34 Writing Tips For Online Writers
Some golden nuggets
There are a lot of BS writing tips out there.
But these 34 writing tips? I believe they can change the trajectory of your writing game. Only if you use and implement them wisely.
Let’s not waste any further time and direct dive into it:
Here are the 34 writing tips for you:
1. Be Specific with Your Audience: Don’t try to write for everyone. Instead, focus on a specific target audience. When your readers instantly relate to your content, they become your fans. Write to one person.
2. Cut Down the Unnecessary Words: Remove excessive use of the word. You can remove a word like “That” most of the time. This simple change can make your writing cleaner and more concise.
3. Keep it Simple: Academic language is not necessary for online writing. Use simple words that are easy to read and understandable. Say “use” instead of “utilize” or say “skill” instead of “proficiency.”
4. Read Your Work Aloud: Reading your content out loud helps catch errors and improves the overall flow of your writing.
5. Engage and Entertain: Remember, you’re not writing an academic paper. Your goal is to educate, entertain, and influence your readers.
6. Embrace Contractions: Using contractions in your writing makes it more conversational and relatable. I do know you should only use it when needed. Instead of saying “Should not” say “Shouldn’t: or say “Could’ve” instead of “Could have.”
7. Embrace Whitespace: Whitespace is your reader’s best friend. Break up long paragraphs and give your content room for a breath.
8. Write Freely, Edit Later: Don’t let editing restrict your creative flow. Finish your piece first and edit it later to maintain the quality of your writing.
9. Prioritize Psychology Over Grammar: While following grammar rules is crucial, don’t let them stifle your creativity. Understanding human psychology helps you create more engaging content.
10. Write More, Consume Less: Balance is key. While reading is essential for learning. But writing should be your main goal. When you write, you make more progress than by reading.
11. Master Formatting: Utilize formatting tools like bullets, numbers, arrows, and dashes to make your content visually appealing.
12. Harness the Power of Storytelling: Engage your readers with compelling stories that resonate with them.
13. Active Voice, Not Passive: Use active voice to make your writing more dynamic, easy to read, and engaging.
14. Start Strong: When you start your writing — start with a strong one-sentence statement or question. This sparks curiosity in the reader’s mind.
15. Ditch the Word “Very”: Replace “very” with more descriptive alternatives to enhance the impact of your writing.
16. Don’t Copy, Steal Ideas: Find inspiration from others, but always put your unique spin on the content.
17. Use “You” A lot: I believe using “You and Your” in your writing makes it way more personal. When you add them the readers feel like you’re directly talking to them.
18. Embrace the Art of Short Writing: Use shorter sentences and paragraphs to maintain your reader’s attention.
19. Use Visuals: Blank text feels like you’re reading a journal. So try adding pictures and videos to your writing to make it more engaging.
20. Overcome Writer’s Block with Outlines: Break down your content into sections before you start writing to overcome writer’s block. Divide your content into an introduction, main points, and conclusion. A lot easier to write.
21. Optimize Your Writing Time: Leverage your most productive hours, such as mornings, for writing.
22. Read Other People's Work: Go find other writers who are doing a great job with their work. Try to understand how they are doing what they’re doing.
23. Make Connections: Making connections and networking with fellow creators is so important — this will enhance your writing trajectory. Do it.
24. Keep It Simple: Use straightforward language that is easy for your readers to understand.
25. Make It Personal: Adress your ideal read name by addressing their profession or real name. This gives them a chance to read your content.
26. Write Drunk, Edit Sober: You should write as fast as you can, don’t bother writing crappy. Your goal is to brain-dump your ideas when you write. And then edit slowly — don’t rush when you’re editing.
27. Master Typing: Improve your typing speed to enhance your writing efficiency.
28. Switch Devices for Fresh Perspective: Read your work on a different device to gain new insights and identify areas for improvement in your post.
29. Craft Engaging Headlines: A captivating headline can significantly impact the success of your content. If you can get them to click on your headline — your 80% job is done.
30. Reveal Information Gradually: Control the rate of revelation to keep your readers engaged throughout your piece. Each new sentence or paragraph should reveal new information.
31. Avoid Semicolons: Simplify your writing by avoiding semicolons, which can be confusing for readers.
32. Express Confidence in Your Writing: Eliminate unnecessary phrases like “I think” to convey authority and conviction in your writing.
33. Take a Walk for New Ideas: Go for a long walk to spark creativity and gather fresh ideas.
34. Use Grammarly Wisely: While Grammarly is a useful tool, use it judiciously and trust your writing instincts.
