you put a lot of time and energy into this, and some of your listeners will certainly want to help out if they can.

#podcast help #beginner podcaster

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CTA: Lou

Personality: Architect - INTJ-T

66% Introverted

70% Intuitive

78% Thinking

99% Judging

63% Turbulent

Introduction | Architect (INTJ) Personality | 16Personalities

So, I've done this with a few characters from my "A Bug's Life" blog. And it's essentially where I go to the website 16Personalities and answer the questions according to how I best believe the characters would. I base my responses off of how they are portrayed in the movie. Responses do vary as I do have to take some creative liberty with questions that don't have an apparent answer in the movie.

Now, this isn't a bullet-point list of Lou's traits. The link above will direct you to the website with the results and further information about this archetype. Do with it what you will. What I'll be doing for this post (and others like it) is explaining why Lou received the answers he did. I'll be using contextual evidence from the movie to defend my reasonings and will give fair warning on parts where I took creative liberty.

Because let's be honest, the movie doesn't exactly do good with character development. I don't think any of the characters actually changed in a self-reflective way throughout the movie.

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Introverted

Okay, I somewhat feel like this one is self-explanatory. But, Lou does seem to have this self-destructive mindset that leads him to be only 66% introverted.

We obviously see in the movie that Lou is almost always seen with other dolls. Aside from when everyone goes home at the end of the day. The "alone" part is more of a mentality than anything else. The fact that he doesn't confide in the other dolls or feels unsafe to disclose information with them.

-> He doesn't previously tell the Spy Girls his relationship with Ox. They are surprised to find that the bunny already knows Lou after they've kidnapped him.

-> This one's no surprise: He has kept the secret of him being a prototype for God knows how many years

There's a destructive path he stays on throughout his life and during the movie where he craves attention and being around people, but at the same time, he's constantly lying and pretending to be this other person. It's like, so badly wanting people to like you enough to be around you (or in Lou's case, stay) but also so terrified that they won't like the real you.

Coupled with that is Lou's tendency to keep dolls longer than he knows is allowed. They'll leave at some point. Based on the movie, it seems like dolls usually stay for maybe three or four months before the Gauntlet takes place. Still, Lou forms groups with some of them. The Spy Girls, are my main example for this. He knows that they'll leave, but it's almost like he's trying to eventually gaslight them or persuade them into staying. He's this line in the latter portion of the movie when he reaches his downfall.

"Are you really going to let them take over? After everything I've done for you?"

It doesn't work, obviously, but I can't help but wonder if he would have said similar words when the time came for them to leave through the portal. If his actions toward them were merely a compilation of reasons for them to feel obligated to stay.

Intuitive

This is a fun one that kind of veers away from the depressing backstory of our little blond. It involves imagination and thinking beyond just the present time.

Despite the fact that Lou is in the position he's in, it seems like he learns to make the most of it during times. I think back mainly to his training and when classes are held. The factory doesn't have any reign over him as far as how he specifically teaches.

He jumps into figment possibilities and theoretical situations. He has fireworks shooting off into the sky. The man has whole songs that he's most likely written and orchestrated himself. There are flames shooting up from the catwalk and at the top of the stairs. The platform glows with multicolored squares.

There's no doubt that he's creative. If he were to give Uglyville and its inhabitants a chance, he would surely flourish. Because Lou is essentially doing the same thing that the Uglies do at the end of the movie. He's bringing color and life into such a drab Institute. All the greyscale buildings and scenery are dull. But Lou is trying to spice things up with everything he adds to it.

And, regardless if this is another tactic of his to get dolls to stay, I think he enjoys it himself and still has to have a lot of imagination to pull this stuff off.

A counterargument to this would be: "But what about how he doesn't like the Uglies playing with the glue? Or when UglyDog dances to distract the metal dog? Or when they use their own imagination to get past all the hurdles he puts up for them?"

My answer: He really has to shut them down.

