i think it's good to note that you're judging success here by instagram itself versus the many other available channels. i see this in the art photography world more often than i'd have guessed, given that instagram was designed to share photos: plenty of very successful photogs don't use it at all and instead rely on regular work, portfolio/website, publication, and exhibitions to build a reputation. the point being, instagram is one way to facilitate promotion, but good art will attract a good audience regardless. do it if you find it fun, but don't let the burden of satisfying the algorithm eat into your creative space and goals as a writer (if i may make a humble plea).
Very relevant article! There is so much “content” flowing through the metaverse every day that it’s overwhelming to the consumers too. I think I am at opposite end of the spectrum regarding output. I feel guilty that I don’t share more pictures from my daily adventures. I think it would be good in that it would force me to slow down and be a little more contemplative and observant.
Ohhh I love the other side of this. That's part of why I stay on Instagram and other social platforms. I do think sometimes in a weird way they make me more present because I'm thinking about what I want to share with my friends.
i think it's good to note that you're judging success here by instagram itself versus the many other available channels. i see this in the art photography world more often than i'd have guessed, given that instagram was designed to share photos: plenty of very successful photogs don't use it at all and instead rely on regular work, portfolio/website, publication, and exhibitions to build a reputation. the point being, instagram is one way to facilitate promotion, but good art will attract a good audience regardless. do it if you find it fun, but don't let the burden of satisfying the algorithm eat into your creative space and goals as a writer (if i may make a humble plea).
"good art will attract a good audience regardless" - I love this. Thank you so much for your humble plea!
Relate to this so deeply ❤️
I thought you might! What a strange time to be a creative.
Very relevant article! There is so much “content” flowing through the metaverse every day that it’s overwhelming to the consumers too. I think I am at opposite end of the spectrum regarding output. I feel guilty that I don’t share more pictures from my daily adventures. I think it would be good in that it would force me to slow down and be a little more contemplative and observant.
Ohhh I love the other side of this. That's part of why I stay on Instagram and other social platforms. I do think sometimes in a weird way they make me more present because I'm thinking about what I want to share with my friends.