If you don't share your work, it's impossible to build interest.
Though it seems obvious, a lot of creative people – maybe even the majority – don’t make it this far.
Writers spend years creating stories they never share with readers. Singers refuse to sing in front of listeners. Photographers hide their images from viewers.
It’s sad.
Just as serious writers overcome the worst cases of writer’s block, you need to overcome your reluctance to share your work and realize that only by sharing what you create will you be able to build interest around your work. Build enough interest and you might be able to sustain as an artist … full time.
As in … you could eventually quit your day job.
Help the other artists reading this by sharing how you’re sharing your creative work online.
So true!!! For years, I would take photographs and only share them with a few friends. They kept encouraging me to do more with my photography and so after 6 yrs, I started a blog. I can certainly say it’s one of the most rewarding things I’ve done. It has opened so many doors, and has allowed me to meet so many wonderful people. Not only that, but it has allowed me to be a part of the most happy and precious moments of their lives. I would definitely encourage people to take the chance and share your creativity. If you inspire even one person, then it will have been worth all the criticism and risk. Love your blog!