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Tired of getting lost in a sea of bad writing advice? For those taking their baby steps in the world of content writing, navigating through the murky waters of misinformation can be a comedy of errors. As content writers, we've all been there. I know, I have. It’s time for some mental spring cleaning! The world of content writing is vibrant and dynamic. And while there may be several uncertainties, one thing is certain - the heaps of advice around the craft that often misguide aspiring writers. This includes commonly held beliefs that might not withstand the ever-evolving landscape of content creation, one where creativity knows no bounds and where the rules are rewritten with every keystroke. It’s an intriguing world where imagination reigns and preconceived notions often take a back seat. With that said, here are some strategies to help you write clearer and better.

All through yesterday and the day before, the major task I engaged myself in was repurposing a client's content for the past one month. This is the aspect of writing I call rewriting. When I do this kind of writing, my research is not intense. Sometimes, I do not even engage in research. The point here is that there are numerous things to do as a writer. It does not have to always be researching and writing. As a writer, you can👇 rewrite adjust paraphrase format change tone redirect focus expatiate generate ideas brainstorm, etc. To be a writer is to do a lot from a flexible angle.

Writing is one of the most valuable skills to master But most writers find themselves in the debate of… Quality Vs Quantity We all have heard of the pottery class experiment where the class was divided into 2 groups One group was asked to make many pots and would be graded on the quantity of work. The other group was asked to make one perfect pots and would be graded on the quality of work. The result was shocking & interesting— the quantity group made the highest quality pots. Which brings us to the conclusion: Quantity leads to quality But wait.. I recently read this article by Michael Simmons. He went from having no experience to writing blockbuster articles that generated: • Tens of millions of article views • Consistent 150k+ views per post • Even 2 million+ views for a single syndicated article And he was able to achieve this by obsessing with quality over quantity, even if it meant spending 50+ hours on one article. He goes on the explain the blockbuster mental model and why it’s important to create blockbuster content in an age of information overwhelm. (would highly encourage you to read it, if you haven’t) Obsessing over quality makes sense but the only caveat is: For most of us obsessing over quality also leads to procrastination (including me) So, it boils down to what works for you. I would still err on the side of quantity. Write more, publish more, and learn while doing so Vs putting in long hours trying to write only high-quality content. The Article👉 https://lnkd.in/gjgaA8Te What do you prefer? Let me know in the comments👇

I’m a huge fan of Noah Smith’s writing and have many times been blown away by the insane volume of (high quality) content he is able to put out. Found it interesting to read how he uses AIs so far. It is pretty obvious if you think about how they work that LLMs won’t have an original opinion, so I’m not surprised that they don’t help a great writer write. About the editing part I’m a bit more curious. It seems that the latest LLMs should be useful for this already. Maybe the user interface doesn’t work yet. Copy pasting back and forth is pretty annoying. The writing assistants I’ve seen so far tend to focus on generation: expand this, rewrite that. But what if an assistant would focus on readability and impact. It could give tips like: “here’s an alternative word order for this paragraph that is more impactful.” Or: “here are three different analogies that could help make this point.” Does this type of writing assistant exist already?

I built a $10M online business by writing words on a screen...but the process behind it is shockingly simple. I think of my writing in three stages: 1. Ideation 2. Writing 3. Editing All three stages are equally important, and one can't exist without the other. Here's what I mean: Amateur writers will try to do everything at once –– sit down at their desk, have the good ideas, write, and edit all at the same time. But, for me, these things must happen in separate stages, because I see them as separate processes that use different parts of the brain. 1) Ideas - come to me in the shower, when I'm walking, and in conversation. I note them down on my phone as soon as I can so I don’t forget them. 2) Writing - is the process of hammering out words (often long and tedious), whatever the weather, whatever your mood, and however many negronis you had the night before. 3) Editing - is where the art is created. All the best writers know that great writing comes from redrafting their work multiple times. Can you see why these are different processes? And how you need a different part of the brain for each? That's why they are best done separately. So act accordingly.

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I PROMISE you won’t need a Creative Writing Course after reading this. Hello Budding Writer, I am Kajal, a Media Graduate working as a Writer for over 2 years now. I have worked with Agencies as well as with various categories of clients and delivered quality writing services. The reason I tell you that you won’t need a Creative Writing Course is, Writing requires 2 things. Substance and Craft. Probably, just like any other Art. What Creative Writing Courses are trying to sell these days is Craft. However, Craft can only be truly mastered when built upon a foundation of substance. To put it another way, ‘What to Write’ (Substance) is the first step. Even if we learn ‘How to Write’ (Craft), ‘What’ doesn’t have any substitute. And as far as learning the craft is concerned, the process is itself a great teacher. Especially with Digital Media blooming, the opportunities are becoming prevalent too, and that is why I feel this is the golden time to be a Writer. Let’s Observe, Read, Write and Live more. P.S. : This is more of an Experiencing Writer talking to to-be Writers. Opposing views are welcome, let’s bloom together.

Before I began writing professional, I took some courses and read some articles from copyblogger and out of everything there’s one particular statement that stuck with me. “Kill your darlings”- which is simply about editing and rewriting some things differently. This is not my favorite part at all😅. When you have a blank page or blank screen before you and you have to fill it with words- when you’re hit with inspiration or idea- you just go typing away and till that blank page becomes filled with words from your head. Every line crafted in the best way possible to bring your piece of content to life and simply putting in your best foot forward but that’s just the first draft. As a writer, you need to remove that which does not serve your piece of content by ruthlessly editing! and yes you might have written every word with intention on how to serve the required purpose but it would be better if some things aren’t there and this is why this is just your first draft. So as a writer, you have to make sure to kill your darlings!

Passive writing is everywhere—and it’s holding your story back. As an editor, I often encounter writers who overuse conditional or passive phrasing. I often correct this on one-off editing gigs. For members of The Hive Collective, I invest my time in not just fixing the issue but also explaining why understanding this concept matters. Shifting from something like "She would hold the book tightly when she was nervous" to "She held the book tightly when she was nervous" makes a huge difference in clarity and impact. Conditional phrasing has its place, but overusing it can make your narrative feel weaker or less immediate. Passive phrasing, like "The book was held by her," takes the action away from your subject, leaving the reader less engaged. Strong, direct past tense, on the other hand, creates a more vivid and confident story—one where the reader feels like they’re right there with the characters. It’s such an important skill for writers to practice, and I love helping them master it!

Dealing with clients who want quality writing for peanuts is the WORST. I had one client who actually said to me, "All you do is rephrase stuff you find on Google. It's basically copy-and-paste. Why are you charging so much for that?" Well, if it really was as easy as copying and pasting, why don't you do it yourself? The fact is, good writing takes real skill. As writers, we have to >Structure content intelligently, >Keep the narrative flowing, >Fact-check sources, >Infuse our authoritative voice and unique perspective >Use language that grabs the reader. It's an art that cheap clients don't seem to value...until they try doing it themselves. Look, if you want quality writing, be ready to pay professional rates. Your content is a solid investment that'll pay off big time in the long run. Trying to nickel-and-dime talented writers just doesn't fly.