Hit the Books: Tips for Sharing Your Work

Getting your work seen in the creative world [Blurb]( Social media has given creatives direct access to a worldwide audience, yet the battle for professional recognition still endures. Dan Milnor shares his advice on marketing yourself and gaining visibility in the creative world. [READ MORE]( [Blurb] 01 What is the most important thing I can do to be recognized? The single most important thing you can do is learn to make original work. Original work means you have discovered how to make something that nobody else can make. This ability comes with inherent value and respect. Sometimes you walk into a gallery, see work on the wall and say, “I know who did that.” That’s what I’m talking about. Immediately identifiable work. 02 How do I best utilize social media? I would slow down, posting only when I have something relevant to say. And I would curate my offers to the highest degree. What you aim for with social media, which is nearly impossible, is undivided attention. If you are posting all day every day, you will never get this. So, post high level work when you have it. Be honest and be humorous if possible. 03 Are printed promotional pieces important in the Digital Age? Print is still highly respected, especially the higher up you go—collectors, curators, institutions, etc. Print, when done well, is still a high-level calling card. Print shows you can encapsulate ideas, design your thoughts, and also shows you understand materials and budgets. [READ MORE]( [Blurb] WANT TO LEARN ABOUT SELF-PUBLISHING? WATCH OUR WEBINARS REFER a FRIEND GIVE $30, GET 40% OFF [Share]( Follow Us [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pintrest]( [YouTube]( Questions? Visit the help center [Help Center]( [Blurb] [Make a book in minutes]( [Make a book in minutes [Share]]( [divider] [Visit the blog]([Blog]( [Blurb] [Privacy]( | [Pricing]( | [Email Preference Center]( | [Unsubscribe]( Blurb, Inc. 600 California Street, 11th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108 ©2020 Blurb, All Rights Reserved