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The Ugly, Unfiltered Truth of Being a Solo Creative Studio
Freedom feels good until you realize it follows you everywhere.
Nov 19
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Alex Darke
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Am I Writing Too Much? (The Follow-Up)
Turns out, the answer isn’t about cadence - it’s about intention.
Nov 11
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Alex Darke
8
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The Illusion of “Scaling” as a Solo Creative
Not every business needs to scale - some just need to stabilize.
Nov 10
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Alex Darke
4
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A Week in the Life of a Solo Video Agency
It’s less glamorous than it sounds - and more rewarding than you’d think.
Nov 6
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Alex Darke
9
3
Viral is a Trap
Stop chasing viral formats - build cinematic foundations instead.
Nov 5
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Alex Darke
13
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The Day I Realized “Creative Freedom” Still Needs Structure
Too much freedom is just chaos disguised as a vacation.
Nov 4
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Alex Darke
10
The Fastest Way to Grow Is to Get Out of the Way
How I learned that doing everything was the one thing holding me back.
Nov 3
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Alex Darke
11
October 2025
Don’t Let Anyone Tell You It’s Not Art
The line between "films" and “content” isn’t a boundary - it’s a bridge.
Oct 31
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Alex Darke
10
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Hollywood 2.0 is here
The next generation of studios isn’t in Hollywood - it’s in creators’ garages, warehouses, and spare bedrooms.
Oct 30
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Alex Darke
10
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The Hidden Power of Silence
Why the quietest moments make your videos unforgettable.
Oct 29
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Alex Darke
13
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The Myth of “Steady and Stable”
How losing my job - and my sense of safety - became the best thing that ever happened to my career.
Oct 28
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Alex Darke
6
The Pricing Paradox: Why Charging More Can Get You Better Clients
The hidden psychology of creative pricing - and why “affordable” is often your most expensive mistake.
Oct 27
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Alex Darke
9
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