This Advice Kickstarted My Editing Career

I forced myself into becoming an editor, even though I never planned to.

I actually loved making thumbnails.

Here’s a quick backstory:

I started freelancing as a graphic designer at the end of 2020.

For a year, I struggled to get clients. But I kept going, and by the start of 2021, I managed to land two thumbnail design gigs through Fiverr.

I worked with these clients for a whole year.

Then, at the end of 2021, my Fiverr gig suddenly stopped getting views.

It was a tough time, and I was only 17, feeling stuck about how to get new clients and make more money.

One day, I listened to a podcast by Naval, where he said,

“Don’t be afraid to start over again.”

That hit me hard.

I realized that while I had lost my clients, I hadn’t lost my skills.

So, I thought, “Why not learn video editing and offer it as an extra service?”

I jumped into learning video editing in January.

For the first 2-3 months, I was lost. I didn’t have a mentor, I had no friends in the field, and I hadn’t edited much besides some PUBG gameplay clips.

But in April, I decided to go all in. I started documenting my journey on Twitter.

Luckily, I connected with other editors who became my mentors. They helped me learn and grow.

With their guidance, I focused on:

• Learning and practicing

• Getting feedback

• Building a personal brand

This helped me attract clients and, within 60 days, I became a full-time video editor.

So, what’s in it for you?

Don’t be afraid to start all over again.

It might seem tough, but it’s better than staying stuck.

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Hope this helps,

Mantu