Don’t Write for Views — Write for You
Let me ask you something
Why did you even start writing? Was it because you had something to say, something burning inside you that needed to spill onto a blank page? Or was it because you wanted the dopamine hit from likes, claps, and comments?
If it’s the second one, stop right there.
Writing for views is like chasing a sunset. You run, you sweat, and just when you think you’ve caught it — poof! It’s gone, and you’re left exhausted, staring at darkness. But when you write for yourself? That’s when the magic happens.
Why Writing for Views is a Trap
Here’s the thing about writing for views: It’s fake. It’s exhausting. And sooner or later, it dries you out. You end up sounding like everyone else because, well, you’re trying to please everyone. And guess what? Nobody remembers copycat content.
You might think, “But isn’t that what people want? Tips, tricks, hacks?”
Sure, they’ll skim your article, hit the heart button (maybe), and move on. But did you actually connect with anyone? Did your words resonate so deeply that someone bookmarked your piece and thought about it days later?
Probably not.
When you write for yourself, you’re real. You’re raw. You’re unapologetically you. And people crave authenticity more than ever. You don’t need a viral headline formula or 10 bullet points about productivity. What you need is truth.
Here’s an example: Imagine two articles.
- “10 Habits of Highly Successful People” (another one? Seriously?)
- “Why I Stopped Trying to Be Successful and Started Living”
Which one would you actually read? The second one, right? Because it’s human. It’s personal. It’s real.
How Writing for Yourself Can Still Get You Views
Here’s the ironic part: When you stop writing for views and start writing what matters to you, the views come anyway. It’s like the universe saying, “Finally, you’re being honest. Here’s your reward.”
People connect with vulnerability. They’re drawn to your quirks, your messiness, your humanity. When you write for yourself, you become magnetic to the right audience.
You don’t need everyone to love your writing. You just need the right people to love it.
So, The Main Question Is What Should You Write About?
Write the things that make you laugh out loud at midnight. Write the things you’re scared to admit, even to yourself. Write about the time you failed miserably, or the time you felt invincible. Write about what you wish someone had told you years ago.
Forget the algorithms. Forget the trending hashtags. Forget what “works.”
Write what you need to hear.
Here’s the secret:
Growth doesn’t come from chasing. It comes from building. When you write for yourself, you’re building something real. Something that lasts.
And here’s the kicker: The views, the likes, the followers — they’re not the goal. They’re just the side effect of you being you.
So, stop writing for views. Start writing for you. Because that’s the only kind of writing that matters.
Now Its Your Turn
What’s the one thing you’ve been dying to write about but haven’t because you were scared it wouldn’t “perform”? Go write it. Right now.
I dare you