7 Tips to Giving Artists Hope

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

People might be wondering how to give an artist hope.  Here are some suggestions:

  1. Actually interact with their art.  Read their books, listen to their music, look at their paintings, etc.
  2. Give compliments even if you also want to give some criticize.
  3. While it may feel superficial, ‘likes’ on social media don’t go unnoticed.
  4. Suggest their art to other people, especially if you know someone who would like it.
  5. If you can afford it and want it, pay for their art instead of asking to get it for free or pirating it.
  6. Write a review.
  7. Send a fan letter.
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About Charles Yallowitz

Charles E. Yallowitz was born, raised, and educated in New York. Then he spent a few years in Florida, realized his fear of alligators, and moved back to the Empire State. When he isn't working hard on his epic fantasy stories, Charles can be found cooking or going on whatever adventure his son has planned for the day. 'Legends of Windemere' is his first series, but it certainly won't be his last.
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17 Responses to 7 Tips to Giving Artists Hope

  1. Ionia Froment's avatar Ionia Froment says:
    April 8, 2026 at 10:03 am

    Thanks for this. A great reminder.

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  2. Julian Froment's avatar Julian Froment says:
    April 8, 2026 at 10:18 am

    Important points, too often just ignored by the superficiality of so many interactions with art these days.

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  3. noelleg44's avatar noelleg44 says:
    April 8, 2026 at 10:20 am

    We would all love this. I long ago decided if I were to review a book, I would buy it – to give the author a boost.

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  4. L. Marie's avatar L. Marie says:
    April 8, 2026 at 11:29 am

    Great tips. Love the image used with this post. I always shake my head when people make assumptions about pricing (even for editorial work). Yet people still pay for movies and streaming services, which are the fruit of the creativity of others.

    Yes, we notice likes and reviews.

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  5. coldhandboyack's avatar coldhandboyack says:
    April 8, 2026 at 1:58 pm

    This is wonderful, Charles.

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  6. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    April 8, 2026 at 4:14 pm

    Of all of these my favorite is write a review. All are good though.

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  7. DebyFredericks's avatar DebyFredericks says:
    April 9, 2026 at 10:58 am

    Yes to all of these! Any one would be helpful and more than one is even better.

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