You are NOT JUST A WRITER

There's something more to you.

I just finished a mentorship session with a writer aspiring to become a designer.

I told him, "You already possess a great skill—writing. Why not leverage it?"

The issue in freelance writing is that, inexplicably, writers are often undervalued. They receive the lowest pay and are frequently told their jobs are obsolete due to AI tools like ChatGPT.This perception is flawed.

ChatGPT, while smart, is akin to a child. It's prone to mistakes, hallucinations, and generating false information.

And what does ChatGPT require? A guardian.

In the digital realm, who acts as ChatGPT's guardian? Writers.Writers understand the frameworks that engage and convert.

They can discern what reads well and makes logical sense. They can identify the authenticity of ChatGPT's output.

Hence, I challenged him to write about design for 30 days.

Consider writing as a product. It can be designed. Commit to public writing for 30 days. Gather data on what resonates with your audience. Focus on those areas. Utilize ChatGPT as a tool, not a replacement.

In 30 days, you'll have a portfolio of content. Content that showcases your understanding of design.

This self-imposed challenge enhances your visibility and aligns with your career goals.

Embrace building in public, right?

Now think about your career right now. You are not ordinary.

What's something that makes you different?

Use it!