Gone: October 2025 Newsletter

September filled me up, and then promptly emptied me out. By October, my ambitions had run my creative reserves dry.

I shouldn’t have been surprised. 

At least once a year, I find myself wondering, “Where oh where has my creativity gone?”

The schedule ratchets up, more projects get added to the plate, obligations pile on…until my mind sounds the alarm: there’s nothing left. No creativity to be found.

Clawing my creativity back also follows a familiar cycle. First there’s the despair, the certainty it’s gone for good. Then the exhaustion. But eventually, if I’m patient enough to slow down, the glimmers begin to appear. At first so small and delicate that the slightest demand or expectation might send them into hiding.

But eventually, with enough time and patience, I return to myself. I’m reminded that ideas are bountiful. That creativity is a complicated gal: impossible to force, but also not something to wait for tirelessly. She needs commitment and dedication, mixed with space to move freely and mingle with ideas until sparks fly.

Here’s how I court my creativity:

• Do new and different things (musical theater dance class, to be exact)

• Reconnect with friends

• Rest

• Feed my brain with ideas

• Create space for boredom

• Walk without doing anything else

• Rearrange my schedule

How do YOU reignite your creative well when it runs dry? Reach out. I’d love to know!

And now, onto October’s rundown…

Stay Tuned

I’m currently working on some really exciting new content that I cannot wait to share with you. In the meantime, I also want to make sure I’m covering topics that are important to you.

What do YOU want to see content about? I’m looking to stretch my muscles and tackle some new topics. Are there things you’re curious about, but don’t have the time to research? Strategies you want to try, but find too complicated? Controversial opinions you want another take on?

Send me your requests! Just drop us a message.

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Brushing Up

Saying you’ve read a book 5 years ago doesn’t mean that those lessons are still vividly accessible. As I work on a new project, I’ve been re-reading some of my favorite marketing books, like this classic and my most referenced book. What do you think I should add to the list?

Get Growing

No matter what you’re struggling with, there’s a video to help (including these recent gems):

• BRAND NEW: 1 Click Could Boost Your Sales by 12% on Walmart Marketplace

• The secret AI tool that could save your Amazon business

• How to do Amazon SEO in 5 minutes (advanced)

• Amazon FBA vs. TikTok Shop: the answer might surprise you

• The missing piece that makes great Amazon listings actually sell

Out & About:

• Podcast: How to Build an Unbeatable Brand in a Competitive Market

• Once monthly newsletter not enough to quench your appetite? Follow along for adventures, lessons, and curiosity-driven discoveries. 

• Hosting an event or podcast? Let’s talk about how I can bring energy and actionable insights to your audience.

Need help navigating the ever more complex world of e-com? Reach out. My team and I have a huge network, and we’ll make sure you get the support you need to exceed your goals.

Onwards!

- Emma

P.S. Need a refresher on why you’re getting this newsletter? I’m Emma Schermer Tamir, an e-commerce conversion strategist and speaker trusted by 2,500+ brands to turn traffic into sales.

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