My Niche

By Todd Fabyanic

Deep within every artist, writer, producer, director, and creative individual lies a drive to fulfill a unique vision. As a writer, I refer to this as "finding your niche" or discovering your voice, brand, and tone. This concept goes far beyond merely selecting a genre or category. Your niche is what defines you!

 I have finally found my niche. Surprisingly, it's nothing new. It has been explored before. What brings me the most satisfaction is that when I finally discovered my niche, it encapsulated everything I aimed to achieve at the beginning of my writing journey—only even more fulfilling.

Initially, I aspired to become a film writer, transforming my stories into movies. I attended college to learn the ins and outs of writing. While not everything I encountered resonated with me, the experience was beneficial. However, I was shocked to discover the market value of scripts but also the earnings of screenwriters.

I kept telling myself not to let the world bring me down or make me give up on my dreams. I knew I needed to find another way when things didn't work. This reality became even more complex once I finished school and understood how things should be done. After graduation, I focused on personal development, and that's when I discovered my niche: "SCRIPTBOOK." It's a combination of a book and a movie. It's more than just a movie and more than a book; covering two fields is better than one. Rejection became less of a roadblock because I realized I could always self-publish the book, making each story a part of my collection.

That's what I do now—I write Scriptbooks. While I've found my niche, it's not entirely new, and I'm not the only one in this space. Two legends who inspire me are Ernest Hemingway and Stephen King, as they have set a great model for my career. Both authored books and adapted those books into movies, and they wrote them themselves.

As I embark on my first project, I see this model as a collection of stories that reflect my journey as a writer. I’ve finally found my niche, which is a significant achievement. While some people never discover theirs, others may quit or lose sight of their vision. Every artist or creative individual carries something profound within them, but recognizing it isn’t always easy. We are talking about creating masterpieces here.

What truly matters is that I’ve found my niche and understand what I want to do. I can see what I have to offer, and most importantly, I feel satisfied and content with myself. After forty-five years, I now know what I hope to accomplish as an author. I’m excited to share my wonderful stories with the world, both visually and literally. I’m proud to say that I have finally discovered my niche.