Like me, you probably get sucked into lists of books, movies, or music that others have put together. These might consist of the top 10 movies of all time, the best 50 guitarists, the top 15 novels, the top 10 books on writing, a ranking of Star Wars movies, and so on.

Those lists are important because they keep people engaged and give us some context on how to think about other people’s creative work. But remember that human beings have made those curated lists. Someone, somewhere, decided they were going to be a tastemaker and put their opinion out there for the world.

You can do the exact same thing, and there is great power in doing so.

One of the best ways you can serve your readers is not only by creating content like blog posts and books, but also curating other people’s content. There is so much material out there that it’s hard to wade through. How can we possibly make sense of it all unless someone helps us?

Whatever your area of writing, think about ways you can help your reader rank or arrange the best material out there. Help them understand what’s worth watching, reading, or listening to, and what’s not. Become the person that others turn to for leadership and guidance in your space. As a creative and a writer, this is an important part of the way you can have an impact in your space.

Don’t just sit by and let others be the curators and tastemakers. Take it upon yourself to be the one who helps determine the best content in your field.

Question: If you were going to make a top 10 list of items in your field, what would be on that list?