Sakshi Jadhav

When writing, detach yourself from your editor self ... and when editing, detach yourself from your writer self. #Editing #Editor #Writer

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Writing introductions is hard. Many writers feel the same way, including me. There have been times when the mere thought of writing a powerful introduction left me staring at a blank page for hours. Earlier (a year or two ago), I used to write posts with lengthy story-based introductions. When I read those posts today, it feels like my thoughts were all over the place. If I were a reader who was looking for direct information, I would have bounced off - without any second thoughts. Over the last few months, while I have improved my craft, it still felt like my introductions were not concise and relevant to my readers. But after collaborating/interacting with some amazing folks like Tommy Walker, the Semrush team (Carlos Silva, Ana Camarena, Christine Skopec, Alex Lindley, Michael Ofei), Dana Nicole 🤓 the way I write introductions has changed completely. Here are my key takeaways: ➡️ Avoid mentioning what your target audience already knows. ➡️ Be clear and concise. Choose your wording wisely. ➡️ You don't always need a story. Your audience is looking for direct information. ➡️ You don't always need an introduction. This one literally blew my mind. ➡️ Focus on the end-benefit for the users. For example, if your product can solve a specific problem, don't mention that problem, instead say how solving this problem can help a reader. ➡️ Try to implement the Bottom-Line-Up-Front (BLUF) approach. ➡️ Share your experience. Would love your thoughts.

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After 75 published articles under my name, you can also start a career in content writing without any prior experience! So when I started writing, I had no clue of my capabilities. My friends used to tell me that I would become an excellent speaker, so I knew I was good at telling stories. This comprehensive guide will teach you how to do it, too. Find this valuable? Follow Maryam Khalid for more! Chao! 🌿 P.S. Did you spot the quote on the last slide? Where is it from?

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After writing 250+ blogs for 70+ clients, I know what I need for a quality blog that people actually read… I only need to answer these three BASIC questions; 1. What is it (the topic) about? - 1 bigger idea.  - 1 core problem.  - 1 core solution. 2. Who is it for? - 1 set of a specific audience 3. What promise (the blog post) is making? - 1 specific takeaway.  - How confidently I (the writer) can deliver on that promise. Basic? Yeah. But… Blog posts answering these 3 Ques get the results.  Every experienced blog writer knows this and implements it. PS. Do you read blog posts? === You’ve tried GPTs; now try SAIQO. #Mrsaiqo

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Hey Writers, If you are looking for a content writing role, follow Summaiya hasnain 🫡 She applies on almost every/many content writing role/posts. And it will appear ultimately on your feed too as she comments on the post. This will really gonna help you land a content writing role. 😉 Hats off to your dedication and consistency Madam 👍🏽 PS: What's your conversion ratio of applications to successful projects?

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3 habits every content writer must do to avoid feeling overwhelmed 1. Go For Walks 2. Content Batch 3. Write & Research I used to feel stressed all the time trying to write content and post it the same day I’d struggle to come up with ideas When I started researching and content batching, writing became easier I’d have ideas for days If you're stuck with your writing → Research If you feel overwhelmed with content → Go for a walk If you want to stress less about content → Content Batch ps. what are some ways you've overcome feeling overwhelmed with content?

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What makes a good content writer? This post will be dedicated to both my insights as well as expectant insights from my dear connections! First of all, let me introduce myself a little. I am Rwitarupa Banerjee. I've been writing for sites, middlemen, companies and everything under the sun for 4 years 6 months and some days now. Yet, I wouldn't call myself as being very advanced in my career. Half of this time was spent after my academics and the rest for preparation for WBCS. Yes, like many other Indians , I had my heart set for the state civil services. And also like many other aspirants, my aspiration got cut short by the tremendous skill set that is needed to pass the Mains. As I was wallowing in my misery, my mother pointed out something important to me "Beta, you're kind of lazy, isn't it a good thing that you're not becoming a civil servant? Why don't you pursue content writing full-time instead? I know you love that!" Though this was merely an excuse, a consolatory salve to ease my stress, I realised she was absolutely right. This work that I did merely to fund my daily expenses and contributions to my household was in reality an invaluable skill. Besides, I loved doing that. All my boredom and inactivity completely washes away at the prospect of research and writing. I love content writing because it gives my so much insight into so many random topics. It's a perfect job for the eternally curious like me, who always need to know what's going on or what's trending! So there goes the first characteristic of a good content writer. They must love their job. Words do not exactly flow the way we want to if we try to force it for money only. I initially had some other points to add but like my awesome mother had said, I'm kind of lazy. So I'll leave it to you guys! So what do you think makes a demandable content writer? #contentwriting #contentwriters #ramblings_of_a_lazy_writer

