What do you do if you want to become a recognized industry expert and thought leader in writing?

To become a recognized industry expert and thought leader in writing, --> Focus on consistently producing high-quality content -->Engage with your audience through various platforms such as blogs, social media, and speaking engagements. -->Collaborate with other experts in the field.

Humans have that innate "feature" of putting labels on other people. We all do it subconsciously. And you can use this to your advantage as a writer. By focusing your writing onto one main topic, over time people will associate your name with that topic. The more specific you get with your niche, the easier it is to get recognised as a writer in that particular niche. Being too specific can also put you in a "jail", that's tough to break free from. By writing about a broader topic, for example... all marketing instead of just LinkedIn marketing for B2B... your writing will appeal to a wider population. There are pros and cons to both approaches... Narrow and wide.

Most of the replies I can see, are talking about increasing a visibility. Just few of them focus on necessity to work on the expertise you want to make more visible.

Write personal stories. Be honest. Do not steal content from the others. Keep your tone all the time. Manage the expectations. And write, just write, this is the best practice you can imagine!

I mean... The only way you ever get recognised as a writer is by writing GOOD stuff. And we have so many ways to distribute our written content these days: - social media posts - blog articles - newsletter - books - comments Yes, even in comments people can see how good of a writer you are. But no matter how high your writing skill is... It also takes a mountain of effort to get noticed in today's world. People aren't exactly blown away by fancy words anymore. This ain't no early 20th century. So... Write a looot, and write in different formats, for different content placements.

1. Choose the right people to mingle with. 2. Be generous when doing kickbacks and favors. 3. Don't forget to return a favor. 4. Don't forget to compliment other experts. 5. Impress the audience with big words. 6. Always emphasize you are one of the few true experts. 7. Overcharge naive and gullible clients who get hooked.

Content game isn't just about best content anymore. Surely... great writers always get recognised by the audience. But today, writers who are winning are those who understand social media, meaning... they understand where the attention is. You can get attention in other places as well... and you'd want your website to be one of those places.

Posting a photo with a famous writer immediately improves how people perceive you as a writer. Whatcha gonna do? Our subconscious brain operates at all times, 24/7, making sure that we make poor judgements. And you talking for 2 hours on a podcast with a respected author will certainly help with your brand image.

Wir Autorinnen und Texter sind ja oft allein unterwegs. Schreiben gilt nicht als soziale Besch?ftigung. Der arme Poet sa? in Carl Spitzwegs Bild allein in seiner kümmerlichen Stube. In Wes Andersons "Asteroic City" sinniert ein Autor zwar nicht arm, aber allein über seiner Schreibmaschine. Dabei helfen Netzwerke auch beim Schreiben. Sp?testens seit wir mit ChatGPT und Gemini schreiben, merken wir, wie viel inspirierender es ist, im Team zu texten und zu dichten. übertragen wir das doch auf unseren gesamten Alltag! Autorinnen und Texter sollten sich gegenseitig helfen, Teams bilden, einander unterstützen und gemeinsam auf Tour gehen. Das erh?ht nicht nur die Sichtbarkeit, sondern macht auch mehr Spa?.

Networking is essential across all industries, facilitating access to unadvertised opportunities, providing valuable insights, and offering support and mentorship. It boosts your professional reputation and opens doors to resource sharing, diverse perspectives, and global opportunities. Engaging with a broad network enhances creativity, builds confidence, and helps navigate industry changes, ensuring career longevity. Beyond career benefits, networking fosters personal growth by exposing you to varied experiences and viewpoints. Ultimately, networking is about creating a supportive community that drives collective success and innovation.

There's no limit on how good of a writer you can become. (besides lifespan limitations) So, keep writing, keep writing, keep writing...

It's not about writing. It's about reading. Just, read,read, read all the time. Read everything. Novels, poetry, philosophical literature. And then start writing on a daily basis.

Find materials that take a bit longer to uncover and use that as a foundational piece. Write and then rewrite. Search for references/resources that aren't normally available.

Write. Write about more than just writing, how to write. Use your voice to amplify what you advocate. For me that's cybersecurity. We have to understand how this era came to be and what's at stake; I write about those things. Work with the practitoners in your field(s) to help them become better writers.

Write and publish a book. This might make you mad $$, win literary awards, and get a second book deal. Don't mess with online self-promotion. Log off, tune into yourself, and bang those keys!! Always keep your eyes on the prize!