Good point, Carrie. If I understand you correctly, it really goes to the core of being an artist versus a craftsperson. I’ve spent my career creating content always thinking, “what’s in it for the person reading this?” That’s how a craftsperson should think.

But what about the artist? Sure, artists create things for social commentary to…

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Yeah, I’m trying to do that, Boone, but it can be rough. I’m used to working on projects that thousands of people see. They may not know I personally created the article/book/report/post, but they see it and, I hope, benefit. That’s very satisfying.

I’m at a stage now where I want to work on my own projects in my personal space. I don’t mind…

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This is solid advice, Fred. I’d like to add an element to that networking that a mentor taught me. During that outreach, use a “You, me, you” approach. That is to say, ask them about what they’re doing and make a point of listening. Then, tell them about what you’re doing. Finally, tell them about how what you’re doing can help them.

It takes…

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I’d like to focus on the “personal brand” thing. I really struggle with this. It’s not that I undervalue myself, it’s more that this self-promotion component kills me. If I’m doing something cool, sure I’ll post some photos on IG. And I’m pretty avid about blogging/newslettering/whatever-the-kids-call-it-now-ing, but that’s all for pleasure,…

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