Content writing: 5 Memorable Ways to Get Better at Writing(and mint more money in your niche)

Online writing is not easy. Its freakin' hard.

And that is why most writers struggle to write content curated for a specific audience, which would guarantee traffic to their site.

Sounds like you? First win, you are in the right place.

I won't give you 50+ strategies that will confuse you before you even start to apply them.

What I'll show you instead, is a handful of steps that WORK. Steps so easy to replicate into your writing process. Steps that will rake in the much needed traffic which, in turn, will make more money for your business.

Do you feel that your writing has hit a flat curve? And your best ideas no longer catch fire??

Do readers find your content useful but not essential?

Do people like your writing instead of loving it??

Maybe it's a thing about your readers…

But then again, maybe its not them.?

Maybe your writing is missing something, because when you read your favourite writer's article, his ideas are clear! Vivid! and easy to grasp!?

I mean, what could be worse about your writing?

The following steps are a must-follow for any writer aspiring to be a A-list writer.

They follow no sequence because each of them plays a huge role in the success of your writing.

Ready?...

1. Garbage In, Garbage Out?

"If you don’t have the time to read, you don’t have the time or the tools to write." - Stephen King

This is a concept borrowed from math and computer science.?

It simply means, the quality of output(your writing) is determined by the quality of input(what you feed your mind).

To improve on your writing, reading is not optional. In fact it's in the writers' constitution. Hope you have your copy??.

Reading will help you;-

• Grow strong fundamentals in story structure and plot development.
• Develop/improve on your narration, story telling, transitioning, writing tone and more.
• Get new ideas and/or show you how to position your ideas.
• Grow a relationship with writing. Reading helps you appreciate the process of writing.

2. Do A Thorough Research?

If you intend to build a pool of loyal readers, doing a thorough research will hand you just?that.

We've all come across half-baked content. And their finality is?either falling on the side of articles to be forgotten, or on the side of articles to be used as bad examples.

I'm sure you don't want your article near either of the sides above, neither do I.

Readers invest their time to go through your content. It'd only be fair if you present to them with credible, authentic, and informative content.

You won't achieve any of the said attributes if you don't research well.

3. Understand Your Target Audience?

Show me a couple with trust issues who are still in love, good luck on finding them.?

For any relationship to thrive, trust is a must-have ingredient. Writing is no different. When you understand your audience, you build some trust with them.

And when they read your content and know you understand them, they are confident that; you will answer their questions, you will connect with them emotionally, you'll solve their problems, and you will offer them directions to improve their lives.

4. Write First,and Fast, Edit Later?

Can you edit a blank page? Unless you are a magician, i don't think you can.

Ever heard of the writer's block? The science behind it - we try to edit our thoughts before even putting them on paper.

It's a continuous process which leads you to criticize every idea you have until you lack a 'qualified' idea to write on.

Another scientific reason is that our creative and logic powers are directed by different parts of our brain. Engaging both at a go is akin to serving two masters at a go. You know how that will end.

My preferred style is pouring everything down, taking a mental break then revisiting the article later. This way you become objective with your editing.

And always remember to edit RUTHLESSLY.

5. Clarity Over Complexity?

"The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one can do" - Thomas Jefferson.

Clarity means making your writing easy to understand. When readers can understand your content, they read to the end. If not, they'll let you keep writing alone.

Clear writing changes mind and encourages action. It also reduces the friction of having to find out definitions mid-article.

To wrap it all up..

1. Read as much as you write.
2. Do in-depth research on what you are writing on.
3. Understand who you are writing to, prioritise their needs to yours.
4. Bleed your words to paper before editing.
5. Your writing should be simple and clear.

Your ultimate aim is to connect with your audience, inspire them, and communicate your message to them in a clear and simple way.

Follow these steps and see your writing improve tremendously.