I worked with a 6-figure ghostwriter for 3 months.
His 10 best writing tips will make you a better writer in 7 days:
His 10 best writing tips will make you a better writer in 7 days:
Before we start,
Big shout out to @TaylinSimmonds for the guidance and mentorship.
Dudes a master at his craft and I'm blessed to have worked with him.
Now let's dive in 👇
Big shout out to @TaylinSimmonds for the guidance and mentorship.
Dudes a master at his craft and I'm blessed to have worked with him.
Now let's dive in 👇
@TaylinSimmonds 1) Write fast. Edit slow
Ideate:
•Braindump
•Write every idea
•Don't hold back anything
Edit:
•Edit for clarity
•Cut the fluff
•Add flare
Ideate & edit at separate times to write quality work in half the time.
Ideate:
•Braindump
•Write every idea
•Don't hold back anything
Edit:
•Edit for clarity
•Cut the fluff
•Add flare
Ideate & edit at separate times to write quality work in half the time.
@TaylinSimmonds 2) Be specific
Specificity hits your reader on a deeper level.
Which of these hits harder?
"10 tips to improve your writing."
Or
"10 ghostwriting tips that will make you $5736 per month."
This targets a niche audience with a specific benefit.
Create impact with specificity.
Specificity hits your reader on a deeper level.
Which of these hits harder?
"10 tips to improve your writing."
Or
"10 ghostwriting tips that will make you $5736 per month."
This targets a niche audience with a specific benefit.
Create impact with specificity.
@TaylinSimmonds 3) Provide Actionable Advice
Don’t just tell people how something
will benefit their life.
Give them the steps to achieve it.
To do this:
•Share hacks
•Teach principles
•Give your unique take
People want a roadmap to success.
Show them the way.
Don’t just tell people how something
will benefit their life.
Give them the steps to achieve it.
To do this:
•Share hacks
•Teach principles
•Give your unique take
People want a roadmap to success.
Show them the way.
@TaylinSimmonds 4) Use Listicles
Lists are powerful for 3 reasons:
1) They're pattern disrupters
2) They pack immense value into 1 tweet
3) They're like red Ferraris (Easy on the eyes)
With lists, you're less likely to lose the reader's attention.
Listicles=Engagement
Lists are powerful for 3 reasons:
1) They're pattern disrupters
2) They pack immense value into 1 tweet
3) They're like red Ferraris (Easy on the eyes)
With lists, you're less likely to lose the reader's attention.
Listicles=Engagement
@TaylinSimmonds 5) Spark curiosity
Curiosity is a powerful emotion.
TV shows use it when they end episodes with cliffhangers.
Here's how to use it to set yourself apart from a sea of writers...
Curiosity is a powerful emotion.
TV shows use it when they end episodes with cliffhangers.
Here's how to use it to set yourself apart from a sea of writers...
@TaylinSimmonds Promise a benefit while leaving out the steps to achieve it
Ex:
•How I went from X to Y
•Secret hack to achieve X
•10 actionable tips to improve X
See how these show benefits without giving away the HOW?
That sparks curiosity.
And the only way to find "how" is by reading.
Ex:
•How I went from X to Y
•Secret hack to achieve X
•10 actionable tips to improve X
See how these show benefits without giving away the HOW?
That sparks curiosity.
And the only way to find "how" is by reading.
@TaylinSimmonds 6) Always give value
Help other people without expecting anything in return.
You’ll either:
•Get paid
•Make friends
•Make opportunities
The law of reciprocity is real.
Give more.
Its the ultimate life hack.
Help other people without expecting anything in return.
You’ll either:
•Get paid
•Make friends
•Make opportunities
The law of reciprocity is real.
Give more.
Its the ultimate life hack.
@TaylinSimmonds 7) Always improve
My first thread took me 3+ hours to write.
Now I can write 2 threads in half that time.
The secret?
Write more and write consistently.
Push your capabilities each time.
If you want to get better at writing, do it often.
My first thread took me 3+ hours to write.
Now I can write 2 threads in half that time.
The secret?
Write more and write consistently.
Push your capabilities each time.
If you want to get better at writing, do it often.
@TaylinSimmonds 8) Play the long game
At first, I was seeking high-ticket clients (with no experience).
No one responded to my DMs.
So instead of giving up:
•I did free work
•Stacked some testimonials
•Continued to improve my offer
Then people started becoming more interested...
At first, I was seeking high-ticket clients (with no experience).
No one responded to my DMs.
So instead of giving up:
•I did free work
•Stacked some testimonials
•Continued to improve my offer
Then people started becoming more interested...
@TaylinSimmonds Opportunity reveals itself over time.
But you won't see it if you quit 3 weeks in.
•Stick to one goal
•Do the same daily tasks
•Remain patient and positive
Play the long game and you're guaranteed to see results.
But you won't see it if you quit 3 weeks in.
•Stick to one goal
•Do the same daily tasks
•Remain patient and positive
Play the long game and you're guaranteed to see results.
@TaylinSimmonds 9) Be authentic
It’s crucial to know:
•Sales
•Marketing
•And persuasion
But it won’t matter if the prospect doesn’t like or trust you.
I’ve found the most results simply by being chill and friendly on sales calls.
People will respect you for it.
It’s crucial to know:
•Sales
•Marketing
•And persuasion
But it won’t matter if the prospect doesn’t like or trust you.
I’ve found the most results simply by being chill and friendly on sales calls.
People will respect you for it.
@TaylinSimmonds 10) Write in coffee shops
Coffee shops 100x your productivity.
The environment.
The caffeine.
The aroma.
It’s the perfect stack for entering a state of flow and getting things done.
(Local coffee shops are best)
Coffee shops 100x your productivity.
The environment.
The caffeine.
The aroma.
It’s the perfect stack for entering a state of flow and getting things done.
(Local coffee shops are best)
@TaylinSimmonds RECAP 10 writing tips I learned from a 6-figure ghostwriter:
1) Write fast. Edit slow.
2) Be specific
3) Provide actionable advice
4) Use listicles
5) Spark curiosity
6) Always give value
7) Always improve
8) Play the long game
9) Be authentic
10) Work in coffee shops
1) Write fast. Edit slow.
2) Be specific
3) Provide actionable advice
4) Use listicles
5) Spark curiosity
6) Always give value
7) Always improve
8) Play the long game
9) Be authentic
10) Work in coffee shops
@TaylinSimmonds Thank you for reading 🤝
If you enjoyed:
1) Follow @FreedomDojo for more writing tips.
2) RT the tweet below to help others
Have a good one 💯
If you enjoyed:
1) Follow @FreedomDojo for more writing tips.
2) RT the tweet below to help others
Have a good one 💯
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