How to stop spiraling & start creating

In episode 4 of our Substack 101 series, we dive into how to relieve the pressure you’re putting on your first post, why you should hard launch your weird interests, and a grab bag of ideas to get your creative juices flowing.Links referenced in the episode:Substack School for Creative OverthinkersInternet People is a podcast for creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs who are smart, self-aware, and chronically online. Every week, we serve up recs, rabbit holes, and deep dives to help you fuel your creative process and navigate the mindf*ck of being a creative person in the digital age.💌 Sign up for the ⁠⁠Internet People Newsletter⁠⁠🌀 Join our ⁠⁠Virtual Coworking Club⁠⁠📱 Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠Anna Seirian⁠ and ⁠MJ Mayes⁠, cofounders of Internet People — where creatives turn their little ideas into a big deal.

In episode 3 of our Substack 101 series, we get into the fool-proof (and annoying!) secret to being consistent on Substack, how being cringed out by your blocks can be a good thing, the metaphor that will cure your craving for a niche once and for all.Links referenced in the episode:Substack School for Creative OverthinkersInternet People is a podcast for creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs who are smart, self-aware, and chronically online. Every week, we serve up recs, rabbit holes, and deep dives to help you fuel your creative process and navigate the mindf*ck of being a creative person in the digital age.💌 Sign up for the ⁠⁠Internet People Newsletter⁠⁠🌀 Join our ⁠⁠Virtual Coworking Club⁠⁠📱 Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠Anna Seirian⁠ and ⁠MJ Mayes⁠, cofounders of Internet People — where creatives turn their little ideas into a big deal.

Episode 2 of our Substack 101 series!We dive into WHO exactly will benefit from having a Substack, why a newsletter is the ultimate low-stakes creative practice, and why it’s the perfect platform for creatives who have new interests, opinions, and ideas every week.Substack School for Creative OverthinkersInternet People is a podcast for creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs who are smart, self-aware, and chronically online. Every week, we serve up recs, rabbit holes, and deep dives to help you fuel your creative process and navigate the mindf*ck of being a creative person in the digital age.💌 Sign up for the ⁠⁠Internet People Newsletter⁠⁠🌀 Join our ⁠⁠Virtual Coworking Club⁠⁠📱 Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠Anna Seirian⁠ and ⁠MJ Mayes⁠, cofounders of Internet People — where creatives turn their little ideas into a big deal.

In episode 1 of our new Substack 101 series, we dive into WTF Substack even is, how it’s different from other newsletter platforms, and why you (as a creative weirdo who’s constantly disgruntled by IG) should take advantage of it 👀Links referenced in the episode:Substack School for Creative OverthinkersHow I Built This: SubstackInternet People is a podcast for creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs who are smart, self-aware, and chronically online. Every week, we serve up recs, rabbit holes, and deep dives to help you fuel your creative process and navigate the mindf*ck of being a creative person in the digital age.💌 Sign up for the ⁠⁠Internet People Newsletter⁠⁠🌀 Join our ⁠⁠Virtual Coworking Club⁠⁠📱 Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠Anna Seirian⁠ and ⁠MJ Mayes⁠, cofounders of Internet People — where creatives turn their little ideas into a big deal.

We're sneaking back onto the feed to share a JUICY free portion of our latest project!The Overthinker’s Guide to Getting Started is a warm, no-fluff guide for perfectionists, procrastinators, and overthinkers who are tired of waiting for the perfect moment and ready to take action.So if you’ve been telling yourself you’ll start your Substack (ahem), open that Etsy shop, or pick up that creative project “as soon as things calm down,” consider this your gentle nudge.You don’t have to be ready. You just have to brave enough to start.📓 Order a printed copy for $22🎧 Grab the Digital Bundle for $17

In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ give their final review of the Bare Minimum Artist’s Way — what surprised us, what changed in our business, and what’s next!Links referenced in the episode:The Overthinker’s Guide to Getting StartedHow to do the Bare Min Artist’s Way — Substack articleMJ's vlog!Internet People is a podcast for creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs who are smart, self-aware, and chronically online. Every week, we serve up recs, rabbit holes, and deep dives to help you fuel your creative process and navigate the mindf*ck of being a creative person in the digital age.💌 Sign up for the ⁠⁠Internet People Newsletter⁠⁠🌀 Join our ⁠⁠Virtual Coworking Club⁠⁠📱 Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠Anna Seirian⁠ and ⁠MJ Mayes⁠, cofounders of Internet People — where creatives turn their little ideas into a big deal.

