Welcome to the AP Creative Community Newsletter!
Every other week, I share actionable tips, honest answers, and valuable insights to help you on your creative journey—no fluff, just real talk. This newsletter is here to support your journey, spark ideas, and build a community of creatives. 🗺 When I’m not sharing tips, I feature creatives from the community through the Creator Spotlight.
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Creators don't burn out because they run out of ideas. They burn out because they run out of structure. Because the truth is, the better you map out your runway (and your time) the better you get at preserving your creativity.💡🎨
🗓 Content Scheduling Basics 101: Watch this to see the general structure of how I time block and manage my days. If you're just starting out and trying to build a workflow that makes sense for you, this video has all the information you need to begin. Watch HERE
📈 My Content Scheduling Process that kept me four weeks ahead of the curve. This in-depth tutorial is the exact model I use to keep me structured while preventing burn out. Watch HERE
When you try to juggle everything at once, it feels chaotic. 😵💫 Instead, I block out my process step by step. Writing, shooting, editing, and posting. I color code my calendar so at an immediate glance I know exactly what I’m supposed to be doing. 🧠
The key is to start small. 🔑 Lock in your writing days first. Then add in shooting, then editing, then posting. Each dedicated block is meant to give you full focus.
Here’s the flow I follow:
Writing → Shooting → Editing → Posting
It looks simple, and that’s exactly why it works. 🙌 Follow this structure with everything you do. The goal is to get SO comfortable one block at a time, then before you know it, you’re stacking content weeks ahead without the burnout. 💪
Question of the Week:
“Favorite digital cameras? Thinking about getting the Ricoh but wondering if its worth.?” Submitted by: D
From Adrian 💬
The Ricoh is a great camera, super solid for point and shoot. Honestly though, I don’t really have a favorite camera. I just pick whatever’s best for the job or the feeling I want out of it.
If I’m traveling or doing a quick recap I’m probably just using my phone or the DJI. If I want something cinematic and I have the time and space I’ll pull out my Sony. To me the best camera is the one that fits the moment. I don’t think there’s a one camera fits all answer.
That said, the Ricoh GR is special because you can take photos and not even need to touch an edit. They look amazing straight out of camera. That’s something I value a lot. At the end of the day whichever camera I choose is the one that gives me the least amount of friction to create. And the Ricoh does that really well.
Have a question about cameras/editing/technical skills? Ask me anonymously HERE! Your question may be featured and answered in depth on the following week’s newsletter.
That is it for this week, I hope you found it useful! Remember, burn out is a natural part of the creative process but it doesn't have to be. 😌 And with the right systems in place, you won't have to worry about getting overwhelmed by your schedule any longer. Happy creating and I'll catch you next week. Peace.✌️
