Barriers to Outreach by https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx What might keep you from successfully reaching out to a gatekeeper or influencer? en-us 2019-02-16 21:35:16 UTC 2025-11-18 07:03:04 UTC hello@padlet.com Add your comment! mwinne21 https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332042526 Simply click on the pink "+" button, then write! Click off the box when you're ready to leave your comment (you can return to it any time)]]> 2019-02-16 21:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332042526 I am a brand new unknown author-illustrator with a very small following. https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058758  Me too!  We're in this together, eh?

(LM)]]> 2019-02-17 02:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058758 Ugh, fearful of yet another unfocused TIMESUCK! I lose time all day. How to be effecteive and efficient? https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058778 2019-02-17 02:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058778 Time is a big factor for me as well as knowing what exactly to share and be relevant https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058796 2019-02-17 02:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058796 NonTechie https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058800 I fumble manipulating even my WordPress website and navigating the various social media venues.

]]> 2019-02-17 02:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058800 who am i skihealey https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058823 2019-02-17 02:15:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058823 I don't have enough content because my book doesn't come out for two more years https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058824 2019-02-17 02:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058824 Figuring out how to budget time for writing and illustrating AND social media. https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058832 2019-02-17 02:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058832 Fear. Fear of being judged. Fear of not being funny, witty, or relevant. Imposter syndrome. Lack of time (Time spent online is time that I'm not writing/illustrating). https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058847 Oh I relate to ALL of this. 

]]> 2019-02-17 02:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058847 Trying to fit everything in efficiently - and still be productive so that I am not just a "social media writer" but an actual writer or shares on social media. https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058873 2019-02-17 02:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058873 I'm super awkward...so there's that.. https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058921 2019-02-17 02:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058921 twitter: who am I talking to? I feel like I'm shouting into the void. https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058928 2019-02-17 02:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058928 Concern that I am over-promoting my own content?? https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058941

]]> 2019-02-17 02:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058941 Time is a barrier. I need to make time for my website that does not interfere with writing. https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058943 (mw) Time is always the enemy! You are not alone!]]> 2019-02-17 02:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058943 Wondering if the value is worth the effort. I LOVE doing school and library visits. I also have an interactive blog, but haven't seen social media really connecting with my website. Some are. https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058961 2019-02-17 02:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058961 Not funny enough! Twitter is full of witty people. https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058963 Maybe don't try to be funny - try to be what you feel really comfortable being. 


]]> 2019-02-17 02:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058963 I'm totally intimidated to reach out to people who are well-known. https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058965 (mw) We're going to address this! Thank you for sharing it!]]> 2019-02-17 02:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058965 I have a PB book out and another coming this spring. Both small pubs https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058975 2019-02-17 02:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058975 Don't know what librarians/teachers really want from authors? https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058979

]]> 2019-02-17 02:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058979 FEAR https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058982 (mw) I SO get this! ]]> 2019-02-17 02:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058982 I totally want to be myself and fear that I won't be picked up by an agent or pub house because of my social media presense. https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058986 2019-02-17 02:18:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058986 not taken seriously skihealey https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058989 2019-02-17 02:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332058989 takes times away from IRL relationships, work with local schools and kids, writing, my family, outside advocacy https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332059021 2019-02-17 02:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332059021 How to be https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332059027 2019-02-17 02:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332059027 Add some color? mwinne21 https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332059073 Feel free to add some color to your box to brighten up the page. Click on "..." on your box to change it. ]]> 2019-02-17 02:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332059073 Joyce Uglow @jpuglow https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332059139 2019-02-17 02:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332059139 @aschwabart, Schwab.alicia, Facebook author page www.aliciaschwab.com has all my links https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332059142 2019-02-17 02:22:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332059142 https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332059145 @stephaniebearce

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@jessicablackburnart on Instagram ]]> 2019-02-17 02:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332059793 for those with issues about what to say, your voice is unique and people will listen when you speak your truth https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332059867 2019-02-17 02:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332059867 Sorry not able to edit https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332059971 2019-02-17 02:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332059971 I want to respond to the person who says they're afraid they don't have enough to share. But there's no one who sees the world the way you do. https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332059982

]]> 2019-02-17 02:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332059982 bonus rant. haha! https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332061336 2019-02-17 02:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mwinne21/i7zssh4klbvx/wish/332061336