If you’re like me and proofread after hitting the publish button, you likely find yourself doing this:
Delete the post, rewrite it many times, and try again with the hope that some magic will make people start noticing. Isn’t it?
But guess what? Your writing still has no views. Right?
Well, this read isn’t about counting flaws; it’s about what makes your writing grow.
Let’s get into it.
Nobody Gives a F*ck
If you write for 8 hours with no clarity, it sucks, even if you wrap it in flowers.
People care about:
Their problem
Their time
If you are not solving the problem, they scroll and click on someone else’s post that offers more value,
Take Action:
Kill your darling sentences. (You’re writing for your reader, not for yourself. It hurts, but you need to do it.)
Replace weak verbs with strong ones. (Try ChatGPT for this. Also, avoid uncommon words that require a dictionary.)
Cut the fluff that does not make sense. (Respect the reader’s time by jumping to what matters.)
Emotional tone
Let’s be real: I’ve written many articles with the sole purpose of tips, and they don’t stand out.
People want to read your experience. And it makes you stand apart from others who give the same advice.
For example, if you are writing about mental health then show:
How ADHD affects your work.
How you cope with it.
The results.
Your unique voice is your story. It is a bridge to connect you and the reader.
Final Thoughts
I hated my laptop in my starting days of writing on Medium when there were zero views on my posts.
I keep improving daily, read my old articles and feel it’s part of the journey.
No magic makes you a great writer; it’s showing up that gets you in the game.