Let’s face it… Writing is no easy task. From brainstorming ideas, to actually getting them out on paper (or on your computer screen), and then editing everything, it can sometimes be a stressful process that takes a while to complete. Fortunately, in this week’s chat, we shared some amazing tips for writing productivity that will help you tackle your writing tasks with ease.
#ContentWritingChat Recap: Writing Productivity with Pamela Rosen & Forrest Bryant of Evernote
TODAY: Join us for #ContentWritingChat at 10 AM Central Time with @pambieworld and @fojazz from @evernote! pic.twitter.com/O9cwclhbs8
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) April 18, 2017
Our guest hosts this week were Pamela Rosen and Forrest Bryant, who are both part of the amazing Evernote team. Pamela is a Senior Copywriter for Evernote and Forrest is their Director of Content. Since they’re both experienced writers and content creators, they were the perfect fit to share some writing productivity tips with everyone in the chat.
Q1: What does writing productivity look like to you?
To kick off the chat, we asked everyone to share what writing productivity looks like to them. Check out their responses and see if any of these resonate with you:
A1a: For me, it’s a state of flow. That requires clarity, purpose, direction. ? #ContentWritingChat pic.twitter.com/f6FaDKBCcB
— Forrest Dylan Bryant (@fojazz) April 18, 2017
A1b: It’s not just a matter of output. The quality and value of what I write are equally (more?) important. #ContentWritingChat
— Forrest Dylan Bryant (@fojazz) April 18, 2017
For Forrest, writing productivity is a state of flow. He said it requires clarity, purpose, and direction. And of course, it’s not all about how much content you’re able to create. It’s more important to focus on the quality and the value of the content you’re writing.
A1a: It’s being able to get in the zone. When words flow freely without interruption. #ContentWritingChat
— Pamela Rosen (@Pambieworld) April 18, 2017
Pamela said writing productivity is being able to get into the zone. When you get to that state where the words are flowing freely and you don’t have any distractions, it’s always a great place.
@ExpWriters A1: Productivity isn’t just about how much you get done, it’s about how well you do it. Set a sched that works for you. #ContentWritingChat pic.twitter.com/x15a0eDjsP
— Jeff Reno(e) (@Renoe) April 18, 2017
Jenn is absolutely right that it isn’t about how much you get done, but how well you do it. You have to come up with a schedule and processes that work for YOU, not anyone else.
A1: I write in productive phases: Research, draft, edit, publish. #ContentWritingChat
— Tara M. Clapper (@irishtara) April 18, 2017
Tara, our Content Development Specialist, writes in productive phases. These phases include researching, drafting content, editing, and then publishing.
A1 Being able to get writing assignments done at a good time, knowing there will be a first draft & editing to be done. #ContentWritingChat pic.twitter.com/dlWIzza3a6
— Tony Stephan (@OmnipoTony) April 18, 2017
Tony feels productivity is about getting his writing assignments done at a good time. This means there’s no time to procrastinate!
@ExpWriters A1: Blocking all distractions and creatively plowing through hour(s) of time writing without multitasking. #ContentWritingChat
— Jeremy Murphy (@jeremypmurphy) April 18, 2017
Jeremy knows it’s helpful to block out distractions when you have writing to be done. If you just focus on your writing, as opposed to multitasking, you’ll be much more productive.
A1 Productivity to me is not spending 3 hours binging on Netflix during a deadline and actually doing work. #ContentWritingChat pic.twitter.com/9fqphvPJvX
— HeyOrca! (@HeyOrca) April 18, 2017
Sorry to say it, but writing productivity also means ditching Netflix for a while as you get work done.
A1 Productivity is a balancing act: passion, focus and efficiency. It helps that excitement is a great motivator. #ContentWritingChat
— Olivia Dello Buono (@oliviadello) April 18, 2017
Olivia knows that passion, focus, and efficiency are three very important factors of the writing process. And she’s right that a little excitement about the task at hand helps too!
Q2: Which strategies do you implement when writing content for your brand?
When it comes time to write content, which strategies do you rely on to get things done and do them well? Check out what some of our chat participants do when writing:
A2a: Remember above all, it’s still people talking to people. Be human, be real. Be engaging. Don’t try to sell. #ContentWritingChat
— Pamela Rosen (@Pambieworld) April 18, 2017
A2b: I ask myself, ‘do I want to read this?’ If not, I start over. #ContentWritingChat
— Pamela Rosen (@Pambieworld) April 18, 2017
Pam shared a great reminder that everyone should keep in mind when writing content. You always need to be human and real because you are speaking to actual people. Another human being is going to be reading your content and you want to create something that resonates with them. To do that, focus on engaging your audience and adding value.
It’s helpful to ask yourself if you would want to read the content you’ve created. If not, you should start over. While everything you write needs to appeal to your audience, it also needs to appeal to you as well.
A2a: Every piece of content should deliver real value to the reader and/or generate excitement. That’s priority one. #ContentWritingChat
— Forrest Dylan Bryant (@fojazz) April 18, 2017
Forrest said you need to make sure every piece of content delivers value to your reader and/or generates excitement. Before you hit publish, ask yourself if it’s serving your audience in some way. If not, you probably need to revisit what you’ve written.
A2.
Ideation
(inspiration)
Research
(topic, audience, etc.)
Outline/Visualize
Scribble thoughts
Write
Edit#ContentWritingChat https://t.co/plzofTnGvu
— Gabriela Cardoza (@CardozaGab) April 18, 2017
Gabriela’s writing process looks something like this: getting inspiration, researching the topic and audience, outlining the content, scribbling down her thoughts, writing, and then editing.
