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Feeling stuck in your creative journey?
Social media can be a powerful tool—or a major distraction for artists. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s helping your career or just pulling you away from your real work, you’re not alone.
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Is Social Media Hurting or Helping Your Art?
Some artists thrive on social media—using it to build an audience, book gigs, and grow their careers. Others find it draining, time-consuming, and creatively stifling.
So, what’s the truth? Let’s look at both sides.
The Downsides of Social Media for Artists
1. It Can Feel Like Productive Craft Work (But Isn’t)
A well-known acting coach recently shared that too many actors mistake social media for their real work.
- Artists are spending hours posting instead of practicing.
- Artists are letting creativity be shaped by trends, not their own artistic voice.
2. The Validation Trap
Ever felt disappointed when a post didn’t perform well? You’re not alone.
- Likes and shares don’t nessasarily equal real success.
- The algorithm alone shouldn’t dictate your artistic choices.
3. Followers Don’t Automatically Mean Career Growth
- Some artists chase numbers instead of actual opportunities believing for example that more followers equals more work.
- If social media is draining your energy instead of fueling your creativity, it’s time to rethink your approach.
The Other Side: How Social Media Creates Opportunities
For some artists, social media changes everything. Here’s how:
1. Actors Creating Their Own Stage
An actor I follow is making hilarious skits on Instagram and TikTok—and it’s working. Instead of waiting for auditions, she’s getting noticed by industry pros on her terms.
2. Comedian Celeste Barber’s Career Shift
Celebrity commedian Celeste Barber went from posting funny videos to booking a lead in a Netflix show and her own live tours. She didn’t wait for an opportunity—she created one.
3. A Dancer Who Refused to Fade Away
A dancer I follow just had 2 babies—a time when many artists disappear. But instead of fading, she kept sharing her training online being honest about having babies and dance. Now? She’s booking work and getting media attention.
4. A Visual Artist Who Made Her Process the Star
Another artist wasn’t getting traction—until she filmed her painting process. Just a simple iPhone clip showing her work in fast-forward.
📌 Lesson? People love seeing the process, not just the finished product.
These artists didn’t wait for permission—they used social media strategically to create their own success.
How to Use Social Media Without Letting It Use You
💡 Want to make social media work for you? Try this:
✅ Post With Purpose – Don’t just post to post. Know your goal.
✅ Share Your Process – Show the messy middle, not just the final product.
✅ Improve Over Time – Your first posts won’t be perfect, but they’ll teach you what works.
✅ Set Boundaries – Post, engage, and get back to your art.
🚀 Ready to Get Unstuck? Here’s Your Next Step.
If you’re struggling to gain momentum in your creative work, I’ve got something for you— a simple, effective way to reconnect with your creativity and start making progress again.
💡 Grab my FREE guide: Stuck in a Creative RUT?
It’s based on life coaching principles and my own journey as an artist—giving you three simple steps to reignite your passion and make real progress.
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