You don’t have to struggle to stand out — Every writer wants to stand out. But what does it take? You can talk about finding a unique voice, writing as you speak, and writing from your heart. Sure, these are valid points. But an underrated way to stand out is by writing personal stories. We’re all inherently unique, and…

Who wants to get their words read? Here’s for you. — As a writer, you need an audience to read your words, give you feedback, and reward you. You want an audience to visit your blog, and then, based on those numbers, you can strike some affiliate marketing deals or advertising contracts. Whatever your writing goals, an audience is crucial to…

Will you take the initiative or wait to be found? — The right content + the perfect audience = growth. That’s what most writers aim for. Of course, growth means something different to every writer. Whatever it means, you still need an audience to increase your chances of getting there faster. That’s why every writer should take building an audience seriously…

Many people struggle to keep their connections alive. You can beat that — At a wedding I attended recently (September 9), I met some long-lost school and work colleagues. We all remarked about how long it’s been since we last met. Or even heard from each other. Given we all had the others’ contacts and lived in the same city, it made little…

Are you one of those writers forcing things? — The romantics say you have to fall in love with the craft of writing. You have to love the craft, enjoy the ride, and live every aspect of the journey. Some even suggest if you truly love writing, you’ll keep at it regardless of the rewards or a lack thereof. …

It’s especially damaging if you’re not that kind of person — Modern society is full of jerks. And these jerks make life uncomfortable for everyone but themselves. Well, sometimes, including themselves. I’ve interacted with many people who have mentioned — even called others out — for being jerks. It’s easy to point fingers at others for being jerks, right? But can…

Here’s how to address this — Some little mistakes leave a blot on your work as a writer. One such mistake is repeating a few words too many times in your article. When those words become too repetitive, they bore readers. It’s one of the worst treatments you can give your readers. And good luck having…

Everyone should be their own best friends — Many people are their worst enemies. Or at least they’re not their own best friends. Consciously or not, these folks drive their lives down many strange paths, leading themselves into trouble. How’d you love to buck that trend? It starts with being your own best friend. Think of how you relate with your best friend If you have a…

Get ready to shift your side hustle into high gear — Side hustle success doesn’t come in a vacuum. You’ll have to do some things right and make some genius moves. And even then, they don’t always guarantee barnstorming success. But you want to put yourself in a position to succeed. …