Happy Saturday!
I’m feeling like it’s going to be a really good weekend here! No particular reason why, I don’t have any big plans to do anything but clean my house and get some work done. It just feels like whatever the block was that I’ve had for the past few weeks has finally broken, and I’m ready to start moving forward again.
I did get up early and go have a wander around the farmer’s market. I never usually go to the Saturday one, but there are a lot more vendors here than at the Wednesday morning one! And I lucked out because my favourite soup was on at the diner, so I grabbed some to go with the fresh bread from the market. I’m all set for dinner tonight now!
Still have that housecleaning to tackle this afternoon, though. But before I do that, here’s what I have for you this morning…
Today’s Read: Feeling Stuck? 7 Ways to Brainstorm New Ideas
When it comes to creating your content strategy, one of the first things you need to know is what topics you’re going to create content around. But sometimes the dreaded writers block, or even worse, a complete and total idea block and raise its head and derail your plans from the start.
When that happens, it’s good to have some tried and tested ways to brainstorm new ideas in your back pocket. These have worked for me time and again, and they might just work for you too.
Here are my 7 favourite ways to brainstorm new ideas for your content strategy
Quick Links (for readers in a hurry)
FEATURED!! Easy AI for E Workshop from Amy Harrop is my featured pick for today. Learn easy ways to create AI-generated images for in demand products on Etsy.
NEW!! 340 Morning Affirmations from JR Lang
NEW!! Kristie Chiles is back with more cute graphics! This time she has a set of Tshirt Doggy Graphics WOOF for you!
ON SALE!! Summer Self-Care Challenge & Journal Set from MaryJo is on sale for only $7 this weekend through July 31.
ENDS TOMORROW!! Xmas in July $9 Train from Val and her Collaborate and Grow members. This is a collection of some pretty cool products that are all on sale for only $9 each through Sunday, July 30.
NEW!! Life Changing Kindness from White Label Perks is on sale this week. Use coupon code KINDNESS to save 40% on this and any other products in the shop.
NEW!! Embracing Imperfection from Shaun and Cally is on sale this weekend through Sunday, July 30.
ON SALE!! Mesmerizing Mermaids Coloring Book Kit from Maureen is on sale this weekend. The main offer comes with 30 mermaid coloring images and 10 mandalas.
NEW!! Notion Made Easy from Arun is available now. This is a no-nonsense way to get started using Notion that I’ve been hearing really good things about for the past few days.
SALE!! Di and Simone at PLR Planners are celebrating their birthdays this month, and are hosting a 50% off sale on everything in their shop except memberships. Use coupon code BDAY23 to claim your savings at checkout.
NEW!! 90-Day Growth Plan Templates from Sue are available and on sale this week through Sunday, July 30. Use coupon code GROWTH to claim your savings at checkout.
NEW!! How to Use the Power of Manifestation from Piggy Makes Bank is available and on sale this week. For the next 5 days you can save $10 when you use coupon code MANIFEST at checkout.
Optimizing PLR Content for SEO Course from Piggy Makes Bank is new and on sale from now through July 31. Use coupon code PLRSEO to save 75% at checkout. (Note: This is NOT PLR)
NEW!! Vintage Lover’s Groovy Toolkit Bundle from Design Cuts. If you love creating products with a vintage look, you need to check this out.
Whimsy Pastel Bundle from The Hungry Jpeg – 6 font packs and 1000+ graphics for $13
ON SALE!! Creative Fabrica All Access Membership for only $4.99/month
FREE!! From Design Cuts – Quirky Sunflower Font
Featured Partner Pick Today
I’m leaving Amy’s training as the feature pick until her launch ends because I’m so impressed with it, and with what I’m learning and creating using her recommended AI tools and prompts.
Here’s the details for you:
Easy AI for E Workshop from Amy Harrop is my featured pick for the week. I had a review copy and have watched the videos and am loving what she’s sharing here. You know how much I love creating digital images, and I’m feeling like what Amy’s sharing here is going to make my job so much easier now. The training includes:
- Over-the-Shoulder Demos: Amy provides detailed, step-by-step demonstrations of how to use free AI tools to create in-demand content. These demos are like having a personal coach guiding you through the process.
- Ready-Made Templates: To fast-track your success, the workshop includes ready-made templates. These templates take care of 99% of the hard work for you, allowing you to focus on creativity and innovation.
- Expertly-Created Mock-Ups: The workshop provides a carefully crafted collection of digital mock-ups for digital papers. These high-quality mock-ups give you a competitive edge and can help boost your sales.
