By skyforbes 
TikTok isn’t the first place most people think of when they hear the word “writing.” It’s a platform that moves at lightning speed, where 15-second dances, viral memes, and trending sounds dominate the feed. But in the middle of all the noise, I discovered a surprising opportunity: a space for writers.
Yes, TikTok is visual, but it’s also powered by ideas. Behind every trending video is a narrative—short, sharp, and emotionally engaging. That’s where my story begins: how I went from quietly scribbling thoughts in notebooks and publishing long articles on platforms like Medium, to experimenting with writing on TikTok and discovering an entirely new audience.
The Spark: Why TikTok, and Why Now?
Like many people, I first downloaded TikTok out of curiosity. At first, it felt like a chaotic space—snippets of comedy skits, music mashups, beauty tutorials, and endless content scrolling by faster than I could blink. But then something clicked.
I started noticing creators who weren’t just dancing or lip-syncing. They were writing. Some shared poetry in 60 seconds. Others posted motivational scripts over trending sounds. A few even displayed short stories on-screen while background music played. It struck…