I know you have something to say.
You’ve been saving it up for a while now, being patient, listening, taking notes, and researching.
You want your voice to be heard, but you’re scared to open your mouth.
Reading about self-promotion and marketing is interesting, but it totally doesn’t jive with what you think will work for you or how you think you should share your work.
Sharing, talking, and putting yourself out there takes a lot of energy and most of the time you’d rather just focus on your work. Plus, you’re a private person, so sharing isn’t something you’re typically comfortable doing.
So how do introverts market their work?
My story
A lot of people assume I’m an extrovert because I’m not shy. I associate more with introversion because I am energized by being alone—in both my work and free time.
If left to my own devices, I’d rather be alone—most of the time in the woods with my thoughts (and probably a camera). I’m quiet around people, but not because I’m awkward. It’s because unless someone else engages me, I’m happy being with my own thoughts.
Once engaged or interested, I have no problem talking to people—even folks I don’t know. I like being alone; whereas a shy person may wish they were better with social interactions.
