Meet Precious Gibson

We recently connected with Precious Gibson and have shared our conversation below.

Precious, first a big thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights with us today. I’m sure many of our readers will benefit from your wisdom, and one of the areas where we think your insight might be most helpful is related to imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is holding so many people back from reaching their true and highest potential and so we’d love to hear about your journey and how you overcame imposter syndrome.
As someone who never completed college and mainly worked in customer service and corporate America for much of my 20s, I never thought I could make it as a full-time writer. Furthermore, I didn’t think anyone would listen to what I had to say or want to read my work. However, once I began interning for blogs and seeing the feedback I was getting on the pieces I wrote, the imposter syndrome set in, and boy, was it heavy.

Since I didn’t hold a degree in journalism or any writing focus for that matter, I often felt that I was not worthy of my position. This mindset held me back from publishing my debut novel, “In The Wicked We Trust.” However, by 2022, I’d overcome some of those fears and presented my book to the world on Valentine’s Day of that year. In many ways, that novel rescued me from my imposter syndrome.

The pre-sales, the first-day sales, and the book events demonstrated a wave of support that I was not expecting. However, as people began to finish the book and leave reviews on Amazon and Barnes and Noble, it was overly apparent that my work mattered. Finally, I felt that I belonged in this space. I no longer felt like a “phony” writer for my lack of school credentials.

One piece of advice for anyone experiencing imposter syndrome is to examine the influence they’ve had on others. But most importantly, look at the impact they’ve had on themselves. What has your work saved you from? What doors has your work opened for you? Lean into this whenever in doubt.

My writing delivered me from lifelong self-doubt and a lack of self-worth, showing me without a shadow of a doubt there is no imposter present but a very worthy individual who has earned every win, despite a few losses along the way.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I am the author of “In The Wicked We Trust,” my debut novel based on a friendship that undergoes a treasure trove of betrayals. My book has been perfect for those readers who enjoy a good crime novel with its fair share of romantic twists and turns. As I complete my sequel, I’m excited for readers to continue learning about my insane but fascinating main character, Kenya.

Additionally, I am also exploring the world of filmmaking, particularly documentaries. While still in its infancy, I am hoping to create films focused on local musicians who were taken too soon or those who never reached superstardom.

Juggling new books, my first film, and writing for several lifestyle and entertainment websites is a challenge, but it’s the perfect type of busy to be. I’m enjoying every new project.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Looking back, I feel the three qualities that have been most impactful in my career are: persistence, being receptive to constructive criticism, and learning new skills.

My advice for anyone early in their writing journey is to read other books or works they enjoy. Also, reaching out to others in the industry for mentoring or freelance opportunities is always a good idea.

Any advice for folks feeling overwhelmed?
Anytime I feel overwhelmed, I am vocal with myself about these feelings. In those moments, I step away from my computer and go outside. Beaches are usually my go-to, but anything that involves being outdoors clears the mental clutter. It also helps me form new ideas for my book. Going to a park with my journal and scribbling down ideas has proven extremely effective. This isn’t exactly a groundbreaking method of decompression, but for me, there’s no greater relaxation.

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