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Hey, *|FNAME|*!
I have something to tell you... |
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Image from Tiny Studio photo shoot, February 2023. |
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In recent years Instagram has been my main platform for engaging with you and promoting my music, but all that's about to change. |
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This Sunday, 26th November I'm leaving Instragram to go on a scheduled hiatus until some time in 2024. In this time I won't be replying to comments or DMs, and the app will be deleted from my phone for the duration of my break.
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I'm sure you have some questions, so allow me to explain:
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Why
are you leaving?
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Instagram just isn't that much fun any more! Because:
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It can be a big distraction, even when the content is useful
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The things I want to create don't work well for short-form content uploaded frequently
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I don't want to be forced into becoming a music-themed content creator when I want to be an artist
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What
will you do while you're away?
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There's so much I've been putting off doing. I really want to:
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Work on my debut album as Lucid Letters
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Finish the production of my new single; it's a huge collaborative track!
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Do lots of other bits and bobs like improving my website and organising my space
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How
can I follow along?
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The best ways of staying in the loop are to:
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When
will you be back?
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I can't give an exact date as it will depend on what happens during my time away, but I'm aiming to return in Spring 2024.
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The main idea behind my hiatus is to reclaim closeness
(with the music & with you)
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Social media can be very isolating, making you feel like the things you value might not get any attention if you share them. It rewards more shallow forms of expression, which can undermine your sense of self as an artist, or as a person.
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Lucid Letters has thoughts, and you can read them today! |
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Instead, I want to rebuild my sense of connection with you all by truly sharing myself, and talking to you more without the 'middle man' of social media.
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So, if you accept my warm invitation, start by taking a look at the entries on my personal blog. To make things easier to follow, I'll also be posting blog excerpts and links to Facebook, Threads, and LinkedIn.
I genuinely hope to see you on the other side!
Love always,
Caryl
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