My journey on calling myself a writer
I’ve been writing a blog since December 2019. I remember the first time I hit publish, I was so nervous and out of my comfort zone!
I’ve been enjoying the writing process and covering different topics. Overall I’ve found it helpful in voicing and clarifying my viewpoint and improving how I communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
The story I used to tell myself was “I’m only good with numbers and spreadsheets, not words and writing”. Now a few years on and consistently working on ‘words and writing’ I no longer align or hold much weight to this narrative.
So what has changed and what I have learned?
I am the target audience
Me! This was how I got started and how I’ve continued to write. Keeping the focus on me as the target reader takes the pressure off and ensures that I really understand my target audience.
what is it I would want to read and what am I curious to know more about?
As an additional benefit if other people find it useful or interesting to read then that’s great!
Consistently writing is key
I’ve found that anything that takes work requires consistency. Putting time in my calendar on a regular basis each week is a way for me to…