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what is the content writing scope?Currently, content writers are highly in demand. It is slowly becoming a popular career alternative and the writing industry is booming. If you are considering a career in web content then you are on the right path. Here are some areas where there is good scope for writers: 1) SEO: SEO requires writers for creating quality content. This includes blogging and writing articles related to the concept of the website. You have to research and place good keywords in the content for search engines like Google to index. 2) There are plenty of opportunities in ecommerce and digital marketing. Here you will have to write promotional content about the products to be sold. Search Engine Marketing is another field which you can consider. 3) Advertising and Sales of products involve some writing mainly sales letters, broadcasts and press releases. Thus you can work in ad campaigns too. 4) Companies are looking for news writers and creative writers in journalism. 5) You can work in editing and copy writing for prestigious establishments. Editing is proofreading and improving existing content to make it more concise and presentable. 6) Content writers are hired to be part of social media optimization teams to facilitate online presence of the company on popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter, etc. 7) Another great option is working as a freelance writer for any business. This way you save your time and energy and create valuable content from the comforts of your home. Now that you can see how and where content writing is used you may have realized its applications lie in many varied fields and places of interest. This career gives you immense creative satisfaction and is very rewarding. You need to be motivated, have faith in your writing and be able to grasp new ideas quickly. If you possess these abilities then you are a very good candidate for writing. So build your resume and put forth your applications today #contentwriting #writingscope #bestcareer

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All You need in Freelance world is "Patience" The single Mantra that decides your freelance luck is "Patience". If somebody say "I learned any digital skill overnight" is bluffing. If a friend tells you "Freelance is an easy side-hustle", Do Not trust him/her. Freelancers' journey have never been easy. Sometimes we would work for straight 24 hours and the client would come up with some absurd ideas and ask for unnecessary revisions. Hectic deadlines keep our weekends dry and boring. Watching movies and going out with friends never happen once you get on screens. My three years' journey as a freelance writer was a humpty rollercoaster. I started off doing my friends' assignments and eventually found myself in freelance world in 2022. Since 2022, Everyday I felt giving up, everynight taught me Patience. I have been reading this book by Elif Shafak, "Forty Rules of love" and I found the reason why I never quit freelancing and how I became a known writer in freelance world. Elif Shafak writes: "Patience does not mean to passively endure. It means to be farsighted enough to trust the end result of a process. What does patience means? It means to look at the thorn and see the rose, to look at the night and see the dawn. Impatience means to be so shortsighted as to not be able to see the outcome. The lovers of God never run out of patience, for they know that time is needed for the crescent moon to become Full" It takes years to find good leads and convert these leads into loyal clients. be patient and never try to jump on things. #freelancingneedspatience #patience #fortyrulesoflove #selfmotivation

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If I had to start my content writing journey from Day 1. (all over again) 👉 Here's what I would have done. 1. Choose a blogging niche. 2. Write 5 blog posts on that niche. 3. Publish them on Medium & use them as a portfolio.   4. Open a LinkedIn profile & optimize my profile. (with keywords) 5. Connect with people who're hiring in my niche. (without being salesy) 6. Apply for LinkedIn part-time remote jobs. (As a student, I can't take full-time jobs.) The process can be different for some people. But the motto will be the same. ''To get client's attention and get hired to do the work''. So start your journey today. What's your process of getting started as a content writer? ✍ #freelancing #freelancer #writer #copywriting #marketing -- PS: Do you also think the tea that Mom makes is the best tea in the world ever? 🙃

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A good news for content writers! 5 best ways to have a job for content writers. 1. "I turn website visits into loyal fans. Let's craft content that connects and converts!" (Highlights the impact on audience engagement) 2. "Words that resonate, stories that inspire. I'm your content whisperer, ready to make your brand sing!" (Appeals to the emotional connection and creativity) 3. "Ditch the generic, craft the captivating! I write content that gets noticed and builds lasting relationships." (Focuses on standing out and building trust) 4. "Unleash the power of words! I'm a content strategist who weaves magic with every piece I write." (Emphasizes strategy and impactful writing) 5. "Your brand has a story. I'll help you tell it with content that engages hearts and minds." (Showcases understanding of brand storytelling and audience connection)

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That is the reason why a lot of businesses are not able to share their own brand story because all they care about is words, which can fill their websites. Businesses can achieve better results if they focus on clear and engaging storytelling by hiring really good writers. Search engines are not looking for just the same information any more.

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Being a writer, I can craft a 30-day content calendar for my clients. However, when it comes to posting on my own LinkedIn profile, I hardly come up with one post. We need to start focusing on our profiles as well. 😅 #LinkedInpost #ContentCalender #PersonalBrand

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Writing Styles every Writer should Know ↳As Promised, this is post about Writing for Beginner writers Knowing these can help writers Write Better and incorporate new styles. So, what are they? 1/ Narrative Writing 2/ Expository Writing 3/ Persuasive Writing 4/ Descriptive Writing Hope this post was helpful! P.S. What do you want me cover next Friday? _________________________________________________ FOLLOW Srihita Every Friday 4pm IST, I spill tea on all things Writing! #writingtips

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Writer 1 is tensed. Writer 2: Kya hua? Writer 1: Are feedback aaya ki it is a good first draft. Writer 2: Toh? Writer 1: (who has already reworked it 5 times) It was MY BEST DRAFT! P.S Satya ghatnao par aadharit.

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