Course Information
Course Overview
Social media marketing made simple for artists, creatives, and idealists ready to grow their audience fast
Feel overwhelmed or invisible on social media?
You’re not alone — and you don’t have to stay stuck.
If you’re an artist, creative, educator, coach, author, or changemaker who wants to connect with your audience authentically, this course was made for you. No gimmicks. No growth hacks. Just simple, ethical strategies that actually work — and feel good to use.
In just a few hours, you'll shift from social media dread to showing up confidently, consistently, and in a way that aligns with your creative voice.
What Current Students Are Saying:
"I am not even finished with the course, and am already seeing results from implementing what I have learned thus far!"
— Nikki R.
"The confidence that I now have around using social media for my business has increased ten fold. As a direct result of using the tools I learned from Kristen the engagement on my social media platforms has noticeably increased."
— Margot S.
"I got a lot out of the course, and saw immediate results with numbers and engagement on both Instagram and Facebook."
— Al-Lisa
You’ll Learn How To:
Simplify your content strategy so you’re never stuck staring at a blank post again
Choose the right platforms for your brand and use them with confidence
Schedule posts easily with a free downloadable planner (included in the course!)
Build a community, not just a follower count
Use ethical, organic strategies that convert fans into clients or customers
Save time and spark ideas using Generative AI tools (optional, beginner-friendly)
Destroy your fears around showing up online — even if you're tech-shy
This course is ideal for beginners, tech-shy creatives, or anyone looking to amplify their voice online with purpose and ease.
About Your Instructor:
Hi! I’m Kristen Palana — an American/Portuguese artist, designer, and educator currently based in Rome. Since 2000, I’ve taught at universities on four continents and have helped over 90,000 online students in 191+ countries through Udemy.
I specialize in helping people who “don’t do tech” feel confident using creative tools to reach their goals. My superpower is taking complex ideas and making them warm, simple, and instantly usable.
What Makes This Course Unique:
Supportive community — ask questions, get direct answers
Fresh, updated lessons — no stale content here
Done-for-you resources — planner templates, social media prompts, and more
Aligned with your values — no cringe, no spammy tactics, just authentic growth
Take the Next Step:
Stop letting overwhelm keep you from showing up online.
With Udemy’s 30-day money-back guarantee, there's zero risk — and everything to gain.
Enroll now and learn how to market your creative work with confidence, clarity, and heart.
Course Content
- 9 section(s)
- 38 lecture(s)
- Section 1 Introduction to Social Media Mastery for Artists and Idealists
- Section 2 Getting Ready to Rumble: Laying the Foundation
- Section 3 Beautifying Your Social Media Garden and Attracting More Followers on IG and FB
- Section 4 OK Go! Content Creation and Curation
- Section 5 Strategic Posting and Scheduling
- Section 6 Level Up: Using a Post Planner to Maximize Your Time & Energy
- Section 7 Putting It All Together: Practical Applications
- Section 8 Extras and More Resources
- Section 9 Conclusion and Next Steps
What You’ll Learn
- Use ethical social media marketing strategies to grow your ideal audience with confidence
- Overcome fear and overwhelm around posting by creating a simple, authentic strategy
- Build meaningful engagement and turn followers into true fans or clients
- Write compelling calls to action that increase engagement, leads, and conversions
- Save time and reduce stress by automating repetitive posting tasks across platforms
- Use beginner-friendly AI tools (like ChatGPT) to speed up content creation
- Choose the right platforms based on your goals, audience, and creative voice
- Get your first 30 days of content planned using a downloadable planner
Skills covered in this course
Reviews
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OOkuhle Dlanaye
this course is very interesting to me because i love everything that have to do with social media and i learnt that creativity is very importing when doing social media.
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VVanessa Rollinson
Easy instructions and learned a few skills that’s helped my social media grow since applying them!
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TTahnja Wolter
Absolutely exceptional! Brilliant tips and insights, and a very easy to follow teacher. Loving it!
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AAngela McKee
I am not even finished with the course, and am already seeing results from implementing what I have learned thus far. ~Nikki