In this post I am going to share my opinion about The problems that I see bloggers facing and share a few tips .
As writers we all struggle from time to time in fact it sometimes feels as if the word flow and sentence structure isn’t flowing.
In addition to that we sometimes fall victim to the “niche ” ideology which makes us feel cramped and bound.
I fight with writer’s block and niche block up to this date but it is not as bad as It used to be because I no longer confine myself to one particular subject.
You are not living in prison so do not limit yourself to topics or niches when you have the passion and talent to explore multiple subjects.
Furthermore I think that it is ( very boring) to cover a single topic .This is what takes the fun out of writing in my opinion.
I have routine for post scheduling but There is no telling which topics I might cover on a weekly basis.
This week I might write about leadership , the following week I might disccuss business depending on how I feel.
So what this boils down to is how you feel on the day of the event .If you feel like writing a ten thousand word movie script do it.
Bloggers and writers are all the same in the sense that there is no limit on the creative expression besides the restrictions and rules that we impose upon ourselves.
You are supposed to feel free to express yourself .
I have been in a tug of war regarding this topic.Add in the advice available on the internet covering this matter ,things can be confusing because of the wide variations of opinions.
So Which ever route that you decide to take it should be based on logic,value and passion.
I am so glad to be chatting with you today.If there is anything that I would advise you to do it would be to (have fun and add in your flavors and twist.)
There are so many formulas that authors use to fascinate their readers that it is “Amazing.”
Some people are poets ,some people are professors,some people are entertainers.
If you read blogs ,new sites i am pretty sure that you picked up on the unique styles of each journalist.
One thing for sure in this industry is that if you want longevity in the game mix it up and have fun.
Some times it can feel as if there is a steep mountain to climb as we struggle to produce content.
Whilst there is no way to eliminate this problem there are guidelines one can use to reduce the frustrations that we encounter as bloggers.
Before I go into my list I want to reinforce some Values.
We often find ourselves competing ,comparing, listening to the advice of others while at the same time drowning out our own feelings.
So it is like we get lost at sea and cling on to the life raft of others.
Hence why so many of us experience burn out due to the fact that we are not having fun.
We are so caught up being regimental,articulate ,factual that we forget that fictional stories sell too.
You are the alpha at the helm of the wheel .So if you feel like sharing your life story then by all means do it.
If for some reason you wake up on the wrong side of the bed feeling angry let the world know.
Each and every one of us have a still small voice inside of us which I like to compare to (a still-born) inside of the womb.
So as documentors ,creators it is our duty to nurture and feed that baby.So It is important to be structured but not at the expense of creativity.
It is easy to get drawn in to “what is popular ” and lose focus.Just because something is trending right now does not mean that it will work for you.
Learn from others, find what works for you and leave the rest alone other wise you will end up confused.
Now I am going to walk you through a simple formula to help you find ways to have more fun while making a positive impact on the lives of your readers.
Minimize opinions
Like I said above( learn from others but keep what is good and leave the rest alone.)
Most of the things I have read on the internet are either backed by data ,or are based on other peoples experience or outlook .
Furthermore Results vary from person to person no matter what techniques are used more over there is no one size shoe that fits all.
You have to balance the opinions of others ,pretty much measure them up against what you want to achieve before making a final decision.
Focus on the outcome
Neithet of us can predict the outcome however that should not stop you or me from setting goals as to what we want to achieve months and years in advance.
This is like brainstorming or marking out your territory.
Have fun
You can’t be 100% serious and expect to lead a healthy writing career.
Mistakes are to be made ,enjoy the ride,laugh,smile ,act goofy if you have to.
The less you focus on competition and the more you focus on your audience the better off you will be.
Explore
Experiment a bit ,open up pandoras box .”Oh no don’t you dare break the rules” break the rules !
How are you supposed to woo your audience with a the same manuscript that so many others are using ?
Differentiate yourself and the simplest way to do that is to be you ! That is right be you.
Be fearless
Go left when the crowd goes right .
Oh …hell no that is not the game we are playing here ! Yes we are ..
Sometimes you might have to use words that are not “kosher” words that can be characterized as offensive to bring value.
Respect your ability
Neither of us know what Stephen King went through but he is a well polished writer.
