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15 little paragraphs that will give you an unfair advantage as an online writer
I was told today that I’m number three out of the top writers on Medium for self-improvement.
Out of a pool of tens of thousands of writers, that’s pretty neat, and it motivates me to write more.
Follower numbers aren’t everything, but the number reflects what’s possible when you work your way through the ranks with awareness.
Here’s what I learned that will set you apart:
You can’t get far if you cannot master the art of turning a dull writing session into a symphony of colour, energy, emotion and story.
On the other hand, you’ll struggle if you have such high expectations for your writing that you never start at all.
The most visible online writers tend to be those who, for whatever reason, choose the unreasonable path. This path would strike fear in the hearts of most normie writers who want to do the least to get the most.
It’s better to put something out that’s 80% than to put nothing out at all.
One of the best sources for powerful content is talking to people and getting into the hearts and minds of humans directly from the source. What are their pain…
