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I have been gone so very long many of you may have become convinced that I was done. I was really just buried under a ton of supplies and things that I had abnormal, sentimental attachments to.
Topics covered:
My passion for the hand lettered arts is being rekindled through this major purging and I encourage you to make some tough decisions as well!
Email me at: CalligraphyUnscriptedQA@gmail.com with comments about this episode and ideas for future episodes.
It's engagement season and this episode should serve as a bit of a homework assignment for you as we get ready to receive inquiries from both industry pros and potential clients/couples.
I go over:
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Its that time of year and the stress and pressure is only going to increase on us calligraphers which is why I wanted to do an episode dedicated to keeping our sanity...
5 things to keep our eyes on:
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I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I thought it would be appropriate to hone in on this fleeting shopping season and assure you that there is STILL time to create awareness regarding something you'd like to offer this season.
I go over 4 areas:
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Heey... How y'all doing? I took an unannounced but very much needed midseason break, or should I say end of season break?
Today in episode 19 I talk all about improving your craft. Is there something you feel pulled towards? How exactly can you find another discipline to dive into? Should you add this new skill to your service offerings or is this just for your own fulfillment?
So much to unpack and I'm so sorry I left you guys for so long. Please enjoy the episode and email me at CalligraphyUnscriptedQA@gmail.com with questions or episode suggestions!
Links mentioned in the show:
Calligraphy Guild List by Calligrafile
https://calligrafile.com/guilds-conferences-museums
A Few Unique Online Resources to get lost in
https://masgrimes.com/archive/zanerian-manual
https://archive.org/details/systemofeasylett00cromrich/page/n15/mode/2up
https://calligraphypen.wordpress.com/
Calligraphy live and pre-recorded workshop links
https://www.calligraphybyct.com/s/calligraphyeducationresources.pdf
TikTok on Half Price Books
https://www.tiktok.com/@calligraphybyct/video/7288770245832117550
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I've learned so much in my pivot and I wanted to share 1. Where the desire to pivot came from 2. How COVID impacted me and 3. What my audience is now teaching me...
Please email me show ideas or any feedback to my NEW podcast mailbag: CalligraphyUnscriptedQA@gmail.com
I'll be back next week, happy 4Q!
This episode is a GREAT way to probe and evaluate your business and a good time to do it for the first time or revisit is 1Q and 4Q.
The Questions:
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Ahh, the Labor Day episode! The labor force in the U.S. is celebrated today and what BETTER way to acknowledge this important holiday than to pause and get some rest?
I talk about 5 areas I consider when developing and refining my plan for a work/life balance:
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Thanks for listening and I'll be back next week! --ct
Welcome to episode 15. I focus on pricing for your calligraphy services inside this episode.
If providing costs for your calligraphy makes you more uncomfortable than simply executing your art, this episode is for you.
I talk about clearly communicating your brand story, considering what your market can bear, being ok with rejection and establishing special pricing for vendor partners that are likely funneling business your way all wedding season.
Here is a link to the FIRST wedding seating chart I ever did back in 2013 for a photoshoot... I made reference to it inside this episode!
http://www.calligraphybyct.com/s/Screen-Shot-2023-08-31-at-90214-AM.png
Thanks for listening and I'll be back next week!
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This episode is a deep dive into referrals. How to get them, how to respond to them and actionable tips on how to build a referral network.
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This episode is all about my "Why". Why do I do calligraphy year after year? I hope that the things I bring up in this podcast episode will provoke you to think about your why which will in the more challenging times in our industry will prove to be your north star!
Please enjoy episode TWELVE, thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe wherever you like to listen to podcasts!
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Thanks for listening... This episode is all about how I approach themed weddings and special events. If you are shying away from these kinds of events, I'm hoping that you will change your perspective after hearing this podcast.
Examples:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CehXyVAj4I5/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CZ14B9Hv7z_/
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This episode is important for all of our personal development. The more dissatisfied I am with my work and the more I seek to refine my offerings, the better I'll be at calligraphy and hand lettering.
