Writing about what i know

Dear coaches,
I am educating myself on how to become a digital writer but am struggling heavily with my content because:
– I feel very uncomfortable sharing what I learn from other people as if I don’t have the right to do it
– I don’t know how to talk about topics that i`ve learned online or even from this community and feel comfortable
Basically, I struggle with writing about the knowledge I have acquired through people I respect, because I don’t feel good enough to share such knowledge, because it’s not “mine” and “who am I to pretend to be a specialist in this field”….

My model would look something like this:
C: writing for the internet
F: fearful
S: my chest (heart) getting smaller
A: I don’t. I begin but give up quickly; ruminate my logic; try to talk myself out of it; don’t seem to be able to.
R: I remain fearful and don’t write.

My goal would be (ideally) to get out of my head, just write and stop fearing that people will judge me for borrowing knowledge and transforming it into my own story. But somehow, I can’t convince myself yet.

Thank you in advance,
xo

 

 

Answer:

What is the thought in that model? It looks well done, keep working on it and see what you find.  I would offer that you also check in with your nervous system. Sitting at a computer typing and pressing publish may seem physically safe, but our brains often think otherwise. When you understand what’s happening in your body, you can start soothing it there first.

As for your thoughts around other people’s ideas: First, make a list of your values as a writer. You know what they are. Use them as your guide and you can’t go wrong.

Second, Know  that this is just your default brain doing its job. It doesn’t want you to be a digital writer! That sounds scary and unknown. It better put up a big obstacle like “I might copy someone” or “people will think x,y,z.” We can thank this part of our brain, and redirect it to where we want to on purpose. Use the higher brain.

Third, just a quote I’ve heard many times: “There are no new ideas under the sun. ” So many people are just saying similar things in their own voice and that has value.  You’re not writing for the internet, who are you writing for? Think of that person who needs what you have to say as you get going. Find your “why” and keep it in mind.  If you trust your values and you write from the heart for the one person who needs your words, what could you do?

See what comes up as you explore this. There’s no rush. This is just the part where you question yourself a little. That’s ok. Bring back any models or questions for more coaching.