We all grow in stages at different paces so do not get caught in the trap of thinking that you are not good enough.
Love your craft
You are a blogger yes but more importantly you are human being so therefore you have feelings .
So let your passion drive you but not to the point where you lose sight of your purpose and goals.
Stay focused 👈
Do your best
Your best is your best and there is nothing myself or any one else can do about it.
If you ask me I think that when we discuss who is (the best) regardless of their track record there is always some one that shares contrary views.
So being the best comes down to opinions in regard to people ,places,thing .
Have faith
Faith gives you the courage to carry on whether you are weak,strong,rich,poor,healthy,happy or sad.
We all need the inspiration of faith no matter what industry we are involved in .
Lose faith and you pretty much lose everything ,the drive,the love is so important that the minute you let go you lose drive.
I can assure you that there will be moments when fear and doubt set in . Maybe you did not execute the way you feel that you should have or maybe you did not measure up to the performance level of your predecessors .
This is likely to happen sometimes throughout your career so you need faith to carry you through the test of times.
Do not focus too much on the draft
If you put too much time and energy into the rough draft you would not have time to enjoy the freedom of writing .
A draft is a draft ,if you want to flow more, write more and then come back to your editing after your draft is complete.
Do not mince your words
We as humans have the right to discover and define so Do not limit your vocabulary.
Who invented words in the first place ?
Do we know everything ?
There are sounds,languages that people use which we might not understand and that is ok
More over We do not know all the languages and syllables on planet earth. Thus we have the God-given right to use phrases and ideas that are unbeknownst to mankind .
The main take way here is to have fun,free up and do not give up because of failure.
I have faith in your ability to execute. No…Not everyone has the gift , talent,desire ,discipline to be the worlds best-selling author but that is not the point.
If you do not have the basic skills to write ,use video ,write tiny bit size micro content to entertain like Garry V does.
Lol There are so many ways to skin the cat.The cat in this instance is the goal that you want to achieve .
Once you focus on what makes you happy that is when magic takes place.
You want that fire to spark inside of you and stay lit .You are in control of your thoughts and ideas let your imagination run wild.
I feel so good today .The feeling that I have as I am jotting down my thoughts is one of pure excitement.
I pretty much can see you eye to eye believe it or not because this is where my mind has taken me.
It is like a new spirit just jumped in my veins .For some reason or the other I feel like I have transcended.
I am in such a zone right now ! Thank you for coming along for the ride . I appreciate you very much
I am not finished yet .
I know that what I just wrote seemed like a conclusion ,We are not there yet so hold on for the final quarter mile .
I am trying to make it a habit of including a quote or words of encouragement before I conclude or after the conclusion .
Please do not be a selfish author ,keep the needs of your audience in mind too.
On a cautious note :your goals and needs should be prioritized above all else .
Remember that penmanship is a freedom of expression .
Conclusion
Success is not elusive however it is our attitude and committment that is going to determine whether or not we hit our target..
I agree that two days are never the same .The accomplishments and failures of yesterday are in the past.
No one knows what tomorrow will bring .Thus the onus is on you and I to take control of our destiny .
Love what you do and do not give up ! You have to have the spirit of a warrior if you want to be successful.
The rough patches are that only .Hard times do not last for ever.They come and go.
Keep on grinding and building your network . Your vision,your ambition ,your dream is bigger than the storms of life .
As long as you have the air to breathe you have the freedom to achieve what you can when you want to.
Remember that everything that we experience on this journey happens for a reason .
Do not be discouraged,stand tall and fight back .
You have to believe in yourself regardless of what is going on so keep charging forward.
You are blessed and worthy of all the accolades that you are about to receive.
God will not give you anymore than you ca bare . Even when the burdens of life jump up and attack the presence of God will guide and protect you.
You have to be willing to go through something to achieve something worthwhile.
“No pain no gain” go through it !
Push through the pain,push through the set backs,this is the only way that you are going to receive your blessings .
Stay encouraged .
Thank you ..thank you for coming along for the ride .
I need your input for upcoming topics. feel free to let me know what topics you are interested in reading or listening to.
Bless your soul ,may you be blessed with good health,wealth,and longevity in life
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I can’t hear you !
Keep the faith !