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5 Signs You’re Ready for Full-Time Content Creation

They’re not always that obvious…

Mark Ellis
5 min readFeb 10, 2023

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I made the leap into full-time content creation in February 2022.

Leading up to that monumental date, I had effectively undertaken a phased approach to turning off 50% of my income. Contract by contract, I sent emails, made calls, and explained to several very supportive people that it was time for me to move on and make Mark Ellis Reviews my full-time gig.

I had no idea whether it was a good idea or not. Despite my personal brand growing surprisingly quickly and generating a liveable income after just two years of operation, I was still nervous. We were expecting our first child, the economy remained shaky, and I still had that ever-present feeling of imposter syndrome.

As it turns out, it was the best decision I’ve ever made professionally.

If you’re in a similar position to the one I was in a year ago but you’re still wondering whether to not to commit, this guide is for you.

Equally, if you’re starting a creative venture which you want to turn into a full-time gig one day, these are the signs to look out for.

1. You’re experiencing consistent audience growth

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Mark Ellis
Mark Ellis

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