Business
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$trategic Writing: 7 Practical Ways to Plan for $uccess in 2024
In the fast-paced world of writing, the key to success often lies in thoughtful planning. I’m all about the writing strategy, which is why I help clients develop a flexible strategy that suits them when it comes to their writing. As we approach the threshold of 2024, it’s the perfect time to set your writing intentions and chart a course for the year ahead. It’s my aim to inspire writers to proactively plan their writing endeavors for the upcoming year, by providing practical tips for a strategic and fulfilling approach to 2024. Here are 7 tips to help you strategically plan your writing endeavors for a successful and fulfilling 2024,…
- Business, Confidence, Mindset, Writing, Writing Advice and Guidance, Writing Resources, Writing Skills
How to Cultivate Presence in Every Word: 5 Steps to Mastering Mindful Writing
In the fast-paced world of content creation, finding moments of calm and focus is crucial for crafting meaningful and impactful writing. This week, let’s delve into the essence of mindful writing and explore its profound benefits. You’ll then learn how to master mindful writing, in 5 easy steps. You may be wondering what mindful writing is exactly. I know when I first heard the term, I thought it was going to be something I wasn’t accustomed to – something spiritual, that involved chanting and automatic writing. It’s not that, by the way. I don’t even know why I thought it would be like that, but I suppose I’m much more…
- Business, Confidence, Mindset, Writing, Writing Advice and Guidance, Writing Resources, Writing Skills
9 Powerful Ways to Generate Ideas for Your Writing and Why It’s Important
Do you ever find yourself staring at a blank page, struggling to come up with fresh ideas for your writing projects? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Writer’s block is a common challenge, but the good news is that there are numerous techniques to kickstart your creativity and keep those ideas flowing. In this post, we’ll explore nine effective ways to generate ideas for your writing and discuss why this skill is crucial for any writer. The main focus here is positive – to help you generate more writing ideas and to prevent you from feeling stuck. Before we delve into the strategies, let’s talk about why this is important. Idea…
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Mastering Time Management to Overcome Writer’s Block
Writer’s block, that dreaded creative impasse, can make even the most experienced writers feel like beginners. But the good news is that it’s not an insurmountable challenge. Effective time management is your secret weapon to unlock your writing flow and conquer writer’s block. In this post, we’ll delve deeper into techniques that can help you overcome this common hurdle. As someone who has sat there, feeling helpless, facing a blank page, I know how frustrating writer’s block can be, but personally, I found that better time management helped me focus. It was a tool I could use to help generate more ideas and enhance my overall writing. The Power of…
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Stop Saying You Don’t Have Time to Write!
How many times have you caught yourself saying, “I don’t have time to write”? If you’re like many aspiring writers, this phrase might be an all-too-familiar refrain. The truth is, life can get busy, and finding time for your writing projects can be a challenge. But fear not! With the right strategies, you can reclaim your writing time and make progress in your creative endeavors. I always remind my clients that they are in control of their time, so they, therefore have the power. Often, time is used as an excuse, because a person doesn’t have the mindset, confidence, or skills to write, and therefore, it’s just easier to say…
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How to Increase Your Self-Confidence in 3 Easy Steps so You Can Kick-Ass
When I work with clients who want to write a book but haven’t made a start, we start to explore why they haven’t started. There are common themes when it comes to their reasons, for example, some people believe they don’t have the skills, while others don’t have the right mindset, but for others, they simply don’t have the confidence. Lack of self-confidence can hold you back in many aspects of your life, so here are 3 top tips to help you increase your confidence so you can kick ass and do anything you want to do! ‘I’m not like them (influencer, public figure, celebrity)…’ Unfortunately, we live in a…
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Secure Your Income by Creating an Amazing Writer’s Business Model
If writing has been a side hustle for you, but you want to start and make a full-time income from this. you need to create a business model. When you’re a business owner, you create a business model because it gives you direction, as it helps you understand where your money is going to come from. If you find that your products and services won’t bring in the money you desire, you can rethink your ideas, tweak your goal, or consider other streams of income that are more passive and won’t impact too much of your time. It also helps you create the business goals you need, which form the…
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Do I Need a Lead Magnet?
A lead magnet helps show your potential clients what you do and how you can help them. It’s something you provide your potential clients for free, and in return, they sign up to your email list. There are many benefits of having a lead magnet, and it’s certainly a good idea for every business to have one. A lead magnet helps you to strengthen the image of your brand and is a great way to position yourself in your industry. It shows your clients that you’re not just trying to get them to give you their money, and it helps you build your email list. Lead magnets are a positive…
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How Can Sellable Content Grow My Business, Quick?
There are so many ways to use sellable content to grow your business, as it draws in extra income streams with little work required. Let’s explore some of the possibilities when it comes to sellable content… What is sellable content? Sellable content is content you own, such as various forms of written content (such as email/website/sales page/landing page templates, course content, books (including ebooks), papers, and resources), images, videos, scripts, guides, graphics or images, and training etc… that you own or have created, that others (namely your customers or clients) can buy from you. How can sellable content help me grow my business? Sellable content basically works in a similar…
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How to Structure your Blog Posts for Success
There are four main parts to a successful blog post and in this post, we’ll talk through the structure so that you are able to create compelling blog posts, to publish on your epic blog. Many of my clients tell me that they haven’t added a blog to their website because they don’t know how to write an effective blog post. Once you have this formula down, writing for your blog becomes easier – all you have to do is choose your topic and subtopics! The first important component for any blog post is your post title. Your title is going to introduce the article’s main idea. the more compelling…