Like, the factory is still there. There's an invisible line that Lou can't cross that's between what he can do to make things his own and what he can't do because the factory still has rules in place for him.

A note right quick: Anytime I mention the factory's control over Lou, it should be noted that I'm taking creative liberty with the statements. Because the movie never specifies how much influence (if any) the factory has with the dolls or Lou.

Thinking

I love this one. I love it mainly because it seems like this is a forced trait Lou has trained himself to have. I was earnestly surprised when he got "thinking" over "feeling" because it would make more sense if he was guided more by his emotions, right? I mean, so many of his mistakes have been traced to his lack of control to hide or quickly amend his emotions.

But that's where thinking comes in.

A creative liberty I've taken on the movie is that Lou sent Ox to the recycling pipes in a blinded heat of emotion. In my prequel (it's not finished so don't get excited) I have it leading to the point where the two brothers eventually split. Ox and Lou have this whole plan that if Ox can prove he's perfect enough then the robots and the factory will allow him to stay with Lou. However, Ox can't quite shake the desire to go to the Big World.

To make things short: Ox runs Gauntlet, Ox almost goes through portal, Lou is devastated by the potential betrayal and abandonment, Lou's emotions take over.

I say all that to say this: Lou has conditioned himself to push his emotions back for the sake of not getting too attached or losing control again.

Maybe he feels remorse for leading Ox to his potential death. Maybe he doesn't want to seem sporadic to the other dolls by the influx of different emotions.

As I and my best friend Natalie also theorize, Lou was not made with emotions. Therefore, he has limited to no knowledge of how to handle them and thus finds it easier to simply push them away altogether.

I came back from a coffee break in the library and forgot my previous thoughts for this section SO I'M MOVING ON.

Judging

Now, I should probably explain that judging in this sense is not the "wow, you're ugly" kind of judging. This is the opposite of prospecting. Essentially, it deals with how people prefer to tackle goals.

People with the Judging trait prefer to have backup plans, strict deadlines, and explicit ideas for how to execute their plans. So on and so forth. This is the opposite of people with prospecting who prefer to "cross that bridge when they get there."

Lou shows this a lot with the fact that he teaches. Teachers have to plan out their lessons and are working with a timeline. Lou also seems to have this plan set in place early on in the movie on how to deal with the Uglies. I believe the only time he changes plans is when he meets the Spy Girls in the pipe after Mandy and Moxy's abduction. As well as when he (most likely) made the minute decision to run the Gauntlet with them.

Not much needs to be said for this one, so I'm jumping on to our last point.

Turbulent

Ya'll are gonna be surprised by this one. The two options Lou could have gotten for this one are turbulent and assertive. Assertive is self-explanatory, but to add more depth, it regards their self-reflections.

Turbulent essentially means that Lou lacks self-confidence. That may come as a surprise because the movie portrays him as an arrogant, self-righteous person. On the contrary, most people that are like that are actually insecure.

Let's be reminded of the fact that Lou keeps his true nature of being a prototype a secret. It's kind of the main thing about him that isn't revealed. He also says this during the scene in the pipes:

"Everyone says: Oh Lou, you're so nice! You're the best! Do you know how long I've worked for that adulation?"

How long he worked for the adulation. He had essentially been trying to improve his reputation with the other dolls. He's tried proving himself to them. Now, the movie sets it up where the other dolls are working on their appearances and behavior to gain rapport with Lou.

So, why would Lou feel the need to have a good reputation with them? He's the leader.

This is also taking creative liberty, but maybe it's to convince himself that he can be a prototype and still be loved. He was so insecure -- and still is -- about his true nature that he was doing everything in his power to gain their love and adoration in case there came a day when they found out he was a prototype.

Now, this begs the question as to what he's been told about himself to believe that being a prototype is a bad thing and that others believe the same. But I won't dive into that for this post.

