If you get jealous seeing others’ success online, read this

Here’s how to see things in a way that empowers you and your online writing.

I often get jealous of people on the Internet who get more likes than me.

I know, it’s pathetic, but it also shows I give a crap about spending time on content that’s actually worth it.

It’s very easy to think that because a post we shared got little engagement, we must suck.

Katelyn’s post about her recent trip to Cancun with her mouse-sized doggy got like eight hundred likes. She must be a better writer than you.

But this is where we need to think objectively and realistically.

The truth is, great writing is frequently met with low interest on social media.

And it’s understanding why this is that helps me to stop taking things personally and continue to write.

• Algorithms are different on different platforms. The exact same posts that have done poorly for me on Twitter have skyrocketed on Medium.
• Many popular writers use engagement pods, which significantly boost their visibility. Many others use ads and paid reposts to further add to the illusion they are…