Lots of creators have inconsistent schedules when it comes to working on their content, which leads to inconsistent creativity! Whether you’re a YouTuber, streamer, or any other kind of creator, having a solid plan and developing a system for project, task, and time management can make all the difference in the success of your creative endeavors.
Category Archives: For Creators
M1 Max MacBook Pro After ONE YEAR Usage
My 14” M1 Max MacBook Pro arrived in the mail almost exactly a year ago. It’s been my daily driver ever since for everything from work, editing videos, streaming, and leisure. Was the M1 Max worth over $3,000? Is it everything I wanted it to be? Would I recommend such high specs for you? FindContinue reading “M1 Max MacBook Pro After ONE YEAR Usage”
How to be a Successful Content Creator (according to AI)
I used a tool called copy.ai to see what it thinks creators should do to be successful. The remainder of this post was written by AI—half of it is surprisingly good advice, while the rest ranges from mediocre to unintelligible to a seeming cry for help. Watch my video for how I got AI toContinue reading “How to be a Successful Content Creator (according to AI)”
Finding Your Niche? Start Being Unoriginal
You’re creating the content you want to see in the world! You found a niche, you have a unique voice, and you’re sharing personal insights while entertaining your healthily growing audience. No one makes content like you. You’re an original… But how did you get there? Probably by being unoriginal. I’m Andy, a marketer, musician, andContinue reading “Finding Your Niche? Start Being Unoriginal”
My Overkill (yet low-friction) Video Production Workflow in OBS
This recording workflow is dumb, expensive, and overkill… but it’s mine. I have two 4K cameras plugged in to capture cards. I have an XLR setup with a Shure SM7B. I have lights I control with my Stream Deck. The nexus point for this all is my MacBook Pro running OBS. You’d think, OBS isContinue reading “My Overkill (yet low-friction) Video Production Workflow in OBS”
Do you NEED a Premium Mic? Shure SM7B vs. Elgato Wave 1 Microphone Comparison
The Shure SM7B is a gourmet burger, but the Wave 1 is In N Out. You’ll understand why at the end of the post. These Mics are Very Different… but used in similar ways The Shure SM7B is a Dynamic XLR microphone costing $399, while the Elgato Wave 1 is a USB condenser mic costingContinue reading “Do you NEED a Premium Mic? Shure SM7B vs. Elgato Wave 1 Microphone Comparison”
How to Track Results in Brand Deals (to get more brand deals)
Companies want one thing, and it’s disgusting—numbers. I have worked on the industry side of creator brand deals and learned a lot about what companies want in influencers they work with. My goal is to uplift and empower creators to have the best chance possible to #GetSponsored and help make their dream of full-time contentContinue reading “How to Track Results in Brand Deals (to get more brand deals)”
How to Optimize Content
You see some creators with meteoric growth, seemingly taking over every platform they touch. You see companies doing the same, making brand-defining content on just about every social platform. How do they generate so much unique, engaging content? The trick is: they don’t, not exactly. They stretch what they do make with content optimization… and probably hireContinue reading “How to Optimize Content”
How I Changed eSports Forever (Via a Brand Deal with Genesis 8)
Most eSports events are surprisingly poorly documented. More or less, only what makes it onto the live stream is recorded. As such, lots of amazing gameplay gets lost forever, and this gameplay has immense value for players to review for improvement and fans to watch and enjoy. Genesis 8, one of the largest annual eSportsContinue reading “How I Changed eSports Forever (Via a Brand Deal with Genesis 8)”
Why I Write a Blog in 2022
I have a blog. It’s andycormier.blog (this website), and it largely covers the same topics I make videos on. You might say blogs are so 2008, but I beg to differ—blogs and personal websites may be one of the best assets a creator and professional can have. No, this isn’t sponsored by SquareSpace or Wix orContinue reading “Why I Write a Blog in 2022”
Andy Cormier 