And imagine his surprise (which is scene during the scene where they toss around his fate with different options) when all that work he put toward gaining their adoration was still for nothing. The fact that despite all he did to show himself as a nice, genuine person (regardless if it turned fake, it had to be real at some point) was in vain. And the only thing they cared about was the fact that he wasn't a real doll.

But there's my long rant on that. Again, if you'd like to read more on this personality type, which includes: romantic relationships, friendships, workplace habits, and more then feel free to click the link at the beginning of this post.

And here's the tentative list for the next CTA's I'll be doing, unless I get an ask for a character prior to me writing it.

Mandy

Moxy

Nolan

LuckyBat

Wage

Babo

Tuesday

Kitty

UglyDog

Some characters that are given some limelight (like Lydia) are being excluded from this list because they are not given enough screentime/dialogue in order to fill out the personality test accurately.

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Designing a flyer is a creative process that involves combining visual elements and text to convey a message effectively. Whether you're promoting an event, business, or cause, a well-designed flyer can capture attention and encourage engagement. Here's a guide to help you create an impactful flyer design:

Define Your Purpose: Clearly understand the purpose of your flyer. Are you promoting an event, a product, a service, or a cause? Knowing your goal will guide the design process.

Know Your Audience: Identify your target audience and tailor your design to appeal to their interests, preferences, and demographics. Consider factors such as age, gender, and location when choosing colors, fonts, and imagery.

Choose a Layout: Decide on a layout that suits your content. Common layouts include single-sided or double-sided designs. Ensure that there is a logical flow of information and that the most important details are prominently featured.

Eye-Catching Headline: Craft a compelling headline that grabs attention. Use bold and large fonts to make it stand out. The headline should clearly convey the main message of your flyer.

Attractive Imagery: Incorporate high-quality images or graphics relevant to your message. Images should be clear, vibrant, and directly related to the content. Avoid clutter, and make sure the visuals enhance rather than distract from the message.

Color Scheme: Choose a color scheme that aligns with your brand or the theme of your event. Consider the psychological impact of colors; for example, red may evoke excitement, while blue may convey trust and professionalism.

Font Selection: Use legible fonts that complement the overall design. A combination of a bold, attention-grabbing font for headlines and a clean, easy-to-read font for body text works well. Maintain consistency in font styles throughout the flyer.

Hierarchy of Information: Organize information in a clear hierarchy. Important details such as date, time, and venue should be prominent, while additional information can be presented in a smaller font size.

Call-to-Action (CTA): Include a clear and compelling call-to-action that tells the audience what you want them to do next. Whether it's attending an event, making a purchase, or visiting a website, the CTA should be noticeable.

Whitespace: Use whitespace strategically to avoid a cluttered appearance. Allow for breathing space around text and images to improve readability and overall aesthetics.

Print Quality: If you plan to print your flyer, ensure that the resolution of images and graphics is suitable for print. Use high-quality printing materials for a professional finish.

Proofread: Before finalizing your design, thoroughly proofread the text to catch any typos or errors. A polished and error-free flyer enhances your credibility.

Remember that simplicity often works best in flyer design. Focus on delivering a clear and concise message that resonates with your target audience.

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Crafting Compelling Ecommerce Calls to Action

Introduction

In the vast landscape of online commerce, mastering the art of crafting compelling calls to action (CTAs) is paramount. As a business striving for success in the digital realm, your CTAs are the linchpin that can elevate conversion rates and guide users seamlessly through their customer journey. In this guide, we delve into the intricacies of creating high-impact CTAs, drawing insights from successful examples across various platforms.

Understanding the Essence of a Call to Action

A Call to Action (CTA) is not merely a button or link; it's a strategic element on a webpage that directs users toward a specific action. Whether it's the assertive "Buy Now," the engaging "Sign Up," or the informative "Learn More," CTAs are instrumental in converting visitors into loyal customers. Let's explore how your ecommerce business can harness the power of CTAs to captivate your audience and drive desired actions.

