Three years ago, illness hit our family.
I quit my job. Became a full time parent.
I started freelance writing. Then AI gutted that market.
I pivoted to content creation, but felt like a fraud. It turns out most new content creators feel this way at first.
Here’s how I fixed it.
Reframing Thoughts
You don’t have to be an expert. Just a few steps ahead of your audience. That’s it.
Remember struggling with the basics? That makes you a better teacher.
Help others solve their problems. You’ll feel less like a fraud.
Write About Your Journey
Write about what you’re learning. People connect with real-time growth.
Publish imperfect content.
It will help you learn.
Your stats will tell you what works.
Narrow Your Niche
Narrowing your niche will make your journey easier.
Don’t compare yourself to established creators with big accounts and engagement rates. It took them years to get there.
Moving Forward
When you feel like a fraud, pause.
Ask yourself: Am I willing to learn and grow?
If yes, you’re already ahead of most people.
The rest is just practice.
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