- Tried-and-True AI Prompts: With the right prompts, you can create unlimited products that sell. Amy shares two master prompts and reveals how to generate an unlimited number of prompts with these.
- Done-For-You Listing Templates: To save you time and money, the workshop includes done-for-you listing templates. These templates take care of the time-consuming, boring work for you, making the process as easy as possible.
- Bonus – 15 Cool Ways to Use ChatGPT with PLR: This bonus guide shows you how to leverage the power of AI to take your PLR game to the next level. It’s a potent combination that can help you create unique content that stands out.
Cool Sales This Weekend
NEW!! 340 Morning Affirmations from JR Lang. I grabbed this as soon as it went live this morning along with the first upsell. I love JR’s Affirmations packages and have most of them I think. This one includes 340 affirmations, a short report, 4 guided meditations, affirmation graphics, video content, posters, newsletters, and more.
NEW!! Kristie Chiles is back with more cute graphics! This time she has a set of Tshirt Doggy Graphics WOOF for you! You get 180 total images – 30 dog breeds in 6 different styles – that can be used on t-shirts, wall art, book covers, and more!
ON SALE!! Summer Self-Care Challenge & Journal Set from MaryJo is on sale for only $7 this weekend through July 31. You get a combined 94 pages of templates between the two with suggested self-care practices, trackers, and journal prompts.
ENDS TOMORROW!! Xmas in July $9 Train from Val and her Collaborate and Grow members. This is a collection of some pretty cool products that are all on sale for only $9 each through Sunday, July 30.
NEW!! Life Changing Kindness from White Label Perks is on sale this week. Use coupon code KINDNESS to save 40% on this and any other products in the shop. This pack includes a 3000+ word report on the importance of kindness, plus 3 written meditations and 3 recorded meditations.
NEW!! Embracing Imperfection from Shaun and Cally is on sale this weekend through Sunday, July 30. This is a guide for people who want to put an end to the pursuit of perfection and start embracing their authentic selves. This biz in a box style package covers content including:
- Understanding the illusion of perfection and its causes.
- The detrimental effects of a perfectionist mindset.
- Practical tips for handling perfectionist tendencies.
- Characteristics of self-acceptance and authenticity.
- How to develop self-acceptance and authenticity.
- The power of self-compassion and how to practice it.
- Embracing a positive growth mindset.
- The importance of letting go of comparisons.
- The importance of self-awareness in developing self-acceptance.
ON SALE!! Mesmerizing Mermaids Coloring Book Kit from Maureen is on sale this weekend. The main offer comes with 30 mermaid coloring images and 10 mandalas.
NEW!! Notion Made Easy from Arun is available now. This is a no-nonsense way to get started using Notion that I’ve been hearing really good things about for the past few days. I just picked it up and will be going through it this afternoon because I love Notion as a tool, but can never quite seem to figure out how to use it properly.
Ongoing Partner Deals You Might Like
ENDING SOON!! How to Use the Power of Manifestation from Piggy Makes Bank is available and on sale this week. For the next 5 days you can save $10 when you use coupon code MANIFEST at checkout. This pack includes: 30 Articles, 30 Emails, eBook Compilation, 30 Social Media Posts, the “How to Run an Email Challenge” Guide, and an eBook/Workbook
ENDS TOMORROW!! 90-Day Growth Plan Templates from Sue are available and on sale this week through Sunday, July 30. Use coupon code GROWTH to claim your savings at checkout. The package includes 43 different layouts that you can mix and match to create your own growth planners to sell to your audience. You get both PPT and Canva versions in 3 sizes.
ENDS MONDAY!! Optimizing PLR Content for SEO Course from Piggy Makes Bank is new and on sale from now through July 31. Use coupon code PLRSEO to save 75% at checkout. (Note: This is NOT PLR)
The course includes 10 modules that cover:
- Module 1: Search Engine Optimization Doesn’t Have to be Complicated
- Module 2: Optimizing for Readers & Search Engines
- Module 3: Super Simple Keyword Research
- Module 4: On Page S.E.O.
- Module 5: Off Page S.E.O.
- Module 6: Social Signals
- Module 7: S.E.O. Isn’t Just For Your Site
- Module 8: The Benefits of Cornerstone Content
- Module 9: Implementing a Link Building Strategy
- Module 10: Wrap Up & Where to Go from Here
That’s it for me today! I’m going to grab a late lunch and then get to cleaning this house!
Have an amazing day! Create what makes your heart happy!
See you tomorrow!
