Podcast Cover art "Buddha's Hand" Lemon.  Stilllife by Charmed Studio Subscriber British Columbian artist Leigh Buchanan. 

Read my article, 4 Surprising Benefits of a Small Mailing List to discover a heart-centered way to develop soulful relationships and unexpected prosperity through your art blog or newsletter.

Or check out this Charmed Studio Post: How Do I Get More Comments on My Art Blog? 7 Secrets You Won’t Hear Anywhere Else.

And remember, you already have enough followers, now it's time to get to know them, enjoy them, and accept the wisdom and grace and warmth they have to give you. IMO, Authentic connection is the key to sales and happiness in general.

"You already have everything you need to be content. Your real work is to do whatever it takes to realize that." - Geneen Roth

To stay updated on when I offer my audio classes and live group coaching for artists and writers pop on over here. 

When I talked about you staying safe online I'm really talking about doing things like getting a local or virtual PO BOX (this is what I have) to protect your private address. You are worth it. 

Michael Neil and Steve Chandler's Video-based Money Course I talked about on this podcast is below ( I'm NOT an affiliate of this, just love it and it helped me laugh about money and see things differently and it is only 99 bucks.)

Customer Astonishment is a concept first put forth by Darby Checketts in his enlightening  book Customer Astonishment:10 Secrets to World-Class Customer Care.

For info on one-on-one writing coaching with Thea go here.

This blog is produced by The Charmed Studio Blog and Podcast™, LLC.

And when you get scared about writing and want to relax, remember what Anne Lamott says.

"100 years, all new people."

You can do this. 

Occasionally my show notes contain Amazon or other affiliate links. This means if you buy books or stuff via my podcast link I may receive a tiny commission and do a happy dance. There is no extra fee for you. I only link to items I personally use and love: products I feel help heart-centered artists and writers. Thank you. :)

The Charmed Studio Show Notes

Why Are Some Art Teachers So Mean? How To Blast Through Envy and Bloom as an Artist

How Do I Write a Blogpost? The Easiest Kind of Blog Post for Artists to Write Laid Out in 5 Super Easy Steps.

Great 5-minute video by inventor Tony Buzan on how and why to use a MINDMAP.

Libby the amazing free library app. I left audible behind, you can too. :)

Go here to see the summary of the Tedx talk where Anne Lamott lays out her 13 writing tips.

To check out Heather Irvine's wonderful wildlife and equestrian-themed artwork go here.

Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones by James Clear.

Cover art by 16 miles out on Unsplash.

For info on one-on-one writing coaching with Thea go here.

This blog is produced by The Charmed Studio Blog and Podcast™, LLC.

And when you get scared about writing and want to relax, remember what Anne Lamott says.

"100 years, all new people."

You can do this. 

Occasionally my show notes contain Amazon or other affiliate links. This means if you buy books or stuff via my podcast link I may receive a tiny commission and do a happy dance. There is no extra fee for you. I only link to items I personally use and love: products I feel help heart-centered artists and writers. Thank you. :)

To be charming and subscribe to the blog and get free access to my writing toolkit for artists click here.

For a transcript of the blog, to see all the images or to leave a comment please go here. 

For info on one-on-one writing coaching with Thea go here.

For more information about the Getty Villa Garden and Museum go here. 

To eyeball 1847 Queen Victoria's Wedding Portrait with Myrtle Crown.

Further Resources:

Gardens and Plants of the Getty Villa by Patrick Bowe and Michael DeHart.

Ancient Herbs in the J Paul Getty Museum Gardens by Jeanne D'Andrea.

Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome by Apicius (and Joseph Dommers Vehling).

Ancient Roman Villa Gardens by Elisabeth Blair MacDougal and Wilhelmine F Jashemski.

A Pompeian Herbal: Ancient and Modern Medicinal Plants by Wilhelmina Feemster Jashemski and Lillian Nicholson Meyer.

The Mythology of Plants: Botanical Lore from Ancient Greece and Rome by Annette Gieseke.

