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Creation: The what, why, who, when and how of briefing

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By Artwell Nwaila. It’s time to go into detail about how to structure an agency brief.

Creation: Four steps to building a powerhouse personal brand

by Artwell Nwaila. Here are a few tips on how to create a convincing personal brand.

Creation: Five creative portfolio dos and don’ts

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by Artwell Nwaila. I’ve received hundreds of portfolios in my life and I come across the same five mistakes all the time.

Creation: New Year’s resolutions for all creatives

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by Artwell Nwaila. Do we creatives want to continue with the same mistakes as last year? Nope.

Creation: Seven characters you’re bound to find in an ad agency

by Artwell Nwaila. Let me introduce you to seven industry stereotypes you’re likely to meet in an ad agency.

Creation: Managing creative freelancers

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by Artwell Nwaila. Once again I throw on my freelance hat and share a few tips for people who are looking to use our convenient services.

Creation: Five ways to successfully kill your creativity

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by Artwell Nwaila (@artwelln) We as creatives get so caught up in our work that we forget the small things that help fuel our craft. Today I look at five simple things that may contribute to deflated creativity.

Creation: Build your creative reputation online

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by Artwell Nwaila (@artwelln) In the past, being well-known was 70% knowing the right people and 20% flirting and 10% luck. Today, we have social media on our side, so let’s Iook at five steps to boost your creative reputation on the interwebs.

Creation: Steps to a super-styling brief

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by Artwell Nwaila (@artwelln) Today I write for those of you whom act as a gateway between client and creative. I am talking to those who translate instructions from that phenomenon we call the client. You go by many names; today I’ll call you the one who briefs creative.

Creation: Be a kickass freelancer

by Artwell Nwaila (@artwelln) Although today I am back in the hustle and bustle of agency life, I still freelance and retain the same loyal clients from my freelance days. In today’s post I share five points that make for good freelancing.