The Seven Habits of Successful Content Writers

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A new article on Search Engine Journal asks how do you produce high-value writing that drives real impact day in and day out? Learn seven essential habits of successful writers.



Content does one of a few different things, including:
  • Convinces people to buy stuff.
  • Produces ideas and articulates them.
  • Turns information into compelling texts.
  • Crafts stories around a product.

Writers need to wear many hats to create excellent content continuously - emphasis on continuously. Continuity is the meat and potatoes, the keystone, the bottom line, the... okay, you get it. Businesses don't have time to wait for spontaneous outbursts of creativity or the luxury of pushing deadlines when writers' block hits. Content needs to operate like a well oiled-machine, run by writers. How do you produce high-value writing that drives real impact day in and day out? Here are seven daily habits that the author swears by.
  1. Read To Train Your Brain: Just like an athlete needs to keep their muscles in shape with interval training, writers need to read - all the time. That's why the first must-have item on every writer's daily to-do list is to read.
  2. Collect Ideas And Record Them: In marketing, randomly reading stuff on the net during work hours is, well, totally recommended. To scale up your writing, make sure to be productive while you do that.
  3. Do Your Research Right: If you want to be successful, you've got to remain hyper-focused on your impact (and getting things done). You need to hone in on the subject matter of your writing projects and ensure you're set to tell an in-depth story from start to finish. Begin by finding material about the topic, the industry, or the product you need to cover.
  4. Get Personal And Ask Questions: No amount of reading or Googling can replace the input you get from the people on the inside. That includes the people with professional knowledge.
  5. Keep Your Time And Tasks Organized: Plan how much you can invest in each of the above. The trick is finding what works for you.
  6. Write, Write, Write, And Then Write Some More: Truth is, the best advice you can get from anyone is to develop a daily writing routine.
  7. Measure Your Performance: If numbers scare you, you aren't alone. Measuring the performance of your content doesn't need to be complex. In digital marketing, data determines business, meaning there are measurable goals attached to your words: drive traffic, generate leads, advance conversion, etc. If you leave the numbers game to the analysts, how can you get the answers you need? Analysts care about their own goals. Monitor engagement with your blog posts over time.
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  • Profile picture of the author tlavonlawrence
    Agreed. Excellent suggestions.
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  • In addition to the habits above, I also write using pen and paper whenever I can.

    Since doing that, I found it easier to write. Writing by hand forces you to use a different part of your brain. It helps with creativity.
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  • Very helpful! Thank you!
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  • Profile picture of the author Mayank palodia
    I like your suggestions and the third one is really great
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  • Profile picture of the author luciesmazanska
    Originally Posted by WarriorForum.com View Post

    A new article on Search Engine Journal asks how do you produce high-value writing that drives real impact day in and day out? Learn seven essential habits of successful writers.



    Content does one of a few different things, including:
    • Convinces people to buy stuff.
    • Produces ideas and articulates them.
    • Turns information into compelling texts.
    • Crafts stories around a product.

    Writers need to wear many hats to create excellent content continuously - emphasis on continuously. Continuity is the meat and potatoes, the keystone, the bottom line, the... okay, you get it. Businesses don't have time to wait for spontaneous outbursts of creativity or the luxury of pushing deadlines when writers' block hits. Content needs to operate like a well oiled-machine, run by writers. How do you produce high-value writing that drives real impact day in and day out? Here are seven daily habits that the author swears by.
    1. Read To Train Your Brain: Just like an athlete needs to keep their muscles in shape with interval training, writers need to read - all the time. That's why the first must-have item on every writer's daily to-do list is to read.
    2. Collect Ideas And Record Them: In marketing, randomly reading stuff on the net during work hours is, well, totally recommended. To scale up your writing, make sure to be productive while you do that.
    3. Do Your Research Right: If you want to be successful, you've got to remain hyper-focused on your impact (and getting things done). You need to hone in on the subject matter of your writing projects and ensure you're set to tell an in-depth story from start to finish. Begin by finding material about the topic, the industry, or the product you need to cover.
    4. Get Personal And Ask Questions: No amount of reading or Googling can replace the input you get from the people on the inside. That includes the people with professional knowledge.
    5. Keep Your Time And Tasks Organized: Plan how much you can invest in each of the above. The trick is finding what works for you.
    6. Write, Write, Write, And Then Write Some More: Truth is, the best advice you can get from anyone is to develop a daily writing routine.
    7. Measure Your Performance: If numbers scare you, you aren't alone. Measuring the performance of your content doesn't need to be complex. In digital marketing, data determines business, meaning there are measurable goals attached to your words: drive traffic, generate leads, advance conversion, etc. If you leave the numbers game to the analysts, how can you get the answers you need? Analysts care about their own goals. Monitor engagement with your blog posts over time.
    SO true! Especially first point where you talking about brain as a muscle.
    This can be applied for everything
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  • Profile picture of the author Sophia Hayat
    I am totally agreed with your suggestions. Thank you so much helping out people out here.
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    • Profile picture of the author WF- Enzo
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      How do you say that you agree?

      Originally Posted by Sophia Hayat View Post

      I am totally agreed with your suggestions. Thank you so much helping out people out here.
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  • Profile picture of the author laurencewins
    I would like to add an 8th and a 9th one to the list.

    8. ALWAYS be marketing. Whether you have enough work or not, you always need to keep your eyes open for new potential clients.

    9. Know what you're worth. If you charge $XXX to write an article and someone says they can only afford $X, you need to be strong enough that you know your worth and politely decline their offer. I have used XXX because everybody's self-worth and fees differ, as do budgets of potential clients.
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    • Profile picture of the author WF- Enzo
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      #8 in particular.

      As they say, you miss the shots you don't take.

      Originally Posted by laurencewins View Post

      I would like to add an 8th and a 9th one to the list.


      8. ALWAYS be marketing. Whether you have enough work or not, you always need to keep your eyes open for new potential clients.



      9. Know what you're worth. If you charge to write an article and someone says they can only afford , you need to be strong enough that you know your worth and politely decline their offer. I have used XXX because everybody's self-worth and fees differ, as do budgets of potential clients.
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    Follow these steps and you'll become an exceptional content writer in no time , writing good content can open many doors for you and even be used as a means to create additional income from home they're many small business and companies alike that'll be more than glad to hire you to write emails for them to bring in more traffic and that's just one of the many great opportunities that exist for good content writers
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  • Profile picture of the author aduttonater
    I write in so many different ways. From content on blogs to journaling in a notebook or on my phone. Even the laptop gets a journal entry here and there. Truth is, writing frees the mind body and soul. It's a great stress reducer and can help one sort their thoughts into a structured plan.
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    • Profile picture of the author Profit Traveler
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      I don't see the "copy the most popular articles in your niche and add to that content to make it unique. "

      Or taking a popular trending topic an taking the opposite viewpoint tactic.

      Adding more content to a "lists" post.

      What actually takes place most of the time.
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