In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:💻 The story that ACTUALLY broke the internet🎨 A case to make more sh*tty art🗝️ Recovering a sense of faith with week 12 of the bare minimum artist’s wayLinks referenced in the episode:Grab our zine! The Overthinker’s Guide to Getting StartedLewis RossignolJackisageniusInternet People is a podcast for creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs who are smart, self-aware, and chronically online. Every week, we serve up recs, rabbit holes, and deep dives to help you fuel your creative process and navigate the mindf*ck of being a creative person in the digital age.💌 Sign up for the ⁠⁠Internet People Newsletter⁠⁠🌀 Join our ⁠⁠Virtual Coworking Club⁠⁠📱 Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠Anna Seirian⁠ and ⁠MJ Mayes⁠, cofounders of Internet People — where creatives turn their little ideas into a big deal.

In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:🕵️ A screen-free activity for people who can feel the brain rot setting in📼 The local spot you didn’t know you needed in your neighborhood💃 Recovering a sense of autonomy with week 11 of the Bare Minimum Artist’s WayLinks referenced in the episode:The Perfectionist's Guide to Taking Action on Creative IdeasTry a Murdle puzzle onlineFree BlockbusterInternet People is a podcast for creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs who are smart, self-aware, and chronically online. Every week, we serve up recs, rabbit holes, and deep dives to help you fuel your creative process and navigate the mindf*ck of being a creative person in the digital age.💌 Sign up for the ⁠⁠Internet People Newsletter⁠⁠🌀 Join our ⁠⁠Virtual Coworking Club⁠⁠📱 Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠Anna Seirian⁠ and ⁠MJ Mayes⁠, cofounders of Internet People — where creatives turn their little ideas into a big deal.

In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:👕 The cutest way to get dressed every day📸 How to deal with your overwhelming camera roll🤺 Recovering a sense of self-protection with week 10 of the Bare Minimum Artist’s WayReferenced in the episode:The podcast episode MJ kept referencingHang out with us on Substack!Our audio class — The Perfectionist's Guide to Taking Action on Creative IdeasInternet People is a podcast for creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs who are smart, self-aware, and chronically online. Every week, we serve up recs, rabbit holes, and deep dives to help you fuel your creative process and navigate the mindf*ck of being a creative person in the digital age.💌 Sign up for the ⁠⁠Internet People Newsletter⁠⁠🌀 Join our ⁠⁠Virtual Coworking Club⁠⁠📱 Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠Anna Seirian⁠ and ⁠MJ Mayes⁠, cofounders of Internet People — where creatives turn their little ideas into a big deal.

In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:🕵🏾 A new whodunnit by everyone’s favorite screenwriter🎙️ The corner of YouTube you never thought you’d end up on💓 Recovering a sense of compassion with week 9 of The Bare Minimum Artist’s WayLinks referenced in the episode:The Perfectionist's Guide to Taking Action on Creative Ideasxokatieasmr Youtube ChannelInternet People is a podcast for creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs who are smart, self-aware, and chronically online. Every week, we serve up recs, rabbit holes, and deep dives to help you fuel your creative process and navigate the mindf*ck of being a creative person in the digital age.💌 Sign up for the ⁠⁠Internet People Newsletter⁠⁠🌀 Join our ⁠⁠Virtual Coworking Club⁠⁠📱 Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Hosted by ⁠Anna Seirian⁠ and ⁠MJ Mayes⁠, cofounders of Internet People — where creatives turn their little ideas into a big deal.