ZumbadorAug 4, 2023

(this is not a sub toot aimed an anyone in particular)

Hey creative people. When you write a post about your work on social media, no need to put in a disclaimer like "shameless self promotion" or to lead with an apology.

1) You made a thing. That's amazing!
2) You're allowed to tell other people about the thing you made.
3) You're even allowed to say it's for sale.

You're not forcing your message on anyone - especially not here, where there's no algorithm - and you're not manipulating anyone, or lying to anyone, or spamming anyone.

You made a thing, it's available for sale. No need for apologies or guilt about letting us know.

#WritingLife #Drawing #Art #Music

Show threadCadey Bunny

@Zumbador self-deprecation is so rampant and it's something I go out of my way to try and avoid.

I would actually argue that leading into something with a disclaimer, apology, or some sort of self-deprecation, actually makes it look less appealing on average!

Creativity is amazing, and people who do that and show it to others should put that creativity on display at full force, so that others may share their enthusiasm!

Aug 4, 2023 at 5:03pmWeb
Show threadZumbadorAug 4, 2023
@cadeybunny exactly