Creating Content is Hard.

Raquel Serrano
Aug 31, 2018 · 2 min read
Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash

I always knew that I wanted to be a writer.

Not just in that “write every day” sense, but in the “make money doing this and not have to worry about anything else” kind of way.

But I find myself stuck in this crossroads of doing what I should be doing, and freaking out that what I think I should be doing is wrong.

What if I spend too much time building up the wrong audience?

What if months and months of work go down the drain and I can’t justify paying another year of website hosting?

What if I’m just wasting time? Is a full-time job in an office or a restaurant really the life for me?

The answer to that last set of questions is a lot easier to answer: absolutely not.

I admire talents on sites like Medium. All of the stories about write-a-day challenges and publishing the book of your dreams — it’s inspiring.

All I want to do is create content that will help others reach their greatest goals and dreams. Because I know that I’m that kind of person. You know, the Zazu to your Mufasa.

Not to imply that I’m not also Mufasa myself.

I’m happy with my life. I just feel like I should be doing more.

Is there ever anything wrong with starting on one path and deciding later on that you want to change your mind?

That might help me overcome my publish-phobia.

If I can create the minimum of my plans and desires, there shall be no regrets. — Bessie Coleman

One day, when I come somewhat close to figuring this out, I’ll rewrite this to include steps, to help someone else out.

Creating content is hard. But it’s better than doing nothing.


For when I do gather the courage to post about my desired niche: you can find my articles on personality and content strategy (with a twist) over at joyfullydone.com

If you would happen to have any advice on how you’ve overcome this hill in your life, I’d love to hear about it :)

I don’t know you yet, but I’m pretty sure that you’re the best.

Raquel Serrano

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Professional introvert. Christian. 4w5 INFP. Sensitivity isn’t weakness. Processing is healthy for the soul.

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