Types of Ecommerce Calls to Action

1. Buy Now

The Buy Now CTA is the epitome of assertiveness, urging shoppers to complete their purchase promptly. Tailor your offers strategically to entice buyers, compelling them to seal the deal.

2. Shop Now

The Shop Now CTA invites potential customers to explore your product collection. Ideal for reaching new audiences, this CTA fosters a sense of freedom, allowing customers to peruse without feeling pressured to buy immediately.

Strategic Considerations for Crafting CTAs

1. Consider the Funnel Stage

Understanding the marketing funnel is pivotal. Tailor your CTAs to resonate with users at different stages: Top of the Funnel (TOFU) for awareness, Middle of the Funnel (MOFU) for interest, and Bottom of the Funnel (BOFU) for action. Aligning your CTAs with these stages enhances their efficacy.

Example: Pura Vida's Timed Pop-ups

2. Make Early Offers Low Risk

Facilitate customer engagement by making it easy for them to interact with your business. Offer low-risk incentives, such as free-with-purchase items or discounts, encouraging users to take the initial step.

Example: Colourpop's 15% Discount for Email Sign-Up

3. Use Urgency to Increase Conversions

Incorporate a sense of urgency into your CTAs. Highlight limited stock or time-sensitive offers to instill a fear of missing out, a powerful motivator for conversion.

Example: Pura Vida's Countdown Message

4. Test Different Colors

While no definitive button color guarantees optimal conversion, A/B testing is invaluable. Experiment with various colors to find what resonates with your audience and complements your brand.

5. Use a Simple CTA Button and Copy

Simplicity is key. Utilize clear and concise copy on well-designed buttons. Ensure your CTAs align with your product category and target market.

Example: Dr. Squatch's Above-the-Fold Layout

6. Use Captivating Hero Images

Hero images are potent visual CTAs. Leverage them to showcase your products or collections, linking them to relevant pages for swift conversions.

Example: Gamestop's Hero Images

7. Keep it Above the Fold

The "above the fold" concept from newspapers applies to websites. Capture visitors' attention immediately with compelling content and a prominent CTA for continued engagement.

Conclusion

Crafting compelling CTAs is an art that requires strategic thinking and creative finesse. By implementing the insights gleaned from successful examples, your ecommerce business can not only boost conversions but also create a seamless and engaging customer journey. Elevate your online presence and drive results with CTAs that resonate, captivate, and convert.

FAQs

Questions

Answers

What is the significance of a compelling call to action (CTA) in ecommerce?

A compelling CTA in ecommerce serves as a strategic prompt, guiding users to take specific actions on your website. Whether it's making a purchase, signing up, or exploring products, effective CTAs play a crucial role in increasing conversion rates and achieving business goals.

How can I tailor my CTAs to different stages of the marketing funnel?

Understanding the marketing funnel is key. Align your CTAs with the stages: Top of the Funnel (TOFU) for awareness, Middle of the Funnel (MOFU) for interest, and Bottom of the Funnel (BOFU) for action. This ensures that your CTAs resonate with users at every step of their customer journey.

What are some effective strategies for making early offers low risk?

Making early offers low risk involves enticing prospective customers with minimal commitments. Provide incentives such as free-with-purchase items, discounts, or requests for social follows or email sign-ups. This encourages engagement without significant time, money, or effort investments from the customer.

How can urgency be effectively incorporated into CTAs to boost conversions?

Urgency is a powerful motivator. You can instill a sense of urgency in your CTAs by highlighting limited stock, time-sensitive offers, or countdowns. Creating a fear of missing out encourages users to take immediate action, increasing conversion rates.

Why is A/B testing crucial for determining the most effective CTA button colors?

A/B testing allows you to experiment with different CTA button colors to identify the one that resonates best with your audience. It helps determine which color generates a higher click-through rate, ensuring that your CTAs are visually appealing and align with your brand.

How does the concept of "above the fold" apply to CTAs, and why is it important?

