Hi ConvenienceBigs,
Have you ever said to yourself:
"What if no one listens to me?"
"What if my stories suck?"
"Is my idea for a blog really any good?"
I hear these concerns a lot from potential bloggers. In an age where every topic seems to be already covered online, a lot of people worry that their content won't be new or fresh and that no one is going to want to read their website.
They say, "What's the point?" and give up before they even begin!
Here's a secret though:
Even though I've been blogging for over ten years, every time I write a post, I feel this same way too.
How can I bring something new or fresh to a destination that has been written about over and over again? What can I really add that hasn't been said by other writers? Is this story about hitchhiking really that interesting?
Every writer — no matter how long they've been writing — feels this way.
But I think this is a good thing because it forces you to innovate and look for new angles. This fear will make you a better writer.
Today, I want to give you four tips on how to use this fear to your advantage:
1. Remember, no one else in the history of the entire world has your unique experience. What happened to you happened only to you, so whatever tale you tell will always be unique. Your take on Italy is your take on Italy. If only one story could ever be told, we would never read all those books about Paris or Rome. People want multiple viewpoints — including yours.
2. When starting your blog, ask yourself, "What passions can I combine?" Steve from Nerd Fitness combined his passions for fitness and nerdy things. Kiersten from The Blonde Abroad combined her love of fashion and travel. Nadine from Hey Nadine combined her love of travel and video. Victoria Milner from Travel Massive combined her love of food and Singapore.
They all combined different passions and created something more unique.
Spend your time volunteering when you travel? Write a blog about volunteering on the road. Love making drunk videos? Turn that into a channel on how cultures around the world view spirits.
Think of things you like and how you can integrate them into your blog.
3. You don't need to be a full-time traveler to write about travel. Be the expert of your own backyard. Niche is always better anyway, so by focusing on the area around you, you can position yourself as a big fish in a small pond! There's no destination too small to write about.
4. If you don't write anything, then no one is going to read your work! The fear is real. It never goes away, but if you give into it, no one will ever read your work. Doubt and fear want you to fail. They want you to give in! It is their mission in life. Don't listen to them! All creators have this doubt. You're not alone. But the ones who are a success don't let it get in the way. Ignore it. You got this!
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You don't have to reinvent the wheel — or come up with the next wheel — when you start your blog. You just have to remember that you already have a unique story: your story.
Don't give into the fear. There are three billion people on the internet. That's three billion potential readers. Plenty of them will want to read your work!
Don't doubt yourself.
I've been doing this long enough to know there is a story inside us all and that part of the challenge is the mental game. I believe in you.
Here's a bunch of people who used to think like you but have succeeded on their blog.
If they can do it, YOU can do it!
If you have any doubts or worries, email me back. I've been through it all and I'm happy to help!
Best,
Matt
P.S. - Don't forget to get your free guide on starting a blog (after all, that's why you signed up for these emails!) Just click here to download it right now! If you have any trouble, let me know.
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