Starting content creation is not a difficult task, but being ready to start is the hardest part. I always had an interest in clicking photos and shooting videos. I used to capture moments because I genuinely love preserving memories.
However, there was always one thought in my mind—that I could only start content creation when I had a good-quality phone or a better camera. After my 12th, when I got my first phone, its camera quality was not good. Because of that, I didn’t feel like capturing anything. The photos never turned out the way I wanted, and that discouraged me.
I know that if someone truly has passion, they can create something with anything. But at that time, I was stuck in the mindset of needing a better phone. After one year, my brother (named Yash) gifted me a phone with a much better camera. And just like I had promised myself, I finally started creating content—because somewhere, that passion was always inside me.
But honestly, starting was not easy. Shooting, editing, and managing everything feels tiring sometimes. Still, I keep reminding myself— be motivated and just do it. I enjoy doing it, and that’s what matters.
I still remember the first reel I uploaded on Instagram. I had created a new account and posted a video of my train journey. Surprisingly, it got a really good response—more than 3,000 views. Seeing that made me so happy. It felt like, finally, something worked.
After that, not all my content got the same reach. Some posts didn’t perform well, but I didn’t stop. Because consistency is the key to Success. I keep uploading because I truly want this. I’ve also started a YouTube channel where I post shorts. I don’t have many subscribers yet, but I believe that with consistency, something will definitely happen.
Content creation is not just about views or followers. It’s about expressing yourself, learning new skills, and growing every day. This is just the beginning of my journey, and I’m excited to see where it takes me. For many people, content creation is just posting videos online. But for me, it is confidence, creativity, emotions, memories and self-growth all together. Through this journey, I’m not only creating content – I’m creating a better version of myself.
And maybe I’m Just a beginner today….but I’m not stopping until I become unstoppable.
“This is not just content creation, this is me building something for myself “.
Eshika Raj
Sem 3
MCVP Dept.
Gossner College, Ranchi
