My Creative journey

How I Started My Creative Journey as a Freelance Content Creator

Starting a creative journey has its own challenges. For me, it began with curiosity, a Canva free account, and way too many tabs open. But every little step added up—and now I’m building a portfolio, designing digital content, and helping small brands bring their story to life.

If you're someone dreaming about content writing, freelancing, or exploring creativity online—this one’s for you.

My Starting Point: No Clients, Just Curiosity

I didn’t have professional experience or a background in marketing. What I had was:

• A free certificate in content marketing
• A strong love for writing
• And a curiosity to learn design tools like Canva and Notion

Instead of waiting, I started working step by step. By writing Practice pieces, creating mock-up projects, and building a Notion portfolio.

Tools That Helped Me Get Started

These tools made my beginner journey smoother:

• Notion – for organizing ideas + creating my portfolio
• Canva – for creating blog graphics, flyers, and Instagram posts
• Grammarly – for polishing content
• Blogger.com – where you’re reading this right now

What I Write About (And Why)

I explore topics like:

• Sustainable skincare and wellness
• Creative freelancing and productivity
• Digital lifestyle trends

Why just one niche? Because creativity doesn’t always fit in a box—and that’s okay.

3 Things I’ve Learned So Far

1. Start before you feel ready. You’ll learn on the way.
2. Create your own opportunities. Mock projects helped me get noticed.
3. Build a presence, not perfection. Instagram, blogs, Notion—it’s about consistency.

Let’s Connect!

If you’re starting your own creative journey, I’d love to connect. Follow me on Instagram @Arti_stcism and feel free to reach out 💬