The Golden Age for Writers Is Here
Feb 22, 2023 · 2 mins read
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It's the Golden Age for writers 🪙
The risk of writing online is decreasing.
Here's how to take advantage:
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#1 Build a portfolio
Before monetizing your writing, you must get good at it.
Write online to practice your skill in public.
Decide the type of content you want to post.
If long-form, pick @Medium
If short-form, pick @LinkedIn
Stick with it long-term to see real results.
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• build a solid personal brand,
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• grow your audience,
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#2 Find a niche
Once you select a platform, publish 100 content pieces.
Analyze stats & check what’s common in the top 20.
They might have a similar style or a related theme - this is your niche.
Double down on it.
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#3 Laser-sharp focus
Publish niche-specific content to establish thought leadership.
This will attract like-minded people.
Do it long enough, and your content will start generating inbound leads.
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#4 Find your dream client
Once you build your brand, pitch companies in your niche to write for their blog:
• Introduce yourself
• Show your stats + social proof
• Offer how you can help (more sales, website traffic, etc.)
• Ask them to hop on a call
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Voila! You have your first client.
When you establish your credibility, you eliminate competition.
Because no one can copy your unique writing style and your community’s trust.
You can charge your true worth and live a writer’s life.
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This Memo scratches the surface of the wonders of online writing.
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How to take advantage of this golden age for writers. TL;DR:
#1 Build your portfolio by writing online.
#2 Analyze your top-performing posts to find your niche.
#3 Post niche-specific content.
#4 Approach your dream clients.
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