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Sell yourself, sell your work

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boznz ◴[] No.43477374[source]
I have started doing this more,, the problem is however that I suck at marketing, I hate being too direct, so posting the odd interesting project or nugget of information on my website to maybe get a few more of my books sold or get some nice gig work in areas I like is the way I go.

As my paid work runs out and I get more towards retirement I guess I will start moving on to documenting some hobby projects, I don't see any down-side to it except running out of interesting things to talk about.

Of course nobody will visit your site unless you post it around, kind of a catch 22.

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1. Kerrick ◴[] No.43477625[source]
I started blogging weekly recently. I’ve been surprised at the efficacy of simply asking readers to subscribe. At the end of each post I make the request and provide an email box.

After only three articles, 28 people have signed up. It’s not a lot compared to some folks, but it validates two important things. First, being direct can work. Second, people care and want to hear more.