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Just for clarification: I am not asking about the best ways to become popular. I've trudged through many a thread and discussion on that topic, and it is increasinly obvious that the only real way to do so is to just keep on trudging.
No, my question is more specific: what is the best, least ass way of advertising yourself? Like, for example, how do you properly shill the fact that you're doing commissions, or accepting Patreon donations, or whatever else, without coming across as either beggy or just overall an ass? What are some pitfalls that you might fall into in that sense, what's best not to do, and what is something that is probably fine despite how it feels?
I absolutely hate shilling myself because it makes me feel awful. I would much rather just keep on doing art. But additional monetary income is, unfortunately, becoming a bit of a necessity lately and I'd appreciate knowing if there's any advice on how to do it properly.
No, my question is more specific: what is the best, least ass way of advertising yourself? Like, for example, how do you properly shill the fact that you're doing commissions, or accepting Patreon donations, or whatever else, without coming across as either beggy or just overall an ass? What are some pitfalls that you might fall into in that sense, what's best not to do, and what is something that is probably fine despite how it feels?
I absolutely hate shilling myself because it makes me feel awful. I would much rather just keep on doing art. But additional monetary income is, unfortunately, becoming a bit of a necessity lately and I'd appreciate knowing if there's any advice on how to do it properly.