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When Creative Discouragement Knocks (aka. An encounter with Art Satan)
Oh crap. I have allowed the teeth and claws of creative discouragement to lodge themselves in my throat. Away with you, Art Satan! Â Can...
Marley Betts
Feb 103 min read


Setting Up a Market Stall in Australia
Would you like to set up your own market stall in Australia? This blog post is going to discuss some of the things you may need to...
Marley Betts
Jan 166 min read


What Does a Real Artist Look Like?
In my head, there is a picture of an artist. Someone who lives and breathes their art and expresses their artfulness in ways that can be seen. But... not all artists look like that.
Marley Betts
Aug 26, 20242 min read


Hello - A stream of consciousness
What would you write if you didn't think about what you were writing? This is what happened for me.
Marley Betts
Aug 19, 20241 min read


A Poem a Day: Smashed - A poem about the insecurity of youth (+ a bonus poem about my cat)
During the month of July, I have challenged myself to write a poem a day. This is a little taste of what I have come up with so far and maybe it will inspire you to try your own Poem-a-Day challenge!
Marley Betts
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Love for Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo is my favourite artist. I love her work, her use of colour, her iconic face and unconventional beauty, and I love her story and attitude to life. So, here is a blog post dedicated to my love for Frida Kahlo.
Marley Betts
Jul 22, 20243 min read


How to Spend One Million Dollars
Eeek! I have won a million dollars! (Not really) Now, time to stop jumping around and let's talk about how we're (theoretically) going to spend it.
Marley Betts
Jun 17, 20244 min read


Writing Advice: Just Do The Thing.
Sometimes I forget the MOST important piece of writing advice... Well, maybe I don't forget, maybe I just ignore it for a while. It's hard to do the thing, and I don't want to do it. Doing things isn't fun. Scrolling on social media and refreshing my news feed seems much more fun.
Marley Betts
Jun 16, 20242 min read


The Sitter - A writing exercise
A writing exercise about capturing a moment with words. Unedited.
Marley Betts
Jun 3, 20242 min read


How to Make Money as a Creative - 5 Things to Do
Let me be honest with you: I have no right to write anything about making money as a creative, because I don't. Like, AT. ALL. I spend more than I get. BUT, this is a conversation that I have had time and time again with many of my creative friends - How DO you make money from creative endeavors? Here are 5 things that come up in our conversations.
Marley Betts
May 13, 20245 min read


What Does The Perfect Gift Look Like? Let me show you!
Let me show you what The Perfect Gift looks like and how it's going to save you a lot of gift-giving stress and effort in the future.
Marley Betts
Apr 2, 20242 min read


42 Cheap or Free Creative Ideas
Feel like being creative but not sure what to do? Or maybe you don't feel creative at all but you'd like to try anyway. Here are 42 cheap or free creative ideas for you to try.
Marley Betts
Mar 25, 20245 min read


Branding Marley - Creating a Brand
Attempting to summarise what Marley Betts is all about. Hang on... What the heck am I all about?! A post all about attempting to create a brand.
Marley Betts
Feb 17, 20242 min read


Pondering 23 of Life's Big Questions
Some (not all) of the big questions that I have been thinking about lately - from God and ghosts, to social awkwardness and honey drips.
Marley Betts
Feb 7, 20242 min read


Inspiration for Creatives in the Form of SARK
Let me tell you who SARK is and how she can help inspire you to live in your truth and create with free abandon.
Marley Betts
May 30, 20233 min read


Comparisonitis, Burnout, Being Real, Slowing Down, and Finding Balance
A blog post about burning out and being awesome.
Marley Betts
May 23, 20233 min read


Do You Like Books and Art? Worrying in whimsical, wordy, watercolours.
I used to think that you had to be good at art for it to be worth creating. I thought that everybody else would see my art in the same critical way that I did. But you know what? There is an audience for everything. I mean, people literally sell their vacuum dust and toenail clippings online. So, really, my art isn't that bad...
Marley Betts
May 15, 20232 min read


Help! How Do I Deal With Imposter Syndrome?
What is Imposter Syndrome and how can you share your work, loud and proud, and manage that inner beast feeding you lies? The ultimate guide by a non-professional (and imposter - hah!).
Marley Betts
Apr 17, 20235 min read
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