There is so much media content to consume today. With Instagram, Tiktok, YouTube, and plenty of other platforms, anyone can be a content creator. To be a content creator, you need to figure out what content you want to create. What calls out to you? What makes you happy? What's something you're willing to work hard on consistently and still enjoy it? You also want to know what makes you different. Similar to finding your brand, you need something that makes you stand out.
For me, my main online content is blogging. I've always liked to write. So, taking some time every week (I know I've missed a few weeks) is something I enjoy doing. It's not just something I do to get people watching; it's a job that I like. So I keep doing it. It lets me be creative and gives me the space to express myself where I can talk directly to people or just rant. And I hope that people can relate to them. Sometimes a bunch of people read it, sometimes only a few. Either way, it's fun. And getting more readers comes second to telling my story from my honest perspective.
I'm also on Tiktok, but it took me a while to figure out what type of content I wanted to make there. I don't do comedy, and I'm not interested in following dance trends. I don't shop enough to make videos about fashion, I don't do makeup, and I don't draw. A good thing to think about is what form of expression makes you the most comfortable. Other than when I'm singing, I'm not 100% at ease on video. I think it's because I was trying to do what was already being done instead of just being me. I also have a YouTube show I'll be uploading soon. This went through a few trials because I had to find a rhythm that was natural to me. It's not going to work if it's not authentic.
So, if you want to be a content creator, know there are many forms of content, and you just need to find something you enjoy that feels natural for you. It can be dancing TikTok videos, a blog, a podcast, YouTube short films, animations, photographs, or anything else! And whether two people are watching or two million, the most important thing is to be authentic to you. Getting your views up by using different tactics can come later.