Most of us think effective writing is about grammar, punctuation, and spelling. That’s not true.
Writing is about hitting your mark, whatever that may be. That is the single most important thing when you put your words to use. Writing that hits its mark is effective.
But what is effective writing exactly? When it has the following characteristics:
I started my online career in 2015, after quitting my 9 to 5 in London. The office politics, the crappy lifestyle, and the lack of freedom and purpose were too much to bear. I wanted to do something I genuinely cared about; something that was mine.
The first 1-2 years of my online career were not spectacular. I didn’t become a millionaire or anything. But eventually, my online business grew to provide a high six-figure sustainable income. I also learned a lot of skills and strategies along the way.
I’ve learned many lessons from studying successful writers. And whether you like it or not, you’re a writer. Think about it. What does a writer do?
A writer is someone who structures their thoughts and puts them into words. That’s something we all do every single day. When you’re in a meeting, having a fight with your spouse, negotiating a discount at the car dealership, or trying to raise your kids—you’re constantly putting your thoughts into words.
Sure, you’re not writing down your thoughts. But that makes no difference. Writing is thinking. So if you want to be a better thinker and speaker, become better at writing.
And who else should we learn from than some of the best writers in history? In this article, I’m sharing 8 lessons I’ve learned from some of the greats. These lessons go beyond writing—they are about life. Here we go.
Welcome to this guide for writing articles. I will share everything I’ve learned about writing articles with you. I started my blog in 2015, and I’ve published over 350 articles.
Whether you’re reading this guide as a blogger, journalist, student, or writing enthusiast, know that I understand the struggle. It’s real. But it’s not as bad as people make it seem. With the correct strategies, ideas, and tools, you can write good articles without beating yourself up.
That’s what this guide is for. Like my guides on improving productivity and beating procrastination, this is a dynamic guide. I’ve been researching the craft of writing for over 10 years now. And I update this page as I find new ways to improve your skills. Feel free to bookmark this guide as a reference. I hope you find it useful.