My room is small. I measured it once. The entire space could fit inside some people’s living rooms twice over. For a long time I believed this disqualified me from creating videos. Every creator I watched online seemed to have a dedicated studio, or at least a spacious bedroom with a feature wall and decorative … Read more
Income reports get all the attention. Every time a creator shares how much they earned, the post goes viral. People want to see the money coming in. Almost nobody shares what goes out. I used to think my blogging expenses were minimal. I already had a phone. I already had internet access. Writing seemed like … Read more
The light went out at 2pm. I had planned to film three videos, edit a client project, and upload to YouTube. By 2:01pm, that plan was dead. My phone battery sat at 43 percent. My power bank had charge from the previous day. My data balance was low because my subscription was due for renewal … Read more
Someone asked me last week what camera I use. They expected me to name a Sony or a Canon. When I said I film on my phone, they seemed almost disappointed. As if phone content could not possibly look professional. I understand the assumption. We have been conditioned to believe that better equipment equals better … Read more
Sunday evening. The weekend is ending. I am sitting on my bed with my phone in hand, a notes app open, and a mild sense of anxiety about the week ahead. If I do not plan now, I will wake up Monday morning with no idea what to post. By noon, I will be scrambling. … Read more