"Above the fold" refers to the content visible on a webpage before scrolling. It's crucial for CTAs to be prominently placed in this area, capturing visitors' attention immediately. If your CTA is above the fold, there's a higher likelihood of engagement and continued navigation through your website.

Can you provide tips for crafting effective CTAs for social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram?

Crafting effective CTAs for social media involves using engaging visuals, action-oriented copy, and strategic prompts. Embrace catchy pop-ups, utilize short videos, and create a sense of urgency. Tailor your wording to increase conversions, making it a seamless experience for users across different platforms.

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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Black Dog Otis | And Then Some

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Stealing time between cow hides being wheeled in and out, Black Dog Otis banged through 11 songs in two days. Leather Factory is six guys tearing apart the blues and restitching them together with punk, garage and country threads.

Those six guys are former pawn shop employees, bar bouncers and hand models, current archeologists, creative directors, designers and satellite installers. Guys who used to play over 200 shows a year, been in dozens of bands from Seattle to Pittsburgh and recognized routinely on the CTA in Chicago as, “That one guy in that one loud country band.”

This is Black Dog Otis. A band that’s every bit Louisville. Not quite midwestern. Not quite southern. And of course, not quite sober.

Ideas at 3 a.m. rarely ever work. Ideas at 3 a.m. after a pint of bourbon, well, those are the ideas that should’ve been put to bed before the bottle came off the shelf. Black Dog Otis is one of those ideas – a band built almost backwards. Guitars? We have three of them, but every song was built from bass riffs. Play some gigs and then record? Why do that when you can send rough, out of time bass demos to five friends who’ve played in various bands for over 20 years.

Our album, Leather Factory was recorded in, you guessed it, a leather factory. Really. Between piles of cow hides, we hooked up guitars and mics and cables to a laptop that was “borrowed” from an out of business ad agency. In two days, we had 11 songs.

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Strategies for Successful Affiliate Marketing

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Before joining any affiliate program, conduct thorough research. Look for programs that offer competitive commission rates, reliable tracking systems, and products or services that align with your audience's needs and interests.

3. Build Trust with Your Audience

Establishing trust is paramount in affiliate marketing. Provide valuable, honest, and unbiased information about the products or services you promote. Your audience's trust will directly impact their willingness to make purchases through your affiliate links.

4. Create High-Quality Content

Focus on creating high-quality content that adds value to your audience's lives. Whether it's blog posts, videos, or social media content, ensure that it is informative, well-researched, and relevant to your niche.

5. Diversify Your Promotional Channels

Don't limit yourself to a single platform. Utilize various marketing channels such as your website, social media, email newsletters, and even podcasts to reach a wider audience. Different platforms attract different types of users.

6. Segment Your Audience

Understand that your audience is diverse and has varying needs. Segment your audience based on factors like demographics, interests, and buying behaviour. Tailor your content and promotions to cater to each segment's preferences.

7. Use Compelling Call-to-Actions (CTAs)

Encourage your audience to take action by using persuasive CTAs. Clearly communicate the benefits of the product or service and create a sense of urgency to prompt immediate action.

8. Track and analyze performance

Regularly monitor the performance of your affiliate campaigns. Use analytics tools to track key metrics such as click-through rates, conversions, and earnings. Analyze this data to identify what's working and what needs improvement.

9. Engage with Affiliate Managers

Stay in touch with the affiliate managers of the programs you're part of. They can provide valuable insights, promotional materials, and even exclusive offers for your audience.

10. Stay updated on Industry Trends

The affiliate marketing landscape is ever-evolving. Stay informed about the latest industry trends, new product launches, and changes in consumer behavior. Being up-to-date will help you stay ahead of the competition.

Conclusion

Successful affiliate marketing requires dedication, creativity, and a strong commitment to providing value to your audience. By implementing these strategies and continually refining your approach, you can build a sustainable income stream while fostering trust and loyalty among your audience and affiliate partners.

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