Laura Entis
Laura Entis is a Brooklyn-based freelance journalist. Her work has appeared in Fortune, The Guardian, and GQ, among other publications.
Brainstorming as a Balancing Act
Creative ideas can emerge from the tension between stimulation and quiet, connectivity and isolation.
From Double Opt-ins to Power Dynamics: Know Your Email Intro Etiquette
From professionals who have sent — and received — a lot of them.
Attending a Conference Alone? Here’s How to Make It Count
Flying solo can be daunting, but it also offers plenty of benefits.
How to Turn a Creative Spark Into Something Real
The hunt and capture of inspiration requires patience, craftiness, and sometimes brute force. We asked three creatives about the traps to set for when inspiration comes your way and how to hold on for dear life once you've got it.
Understanding Boredom
It’s not a pleasant state of being, but under the right lens it can spur creative growth and reengagement.
Working From Home: A Beginner’s Guide
It can be a blessing and a curse. Here are tips for taking advantage of the perks without falling into the pitfalls of freelancing or working remotely.
How to Launch a Creative Project on Little to No Budget
Start by asking yourself: ‘What do I want from this?’
What It Takes to Turn a Hobby Into a Career at Age 40
Artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon on how she transitioned from a job in non-profit education to a high-profile freelance art career working for brands such as Airbnb, Facebook, and the Museum of Modern Art.
The Joyful, Messy, Sometimes Lonely Uncertainty of Pursuing a Creative Life
How freelance writer Julia Bainbridge has turned introspection into an art and a career.
Broccoli, a Print Magazine About Cannabis, Has High Hopes for the Future
For the editor-in-chief of Broccoli, a women-centric magazine about cannabis culture, keeping up with rapid change is an exhilarating challenge.
Collaborating on a Creative Project? Tips for Making It Work
Adobe Creative Residents Isabel Lea and Aaron Bernstein on what goes into making a partnership magical.
Grace Bonney: What I Learned in My 15 Years of Running Design*Sponge
One of the internet's most popular design blogs is coming to an end. In an interview with 99U, Design*Sponge Founder Grace Bonney reflects on the realities of getting creative projects off the ground and shares her hopes for the future of design media.