Here is an excerpt from my ebook: "How to Letter Mirrors" and it shows the progression of some of my lettering and how visually it evolved:
http://www.calligraphybyct.com/s/page10.pdf
I share 5 best practices for self critiquing work in this episode and I go further in my paid resource Improving Your Calligraphy Signage - Tips and Best Practices: https://pensight.com/x/calligraphybyct/new-digital-item/bdd0c628-9fd3-492c-861f-836a3e8bfae3
I also share 99+ FREE tips (all targeted on helping you letter) on my IG highlight simply named "Tips":
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This episode was inspired by the sheer volume of signage that I had to drop off to an event on Sunday. Its easy to make errors and there are some ways to mitigate pitfalls and enjoy success...
My poor sign from last year:
https://www.calligraphybyct.com/s/IMG_5187.PNG
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Thanks for listening!
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The annual IAMPETH (International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting) conference is in Scranton, PA this year (starts 7/17/23) and I wanted to share some of my own "not-so-obvious" hacks on how to get the most out of what can be a pretty breathtaking and wondrous experience for a calligrapher. Highly recommend you attend at least once!
Link to IAMPETH membership: https://www.iampeth.com/membership
Link to some great IAMPETH guide sheets: https://www.iampeth.com/collection/guide-sheets
Review of shared hacks:
CORRECTION: I meant to say I-94, NOT I-65 to Milwaukee!
Until next week...
--ct
Now that social calligraphers are entering one of the busiest parts of wedding and event season, its typically time for me to take on another task... 4Q planning.
In this episode I share 5 reasons why I don't wait to begin working on and planning for 4Q! I'm also sharing some documents that will help you prepare if this is something that you'd like help with. Thanks for listening and I'll see you soon!
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Blank Calligrapher's Calendar:
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Detailed how to guide on how to prep for 4Q as a social calligrapher! This is the PERFECT time to grab...
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Have you dipped a toe into AI tech yet? This podcast episode has been recorded with the hopes that you will finally give it a try, or if you are already using it, this episode will help you use it more effectively.
There are countless ways to use AI and as calligraphers we should take advantage of the enormous databank of information that this app is sitting on. I know I talked about scaling and marketing your business, but don't forget about more practical advice you can seek out. Think workshops and mindfulness to name a couple.
Its becoming harder and harder to capture and keep the attention of audiences that are inundated with information, tips, offers, etc. I encourage you to use AI to help you with developing strategies to get more eyeballs on your work and your brand, and it will also help you provide the value that they need.
80+ Chat GPT Prompts for the Calligrapher
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Happy Juneteenth! Since the podcast drops on Mondays, I thought it would be nice to share with you how I've been impacted by a few black artists who have portrayed different kinds of artists striving for greatness against large odds. It was pretty exciting uncovering these memories and I hope you enjoy the episode...
I actually found free streaming options for all of these movies if you are interested:
Mahogany
Fame
https://archive.org/details/fame-1980
Purple Rain
Love Jones
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3e3a0n
In today's episode I share EIGHT ways you can potentially monetize your calligraphy talent. Perhaps you already find some of your services nestled underneath one or more of these umbrellas/categories. Maybe some of these ideas will motivate you to add one or more of these items to your offerings. Either way, please enjoy the episode and feel free to reach out to me with anything I've missed.
Items I discussed in this episode:
Link to calligraphy monetization list
Dremel tool (if thinking about getting into engraving)
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In this episode I go over 3 actionable ways for you to get up off the mat after you've experienced a catastrophic failure in your calligraphy business.
I share a story that happened a little over a decade ago where I was pretty demoralized and I want to talk about ways to bounce back!
I have a resource that will help you learn how to manage client expectations that you can find here: https://pensight.com/x/calligraphybyct/new-digital-item/6b41c852-4e96-405b-9786-105ee0d609b9
Also, I'm almost sure that this is the resource I used to learn how to do acanthus leaves for this project. "The Calligraphy Pen" blog is one of THE oldest online and is actually a wonderful resource, please take the time to go through it, very informative!
https://calligraphypen.wordpress.com/2009/04/16/calligraphy-design-acanthus-leaves/
