So without further ado, here are this week's (Dec 15 - Dec 21, 2018) most valuable posts from the /t/BES bloggers/creatives community:

 

1. Rising Instagram Stars Are Posting Fake Sponsored Content
“In the influencer world, it’s street cred,” said Brian Phanthao, a 19-year-old lifestyle influencer who sees fake ads all over Instagram. “The more sponsors, the more credibility you have.”


 

2. Einstein’s Most Effective Life Hack Wasn’t About Productivity
Working six days a week as a patent clerk, Einstein could barely find any time to develop his scientific ideas, and would eventually give up on a career in physics. Or would he?


 

3. How To Write Something New Every Day Without Losing Your Mind
Writing is an inherently valuable thing. There shouldn’t be any more motivation that you need. This mindset is what should help you to write something new every day without losing your mind.


 

4. Should You Use a Pen Name?
To your average person, a name is whatever your parents decided to call you. But to writers, it can make a huge difference. It can affect how your audience sees you. So, should you use a pen name?


 

5. Developing a Creative Process
As you learn the ropes and become more comfortable with your voice, tools, time, and vision, a creative process may emerge that makes it easier to start, sustain, and finish things.

 

You can view all the rest of the community's top submissions (10 more) here.

That's all for today! See ya next Friday with another great list that you won't want to miss. Be sure to join the community if you would like to participate! If you have anything awesome (and relevant) to submit that others might enjoy, feel free to do so!

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