The Refinery

Creative workspaces focused on keeping things simple and connecting amazing people.

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In our newsletter we share a dose of creative inspiration from the big wide world, as well as occasionally from our own little tribe here in London.

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In case you are having a not-so-productive day💛

Art by @lizandmollie

[Josh Spector @jspector]

Too many creators view marketing and promotion as dirty words that tarnish the purity of their creations.

That’s an excuse because they’re scared and insecure.

Your creations can’t deliver value to an audience if that audience doesn’t know they exist.

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Advice for would-be-copywriters (which is everyone really)

[mondayworks @mondayworks_]

Do you read lots of articles and newsletters, but hesitate to write yourself?

Often blogging and writing newsletters gets neglected because we self-exclude, before we’ve even got going.

Here are 6 things we tell ourselves…

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#copywritersunite #marketing #newsletter

[mondayworks @mondayworks_]

The humble newsletter is a key method of building your community and giving them value. If done well it leaves you with an engaged audience who will be more than happy to hear about any offers you might have. Here are 40 tops tips.

#coworking #newsletter

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An excerpt taken from the @DOLectures Side Project Report.

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Live in the future. Then build what's missing. @paulg

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A good word. Especially for times such as these. Thanks for sharing @phildcdunn

[Khai @ThamKhaiMeng]

David Bowie's advice to creatives in 1997 is even more relevant during these times

[Khai @ThamKhaiMeng]

The biggest communication problem is we listen to reply, not to understand.

[The Refinery @TheRefineryLDN]

Inspired by the work of Mark Bamford (CEO of @ViKTRS_) and friends who quickly pivoted their attention and skills to creating a COVID19 app. Shame the Gov went quiet on them - but some great lessons learned nonetheless...

https://t.co/BlEbfXWxid

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After 7 years, friends made, lots of businesses started and a great deal of fun, The Refinery Chelsea will be drawing to a close. Here are some reflections on the last 7 years, as well as what lies ahead for The Refinery...

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How are you dressing for video calls these days?

[Animalz @AnimalzCo]

When you actually love your customers but you're trying not to make it weird.😬

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6 weeks deep into lockdown. Bet you could do with one of these doggie hugs right about now. Hang in there.

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Startups - which of these is the greatest concern at the moment?

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You’re not a bootstrapper because you are thinking small. You’re a bootstrapper because it offers a chance to chart your own course and to serve your customers without conflict.
@ThisIsSethsBlog

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How not to communicate right now.

https://t.co/OGnUupOyrc

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An update from Jamie and Laura