Hey Reader, I read this great article today called Everyone's a Sellout Now by Rebecca Jennings. It's a deep-dive about how the modern Internet and creator economy has forced all artists and creative professionals into becoming entrepreneurs and self-promoters on social media in order to find an audience and make a living. She referenced a few thoughtful TikTok videos where the artists describe the soul-sucking content treadmill they have to be on if they want to sustain any kind of income or success. One jokes about imagining Thom Yorke having to do TikToks to promote his music. It's such a well-written article, I don't have much else to add. Well, I do. It's just too much to go into right now. I will be sharing more of my story and personal experience with this on my upcoming podcast project we're calling We Should Be Working. We start recording next week. On the same note, I've been bingeing the following podcasts: I'm glad more people are talking about this. What Else I've Been Up To:
I'm curious what your thoughts are on the creator economy today. Do you have any experience as a creator or consumer? Have you taken courses or attended webinars and other life-coachy stuff? If so, how did you feel about it? If you're an artist or musician, what has your experience been in the 20 years or so that we've had social media? Are you still doing it as you get older? Has it changed you? Interested to hear what you have to say. That's all for now. Have a good weekend. ✌️ Jeff The Official Newsletter of Jeff Finley view in browser | past newsletters You received this email because you signed up on my website or purchased something from my shop. If you no longer want to receive these emails, you may unsubscribe or update your preferences. 113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2205 |
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