I first discovered DriveTribe back in 2018, but it wouldn't be until February of 2019 that my first article would be published. Writing this made me realise my passion, and for three years, I have continued to create content for the site, developing my writing skills and style over time. I am forever grateful to all the people that kept it running for so long.
I also wouldn't be where I am today without my article 'The Most Beautiful Cars ever made'. It was massively successful, and not long publishing this piece, I received a message from John Coleman inviting me to the Creator's Programme. This meant I could start actually earning money for my hard work, but it also made me focus more on quality and refinement.
My most unexpected moment in three years of DriveTribe was finishing 2nd in BOTY 2020. This is definitely one of my greatest achievements so far. The amazing feeling of being up there with the very best of content creators was surreal, but it made me truly believe that I had the potential to make myself known as a writer.
So, what's next for me? Hopefully, I can find an automotive website that is accepting contributors, but for now, my LinkedIn page is open. I will be uploading all of my articles there and providing updates on how everything is going, so if you want to stay connected, here's the link.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethan-mearns-315895226/
So, I guess that's it. Thank you so much to everyone on this site who has been a part of my journey into the world of automotive journalism. This may be a farewell to DriveTribe as a platform, but the community will always be together. I'm sure I'll see some of you down the road.
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