I’m Building the Perfectly Imperfect Brand, and It’s Killing Me

Polished is safe. Safe is forgettable. So why can't I stop doing it?

Mar 2 • Dave Conrey

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February 2026

2026 Member Update

You've waited a long time to know about the goods. Well, here's the goods

Feb 27 • Dave Conrey

AI Is the Devil, but It's Really Good at Organization

I make Shopify's Sidekick AI my gimp and do all my work for me.

Feb 23 • Dave Conrey

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Excuse me, have you seen my plot?

A year ago, I preached about storytelling being my saving grace, and then I abandoned it entirely.

Feb 17 • Dave Conrey

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Your Story Needs a Villain

If I want success, I need to know who I'm fighting to get it

Feb 1 • Dave Conrey

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January 2026

Creative Clarity Is Such a Rush

From the outside, my new project looks simple, but there's so much going on behind the scenes.

Jan 17 • Dave Conrey

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The Great Crash Out of 2025

Or, where the f**k have you been, Dave?

Jan 3 • Dave Conrey

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August 2025

Should You Sell Art on SaatchiArt.com?

I'm not your Dad, but I have some thoughts that might help you decide.

Aug 8, 2025 • Dave Conrey

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This Site Wants You to Quit Etsy

Latchet.com believes it can improve the selling experience for creatives, but are they right?

Aug 1, 2025 • Dave Conrey

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July 2025

The Summer I Turned… Off My Laptop

My July sabbatical is officially over next week, but I got a little too itchy and was desperate to dislodge myself from the couch cushions.

Jul 25, 2025 • Dave Conrey

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It's International Zine Month!

I must admit, I didn't know this was a thing, but I'm celebrating anyway.

Jul 4, 2025 • Dave Conrey

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June 2025

It's Time for the Summertime Snooze

Last summer nearly killed me, so this year I'm taking July off

Jun 27, 2025 • Dave Conrey

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