Take It or Leave It

The start of something new

Hey, it’s Zack.

Apologies for the extra email this week—but I promise this one’s important.

We’re launching something new: Take It or Leave It, a bonus weekly newsletter exclusively on Substack.

Why are we posting twice a week now?

Because Create.Repeat has always been about supporting and inspiring creatives. And some of you have told us you want more—more connection, more insight, more value.

So, Take It or Leave It will be just that:

📌 An advice column answering your creative questions

📌 A mood board of what’s inspiring me right now

📌 Behind-the-scenes thoughts on creativity, work, and life

📌 And maybe some surprises along the way

Full transparency: This one’s behind a paywall.

I know… I’d be annoyed too. But that’s why it’s called Take It or Leave It.

The Create.Repeat newsletter will always be free. That’s not changing. But for those who want to support the work we’re doing and dive deeper, this is your way to do that.

It’s $5/month or $50/year, and you can cancel anytime.

What do you get?

👀 A more personal look into my creative process

✏️ Honest, no-BS advice for navigating a creative career

💡 The things I’m thinking about, struggling with, and figuring out in real time

If that sounds like something you’d be into, I’d love to have you.

If not, no worries—you won’t get any more emails about this (maybe the occasional plug in the main newsletter). Keep hanging with us on Wednesdays.

But if you want more Create.Repeat—this is your chance.

Let’s keep making more of the things we want to see.

Without further ado, welcome to Take It or Leave It, Volume 1.

“Advice… You can’t really take anyone else’s advice, because their advice is based on their experience, not yours.”

— Rick Rubin

With that being said, let’s get into it.

@createpoeticvibes on Instagram asks:

How do you stay committed to the creative path that feels most natural? (Especially when there are a lot of different ideas.)

Short answer..?