Creativity Under Capitalism is going haywire

On purpose, that is.

Since launching this newsletter in October 2023—more than two whole years ago!—I’ve stuck to a relatively consistent biweekly posting schedule. But that’s about to change.

Beginning now, on this random Friday, Creativity Under Capitalism won’t follow a strict posting schedule. Instead, I’ll deliver new issues when they’re ready, which could be twice in one week (at most; I’m not here to spam anyone) or once in a two-month span (i.e., summer break).

Why?

• Sticking to a specific cadence feels restrictive. While it’s helped me build some discipline over the past couple years, I’m strongly against saying stuff for the sake of having said something rather than for the sake of the thing being said. The former is how you fill the internet with fluff (AKA “content”). I’d rather deliver a high-value newsletter on a less consistent basis than a “meh” one on a schedule.

• I’d rather let curiosity and inspiration take the wheel. It’s easy to let a stroke of creative enthusiasm fly by when you’re more worried about the end product and its timing than the journey it takes to get there.

• The guidance keeps changing on when (and how often) you “should” publish a newsletter. Frankly, it’s all very maddening to keep up with.

• Flexibility is often the dividing line between something feeling like a privilege or a chore. That’s pretty much all I’ve got to say about this one.

I’ve loved writing Creativity Under Capitalism, and I’m stoked to see where I can take it with a little less internal pressure—I made up these dang rules to begin with, after all—and a little more freedom. Hope you’ll stick around to find out with me!

PS: The next issue will be a follow-up on my last, which was about the embarrassment and “cringey” feelings associated with self-promotion! Keep an eye out for some helpful tips and comforting anecdotes from a few kickass creatives. ✨

Sending desert sunshine and warmth until then!