This resource lists contains Amazon Affiliate links. :)

For info on one-on-one writing coaching with Thea go here.

This blog is produced by The Charmed Studio Blog and Podcast™, LLC.

And when you get scared about writing and want to relax, remember what Anne Lamott says.

"100 years, all new people."

You can do this. 

Occasionally my show notes contain Amazon or other affiliate links. This means if you buy books or stuff via my podcast link I may receive a tiny commission and do a happy dance. There is no extra fee for you. I only link to items I personally use and love: products I feel help heart-centered artists and writers. Thank you. :)

For a transcript and to access links to all the things I mention like apps, computers, courses, books and links click this thingy here.

To be charming and subscribe to my blog go here.

Want to see if I have availability for you to be my new writing coaching client?  Come visit me ovah' here. 

Resources A Go-Go Below: Charmed Studio Podcasts mentioned in this episode:

*My fave computers for artists right now :

MacBook Air to Eyeball

MacBook Pro to Eyeball

"Want to dive into the realm of digital art? You just need an iPad, an iPad pencil, and download the Procreate App and you're on your way," says accomplished analog and digital collage artist Shawn Marie Hardy. 

Financial Freedom Prosperity Course from Michael Neill and Steve Chandler

Good article on "How to Properly Prepare Your PC for Disposal or Recycling."

And here's a good resource article from Software Testing Help that does a deep dive comparison on the best tablet for artists who want to experiment with digital drawing.

"I think writing really helps you heal yourself. I think if you write long enough, you will be a healthy person. That is, if you write what you need to write, as opposed to what will make money, or what will make fame."
-- Alice Walker

*I'm an Amazon affiliate, so if you want to buy through my links, I would do a happy dance. But I also recommend you check out the Apple Store or BestBuy or anywhere else your heart desires to get the best price. Happy Hunting.

For info on one-on-one writing coaching with Thea go here.

This blog is produced by The Charmed Studio Blog and Podcast™, LLC.

And when you get scared about writing and want to relax, remember what Anne Lamott says.

"100 years, all new people."

You can do this. 

Occasionally my show notes contain Amazon or other affiliate links. This means if you buy books or stuff via my podcast link I may receive a tiny commission and do a happy dance. There is no extra fee for you. I only link to items I personally use and love: products I feel help heart-centered artists and writers. Thank you. :)

To be charming and subscribe to the blog and get free access to my writing toolkit for artists click here.

For a transcript or to read the original article with instructions and gorgeous images of hummers go here.

For info on one-on-one writing coaching with Thea go here.

Best Hummingbird Feeder: I love this hard-working, easy-to-clean, ten-dollar feeder! “First Nature 3051”. It has a seating rail, is easy to clean, and lasts a long time.

This is the inexpensive, great little brush set I use to keep the feeder rims and openings in the little plastic flowers free of mold.

Fastest Thing on Wings: Rescuing Hummingbirds in Hollywood by Terry Masear.

Hummingbird Migration Map by Empress of Dirt.

Here are links to buy seeds for easy-growing plants hummingbirds (and other pollinators that need our support) will love!

Foxglove, Lupine, Snapdragon, Morning Glory, Zinnia Elegans Seed Set, around 10 dollars :)

Red Cardinal Flower-beautiful, delicate, trumpet-like blooms.

If you don't live in hummingbird country or you just want to see hummingbirds building their nests and feeding their young up close, check out the world-famous, breathtaking Bella Live Web Cam, it's free. 

These show notes contain affiliate links to Amazon or Barnes and Noble. :)

Visit Denise Cerro's wonderful blog here.

Podcast cover art by Marilyn Meadows, photographer, used with permission.

And thanks so much for helping hummingbirds! You are a wonder. :)

For info on one-on-one writing coaching with Thea go here.

This blog is produced by The Charmed Studio Blog and Podcast™, LLC.

And when you get scared about writing and want to relax, remember what Anne Lamott says.

"100 years, all new people."

You can do this. 

