To share without over sharing, there is no one size fits all solution to how much or what you share online. But with this approach your account the best plan for you. It's a common source of criticism from social media skeptics out there. We love nothing more than to poke fun at numerous snaps have coffee and breakfasts and outfits for the day that people seem to be so addicted to showcasing. But as much as these snaps of mundane life can rob us up the wrong way. There's something about seeing what's going on behind the scenes in someone's real life.

That helps us connect. Why? Well, because we get let in on their day. That alone feels personal, vulnerable, and part of us feels more connected. Note this is a reason not to worry about how perfect your snapshots are. I'm not recommending the overly polished, unattainable and downright unrealistic side of social media sharing.

This is chance to let people behind the scenes not an excuse to put on another show. We know that people buy people. And as introverts, this can be a difficult pill to swallow. A frequent cry I hear from creatives I coach is no one needs to know about me. The answer is, and this is all optional. But yes, we do need to know about you.

Unless you're selling a commodity item to a big conglomerate that doesn't recognize you as a creator. You need to appeal to an audience that buys into you, not just what you sell or do. In short, if you want to increase your chances of getting your creative work seen shared and sold, you'll be in a far greater position when your audience knows the person behind the price tag. In order for connections to happen, we need to allow ourselves to be seen really seen how to show your behind the scenes. Again, there isn't a one size fits all solution for everyone in terms of what exactly you want to be sharing. Some folk will be very comfortable in sharing screenshots of their digital art that's barely halfway done.

Others will prefer to Some polished shots of the materials they use. Other still will prefer a snap of the coffee shop interior where they get their creative works on. I see believe there's something you can share no matter what, that will let people in a little bit more than only the end result of your work. Yes, your inner critic may resist, it might insist that you must perfect a piece before anyone can lay their eyes on it. It might tell you your days are dull and uninspiring and urge you to go back to scrolling through other people's posts and let comparison light is set in Austin kleon says whatever the nature of your work, there is an art to what you do. And there are people who would be interested in that art, if only you presented it to them in the right way.

So number one, share what inspires you. As much as you might love the illusion of complete originality. The truth is, no art is created in a vacuum. Something has to go into us in order for us to create something. Have a think about your current inputs. What books are you reading?

What would you recommend to friends? What musical podcasts do you listen to? Are there any films you've watched multiple times? What sites do you regularly visit? What social media accounts make your day? There might be TV shows or books or films you love to the child that are still influencing you today.

Start to collect all of these, no matter how obscure or unfriendly you think your collection is. Can these be shared with your audience in a creative way? It's amazing the kind of response from my audience iPad when I share a love from my childhood, or Burke I'm currently obsessed with. Occasionally you mentioned my in Japan affiliate, and my progress in learning the Japanese language. From that alone, I forge closer bonds with like mines and my audience who share this fascination with the Japanese culture and who have given me invaluable help with learning the language. Not only does this help connect you with your audience, it also gives you a chance to divert the spotlight from your own work briefly.

I won't pretend it's easily It's easy to continuously create content that centers around yourself that this is a way to point the spotlight towards someone or something else for a moment, while still telling your audience something about yourself to treat your work like a newborn. Regardless of whether you're a parent, you'll probably understand the urge of many new parents to snap pictures of all and take all the movies they can have their newborn as it grows. What if you treated your work that way with love and patience, even when it makes bad smells, tries to capture your work at different stages from different angles in different spaces. If you work physically take photos, if you work digitally, take screenshots. If you don't have physical projects, you can still find ways to take samples, whether it's music or writing or even ideas. If you work with clients, you don't need to reveal any personal details in order to reflect on something you learned from them.

Telling stories like you would about your newborn, which of course means being covered Another advantage to this kind of step by step reflection and sharing is that you can look back at the end of the project and see how far you've come. Like family albums, there's something charming, if a bit embarrassing about seeing yourself grow. Three, show your workings, similar to how a mathematician might show how they got to their conclusion. Any kind of art you create has a process. I'm not recommending you give away all your secrets, but a hint of the kind of care and consideration even the challenges that go into making your masterpiece is going to be compelling to your viewer. Just showing your preference for a certain type of pen, what music you listen to while you work, what tools what apps you just can't live without, tells a potential customer that you actually give a monkey's about the work you make.

For remind us you're alive. I often have the experience of finding a podcast and thrilled with what I've heard. I decided it's worth subscribing for future shows. Then I check the last recorded date. And if it's over a few months ago, I won't subscribe. I seem that the host behind the show is probably not into it for the long game, and won't be updating us anytime soon with new material.

However, if the most recent show I have states that the podcast will be back again, in the future, I'm happy to subscribe because I know I will get my fix if I stick around. This is the danger of not being consistent with your content. And worse not updating your audience. If you do have any breaks. It doesn't have to be a massive declaration. But a habit of putting out an update at least every month is a good rule.

Derek Severs is famous for many things, being the author of the brilliant anything you want. And the originator of the trend to have a now page on your website. The idea is to use a page on your site to keep people up to date with what you're currently up to. Know what you've done, but what you're working on. Now. This doesn't have to The Super personal notes that have to exist to impress people.

It's it could just be a few lines about the projects or interests that you're currently giving your attention to. Other ways of keeping people updated are your blog, social media, your email newsletter, SoundCloud, if you're a musician, Deviant Art or behance. And with these portfolio sites, you might want to create a separate folder or album for work in progress. action step, make a list of 10 things you can share with your audience. Here are some ideas to get going. The film you love most as a kid, a TV show that you binge watch a book you've given to a friend.

The first work of art you loved. When you're working the music you listen to the person who gave you this great idea. You your favorite quotes, a place you'd love to live What inspires you and who you aspire to make work like