A lot has been written about this subject, and I don’t have any revelatory insights to provide here, but I can share some resources that I have found to be helpful in clarifying my viewpoint on the use of social media in general and as a marketing tool. Clearly, social media is an indispensable tool for many. I’m trying to figure out if longer format social media is a way to continue sharing my work online with less image/information overload and some of the other personal and professional hurdles I find challenging.
An interview with Jaron Lanier
This in depth article by Joshunda Sanders which includes a gorgeous illustration by Loveis Wise
One of Julia Bausenhardt’s posts about this topic
Cal Newport has been talking about this for years and there are more recent interviews with him on this topic, but here’s a more concise glimpse into his insights
The artist Holly Exely shares her personal perspective on the complexities of using social media for self promotion.
I will continue to add links here over the next week or so.