Occasionally my show notes contain Amazon or other affiliate links. This means if you buy books or stuff via my podcast link I may receive a tiny commission and do a happy dance. There is no extra fee for you. I only link to items I personally use and love: products I feel help heart-centered artists and writers. Thank you. :)

Check out Lina Lear's wonderful biographies of Rachel Carson: Witness for Nature and Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature.

For a transcript or to see some great images of Carson click this thingy here.

To be charming and subscribe to my blog go here.

Want to see if I have availability for you to be my new writing coaching client ?  Come visit me ovah' here. 

Resources A Go-Go Below: Charmed Studio Podcasts mentioned in this episode:

Rachel Carson: A Fairy Godmother for Artists and Writers in Uncertain Times.

How Did Salvador Dalí Make So Much Money? 6 Magical Marketing Tips from the Life of the Spanish Genius.

Why Georgia O'Keeffe Thought Happiness Was For the Birds and What She Would Advise You To Try Instead.

Brain Pickings' article mentioned in this podcast on the uncategorizable and amazing correspondence between Carson and Freeman.

Podcast Cover Art by Max van den Oetelaar.

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If you think you may have a medical or mental health emergency, call your doctor, health care provider, or 911 immediately. 

These notes may include affiliate links to Amazon.Com or Barnes & Noble.Com

For info on one-on-one writing coaching with Thea go here.

This blog is produced by The Charmed Studio Blog and Podcast™, LLC.

And when you get scared about writing and want to relax, remember what Anne Lamott says.

"100 years, all new people."

You can do this. 

Occasionally my show notes contain Amazon or other affiliate links. This means if you buy books or stuff via my podcast link I may receive a tiny commission and do a happy dance. There is no extra fee for you. I only link to items I personally use and love: products I feel help heart-centered artists and writers. Thank you. :)

For a transcript of the post click this thingy here.

To be charming and subscribe to my blog go here.

Want to see if I have availiabilty for you to be my new writing coaching client ?  Come visit me ovah' here. 

Resources A Go-Go Below:

Improve Your Art Writing Overnight by Forbidding Yourself To Do 2 Things.By The Charmed Studio.

For beginning help with titles check out my post, How Can I Turn My Art Website Into an Attraction Magnet? 9 Authentic Ways (That Don’t Involve Social Media).

For an advanced (marketing-focused) class on how to write magnetic blog titles read this.

• 3 Lies That Can Block Your Creative Practice by Hali Karla.
• 3 Gorgeous Guided Meditations for Writers: Reduce Fear, Ignite Creativity,by Thea Fiore Bloom, PhD
• 7 Things I Bet You Don’t Know About Frida Kahlo ibid.
• 5 Ways to Improve Your Art Writing in 5 Minutes by The Charmed Studio.
• What are “discovery writers?” Find out here.
• Great free video on a tool to help  visual thinkers  outline stuff: Tony Buzan's  MIND MAPPING

Here’s a quick video on how to do subheadings.

Eventually, you’ll loosen up and get bolder.

Need help on this?

Listen to my podcast How Do I Let Go of Approval? A Story for Artists (That Involves Underwear.)

Or read my post: How Vulnerability Can Make Your Art Writing Shine. 

Now go try it. If you got a question leave a comment, I answer every one.

Or reach out to me,  I’m right here. 

 Lastly, remember:

“Often what’s obvious to you is amazing to others, “

— Derek Sivers

Podcast Cover art "The Temple of Victory" oil on canvas by artist and Charmed Studio subscriber Jack Saylor. Used with permission.

For info on one-on-one writing coaching with Thea go here.

This blog is produced by The Charmed Studio Blog and Podcast™, LLC.

And when you get scared about writing and want to relax, remember what Anne Lamott says.

"100 years, all new people."

You can do this. 

Occasionally my show notes contain Amazon or other affiliate links. This means if you buy books or stuff via my podcast link I may receive a tiny commission and do a happy dance. There is no extra fee for you. I only link to items I personally use and love: products I feel help heart-centered artists and writers. Thank you. :)