My journey of being a content writer was very much inspired by my sister’s journey. Although I always had a knack for voicing my views, I became confident in my writing on a personal level way back. Becoming a professional writer was never on the cards for me, but it just happened to be the way it was. As an orator, I was pretty bent on writing my debates, charting my views, and immaculately scribbling every fact that I could find. That was the start of my journey into the curious and never-ending world of content.
As I grew up, I was extensively involved in writing short stories, poems, and personal anecdotes of my life. Enjoying writing and reading for the fun of it was always the agenda. It was an escape- which I quite enjoyed. This personal content was something I was not ready to share- I was not very comfortable with my writing style.
During my schooling days, I became very fascinated with writing short stories; they were a commendable escape through my turmoil of navigating a social life and engaging in something that helped me express my feelings. The passion was always there, but a little lost in a sea of endless opportunities.
Attending numerous literature festivals was a delight; I was constantly amazed by the intriguing stories that took birth from normal thought. My passion grew, and the right path was set on when I got selected for my first internship. This institution I enrolled with was a sea of immense opportunities; the right kind of exposure that I was looking for. The field of social work and psychology opens up new avenues into the understanding of human consciousness, which applies to almost every sector you step into.
The fact that I learned understanding the latter’s need is a consequential one- it made me realize how I could harness my true strengths to write and create content that was engaging and meaningful to me and others.
This journey brought about a lot of personal and professional development in every aspect of my personality. I was able to understand the wants and needs of my readers, and a plethora of opportunities was waiting for me.
Soon, climbing the ladder in this institution, I was made the content head and a team was assigned to me. This was special and monumental to me. Harnessing my skills had got me to a point where they were being recognized and praised with more responsibility.
The director and founder of the institution was a huge benefactor in this journey. Her constant support and encouragement were a source of inspiration for me to continue a journey that I would not have undertaken under normal circumstances. The constant addition of her ideas and the way she molded my thought process to match her frequency made me develop a level of understanding that helped me identify different perspectives of content nuances.
In the last year, I have had the privilege to explore my literary side on both personal and professional levels, seeking and learning from small projects. Opportunities flowed in, and the experience started to pour in. Project after project, I learned to write differently.
Industries changed, and horizons broadened. My specialization in writing for mental health and marketing helped me connect with prospects on many levels. My teachers and mentors were great contributors during this journey. Many hurdles came in the way, causing my creativity to lag.
Since writing is a coping mechanism for me in many ways, I suffered at the hands of the circumstances I faced.
Here, my will to write and encouragement from my mentors, especially my sister proved consequential in my journey. Since I was a class 12th student, studying did take its toll on me. Mentally and physically, I was exhausted, but content yet again played an integral part in being my coping mechanism.
My content as a mental health creator helped me scale my ideas and also gain recognition in the institution. Recently, I was felicitated as a writer in the institution by my mentor. That moment made me decide that content creation could be a journey I can be a part of in the long run, enjoying expressing my ideas and gaining insights in the long run.
This was one of my prestige projects and an experience that is very close to my heart. In an organization where a plethora of interns are at work daily, my mentor recognized and guided my potential to help me harness it. I truly consider it a blessing. Not every step taken is the right one, but this one certainly helped me see a clear picture of my potential in the long run.
In a world where everyone can be anything they can, I am blessed to be someone who has started exploring their journey in the field of expressive arts. Every moment has taught me something invaluable that has added to my skill set invariably. I will always be thankful to my mentors for the patience and immeasurable guidance they have provided during my journey. My work ethics and love for content is a gift from them that I will cherish throughout my lifetime.
Truly knowing your passion and finding ways of pursuing them in a fulfilling way is a boon in many ways. As humans, we spend our whole lives working and immersing ourselves in tasks that are not of value to us but fulfill us financially. Among those monotonous and routine ideas, finding our true calling in something that gives us happiness is a necessity that nourishes our souls.
Through this journey, I have learned that motivation can be built over time, and the gradual progress in knowing your true calling can lead you to explore many unimaginable avenues. As a student who was always academically oriented, my journey to finding my way to expressive arts was a great one. Now that I have set out to achieve my goals in my best interest, I hope that this journey will always be a cherished one. Laced with its highs and lows, I have set out to find my true calling through content writing.
Anushree Verma
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