Why Pretending You Belong Is the First Step to Actually Belonging

 There’s this weird thing that happens when you chase a dream: You constantly feel like you’re playing dress-up in someone else’s shoes. Whether you’re walking into an audition, launching a new creative project, or even just introducing yourself as a writer/actor/artist/etc., there's a tiny voice whispering, “Who do you think you are?”

That voice is loud. But it’s also lying.

“Fake it til’ you book it” isn't about being fake. It’s about believing before the world does. It’s about choosing to show up—even when your knees shake. It’s about introducing yourself as an artist before the paycheck validates it. It's about saying "I'm a writer" even if no one's read your book yet.

Every booking, every break, every big opportunity—starts with someone deciding they were ready enough. And usually, they weren’t. They were scared. They were unsure. But they showed up anyway.

So here’s your reminder:
You don’t need permission.
You don’t need to be perfect.
You just need to be brave enough to show up.

Pretend you belong in the room—until you start believing it.
Eventually, others will too. And guess what? You’ll book it.

Keep faking it. Keep showing up. Keep saying yes before you feel ready.
Because ready is a feeling that shows up late—but only after you’ve already walked through the door.

You’ve got this.
See you on set.
Or on the page.
Or center stage.

 Wrapping It Up (Before I Spiral Again)

So there you have it. A motivational pep talk disguised as a sarcastic rant—because that’s how we cope around here.

Now it’s your turn:
Have you ever faked your way into a gig? Said “yes” to a role, then Googled “how to act natural” in the parking lot? Or maybe you’re just out here pretending to be emotionally stable on casting day (same).

Drop your favorite “I have no idea what I’m doing but look at me go” moment in the comments.
Because if we can’t laugh at ourselves, we might as well just cry into our audition blazers.

👇 Smash that comment section like it’s a callback email.
❤️ Follow for more semi-unhinged encouragement.
🔁 Share this with your favorite delusional dreamer.

Let’s keep faking it, together.
One overly confident eyebrow raise at a time.

Probably Writing This in Pajamas
Fake It Til’ You Book It

WEEKLY AMAZON REC:

This week’s must-have for the Delusional Dreamer’s Toolkit:

Mini Desk Gong

Because sometimes, words aren’t enough. Whether you just got ghosted by a casting director again, or you’re celebrating that callback you accidentally booked by blacking out in the audition room—this tiny gong says it all.

Ding it for drama. Ding it for motivation.
Or just ding it when your espresso hits.

You deserve theatrics. You are the moment.