Episode 285

Copying. Stealing. Inspired by… Each has a different connotation and ethical implications. So what qualifies as “copying” and when is it ok versus not in the creative world? Ricky and Julia talk through how certain kinds of copying are not only good but encouraged for new creators. Do you agree?

“You don’t need to be trying to set trends in the beginning. You need to figure out what works well. Then let your personality & own quirks [in].” – Ricky

Main Topic: Copy Like An Artist

00:15  Ethics, Trends, & Copying
08:22  Unique Angles & Topics
10:39  Finding What Works
16:27  Crappy Copying
19:05  Copying for Learning
22:23  Where is the Line?
24:19  Templating

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