Enhancing engagement by understanding your readers’ needs The harsh truth: forcing readers doesn’t work You can’t force readers to care about what you’ve written. I mean, we live in a world that’s full of content waiting for someone to read it. We are constantly sent information to read in our emails and on our browser…
Tag: Writing Advice
Unpacking the Overload of Writing Tips: Approaching writing advice without feeling overwhelmed
Let me start by reinforcing that writing advice never grows old. There’s always something to learn. I have written about advice often enough that even I reached a point where I wondered if readers might want to keep scrolling through the lines. There are always lessons and new tips to take away, regardless of how…
Authentic Storytelling Enhances Your Ability to Succeed: don’t underestimate the power of the human connection
Be human. When I read an article, I’m looking for you, the writer, to make a connection with me, the reader. If you want to sell me on a newsletter, a product, or an idea, there must be some level of authenticity in your language. I’m not looking for you to sell me a car,…
Writer, Find Your Mountain
Climb with the right words at the right time I suppose my love of words began as a child embracing the words of Dr. Seuss. Expressing one’s self has always been significant to me. When I was 16, I was tasked to write a short story for an English class taught by Mrs. Johnson. I had…
The Surprising Power of Writing Online
Tell me something. How motivated are you? It’s the best time to be an online writer With the internet, anyone can create a presence for themselves online. You don’t need to be a professional writer or have a publishing deal to reach an audience. If you’re passionate about writing and want to share your thoughts…
Hey Storyteller, Show Me Your Stuff
Sell me a story, and I’ll always read your work Put your words on canvas, and never let them dry and die if you want me to inhale your story. Like paint on canvas can speak your talent, your thoughtful wisdom on paper can too You place your words next to each other in an…