As writers for all the Finkle scripts, we'd like to send a message to every new writer on Google who wants to follow in our footsteps into comedy blog writing. Now see, we made a list of mistakes we see people make and we'd like to share them with you.
1. Trying to appeal to everyone
Trying to appeal to everyone leads them to making promises they don’t keep. They don’t look like they’re having fun so no one gravitates to them as they come across as boring. Their message is confused and they don’t have a clear consistent brand.
What to do: Think about how to attract a small audience and build on it.
2. Fearing change
They don’t recognise or support new talent. Their huge ego demands that they take all the credit when things go well, and blame others when they don’t. They live in the past and continue doing things in the same way they did five years ago.
What to do: Be willing to adapt and embrace new ideas, and develop other talented people around you. Be part of a circle that outperforms you to push you to grow and learn more.
3. Living in the past
They miss exciting opportunities because they live in the past. They have lost their beginner’s mindset and are experts in outdated thinking and ways of doing things. They think they know it all and close themselves off to valuable advice. They are no longer learning and improving, just rehashing old patterns.
What to do: Things are changing so rapidly requiring you to learn just as rapidly. Find ways to implement as you learn.
4. Smartest in the room
They are always the smartest person in the room, busy outsmarting others. They feel they are too good to get their hands dirty and do the hardwork. They don’t invite smarter people into their circle for fear of being seen for who they are, rather than admitting their weaknesses in order to grow.
What to do: You’re never as smart as you think. Surround yourself with people who assist your vision who are smart in different ways to you. Your growth as an artist comes from your relationships. In organisations it’s called team building.
5. Overthinking
They become too logical and leave out the most important element of their craft, emotion. Their overactive minds are filled with negative thoughts and worry.
What to do: Pull yourself out of your head and into your heart. Keep a beautiful curious mind. Ask yourself why you started, why you’re doing this, and what your purpose is.
6. Lack of focus
They are not competitive enough to focus on one thing until they win. Artists who fail don’t finish what they start. They are inconsistent and don’t focus long enough to see results.
What to do: It takes focus and dedication to do it bigger and better than anybody else. The industry has no belief in artists who don’t focus long enough to complete projects. Find ways to stay in love with your craft.
7. They don’t have a fanbase
They make everything about themselves and not the audience. They generalise about who their fan base is by looking at popular artists in their genre. They have no actual idea who their fans are, or what their fans beliefs or dreams are.
What to do: Become obsessed with delivering the best experience for your fans. What’s your vision, and how can people buy into this?
Take Away
– Find your niche
– Be open to change
– Focus on your fans– Be open to change
After you remember all of that, YOU TOO will be the same as us...God help us all.
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