Camera Confident with Shirlee Engel

I'm Breaking These 5 Rules to Create a Sustainable Content Strategy

Season 1 Episode 20

Ever feel like you need everything to be just right before hitting “record”? Here’s the reality: in the world of online content, the old rules don’t apply anymore. In this episode, I share five major things I had to let go of from my broadcasting days to thrive as a content creator—and why this is good news for anyone feeling held back by a lack of polish.

Keywords
content creation, video production, authenticity, online presence, personal branding, video editing, social media, entrepreneurship, visibility, digital marketing

Key Takeaways

  • The rules of content creation have changed in favour of creators.
  • Authenticity is more important than polished production.
  • Embrace the messy edit to connect better with your audience.
  • You can create content anywhere, not just in a studio.
  • Invest in good lighting and sound equipment, not just cameras.
  • Let go of the need for perfection in your videos.
  • Batch recording can simplify your content creation process.
  • Jump cuts are now a preferred editing style.
  • Your smartphone is sufficient for starting video content.
  • Focus on your message and connection with the audience.

Whether you’re just starting or looking to enhance your content creation, this episode is packed with insights that will help you shake off perfectionism and show up confidently on camera.

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