A2: Ask yourself: does this benefit my readers? Does it fit with our goals? Is it easy to read/visually appealing?#ContentWritingChat https://t.co/JreV1F3mMh
— ThinkSEM (@ThinkSEM) April 18, 2017
Great questions to ask before making a blog post live: Does this benefit my readers? Does it fit with our goals? Is it easy to read/visually appealing? Everything you publish should benefit your reader in some way, but should also help your brand reach an end goal. You also want to make sure the content itself is easy to read and visually appealing, otherwise people just won’t bother.
A2: My process is to always be authentic, transparent and engaging. No click bait. Be human and empathetic! #contentwritingchat
— Mallorie Cloum (@malocloum) April 18, 2017
Be authentic, transparent, and engaging!
@ExpWriters A2: #ShamelessPlugAlert. I use @Evernote to create folders for every project. All my notes, research, and ideas. #OCD #ContentWritingChat
— Shawn Paul Wood (@ShawnPaulWood) April 18, 2017
Shawn relies on Evernote to help him through the writing process. He creates folders for every project that he’s working on. These folders house notes, research, and ideas. It’s perfect for staying organized!
Q3: How do you brainstorm content ideas and store them to review later?
Content creation all starts with the same step: brainstorming ideas. In Tuesday’s chat, we asked everyone to share their brainstorming tips and how they store ideas to come back to at a later time. After all, we can’t risk forgetting those genius ideas that come out of nowhere!
A3a: I am ALWAYS brainstorming as I go throughout my day. All ideas go straight into @evernote while fresh. #ContentWritingChat
— Forrest Dylan Bryant (@fojazz) April 18, 2017
A3b: Over time, ideas in @evernote get fleshed out with links to supporting info, then rough outlines. #ContentWritingChat
— Forrest Dylan Bryant (@fojazz) April 18, 2017
Forrest said he brainstorms throughout the day. Whenever an idea pops up, he puts it right into Evernote so he knows where to find it later. Eventually, those ideas he saved gets fleshed out into a full piece of content. He begins adding links when needed to support information and turns it into a rough outline.
A3a: We’re all about collaboration at Evernote. We share and evaluate ideas together. #ContentWritingChat
— Pamela Rosen (@Pambieworld) April 18, 2017
A3b: Ideas are literally everywhere. They’re not all *good* ideas, so you need time to filter out the bad ones. #ContentWritingChat pic.twitter.com/IKRlyoRQKQ
— Pamela Rosen (@Pambieworld) April 18, 2017
Pamela knows the value of a team that collaborates, as that’s what they do at Evernote. They share and evaluate ideas together, which is a great way to brainstorm.
And as Pamela said, not all ideas are good. Sometimes you’ll find that something doesn’t fit your brand or audience or maybe it needs to come to life in a different format than you were anticipating. You have to take the time to separate the good ideas from the bad ones. Having a team by your side is a huge help for this!
A3b: I have a note in @evernote where I store all of my blog post ideas, which are organized by topic. #ContentWritingChat
— Rachel (@redheadrachel) April 18, 2017
Just like Forrest, I also rely on Evernote to store ideas. Whenever an idea for a blog post comes up, I save it in an Evernote notebook dedicated to any ideas that come up. I have a specific note that’s solely for blog posts and it’s organized by topic. This ensures I always know where to go to find that idea I had come up with.
A3: Brainstorming for me is a matter of reading and just living everyday life with eyes open! #contentwritingchat
— Elizabeth Greenberg (@BettaBeYou) April 18, 2017
For Elizabeth, brainstorming happens as she’s just going about her daily life. She knows that inspiration can strike at any time, so you just have to be open to letting those ideas flow.
A3. I carry a soft sided moleskine in my handbag at all times if an idea pops in my head. #ContentWritingChat https://t.co/lh2kFFg9QG
— Maggie Bizzell (@MaggieBizz) April 18, 2017
Since you never know when inspiration could strike, it always helps to have a notebook and pen on hand. (Or your phone!) Maggie likes to keep a Moleskine notebook in her handbag and jots down any ideas that come up.
A3: We practically sleep with a pen and paper, you never know when a good idea can hit! #ContentWritingChat
— Digital Natives Cast (@DgtlNativesCast) April 18, 2017
You just might want to keep a notebook beside your bed in case inspiration strikes in the middle of the night!
A3: We all have different methods around the office. I personally (@LexieKimball) prefer sticky notes & @trello. #contentwritingchat
— Netvantage Marketing (@netvantage) April 18, 2017
For Lexie, she relies on sticky notes and Trello to brainstorm and store ideas.
A3: We have brainstorming chats; put ideas into Google doc. Then we plan out timing & put THAT into content calendar.#ContentWritingChat https://t.co/AQIb2Y1ZIU
— ThinkSEM (@ThinkSEM) April 18, 2017
At ThinkSEM, the team has brainstorming chats. They then put al of their ideas into a Google doc. Once they’ve planned out the timing for their content, it goes into the final editorial calendar.
A3 We brainstorm as a team, prioritize & work on best ideas, shelving some for later and ditching others altogether #ContentWritingChat
— Shannon Mouton Gray (@ShannonRenee) April 18, 2017
Shannon also brainstorms and prioritizes ideas as a team. They then work on the best ideas and shelve others for later, while ditching the ones that just won’t work.
Q4: What does your writing process look like? Any secrets you can share?
Have you ever wanted to get an inside look into the writing process of other content creators? Here’s your chance! This is what some of our chat participants do to create amazing content:
A4a: TBH, I never outline anything. Not formally. It’s in my head, but writing it down just gets in the way. #ContentWritingChat
— Pamela Rosen (@Pambieworld) April 18, 2017
Pamela chooses not to outline her content first. This is the perfect example of why it’s important to do what works best for you. If you need to outline your content, go for it! Otherwise, you can skip this step if you find that it doesn’t help your overall process.
A4a: I keep outlines very rough. I need a direction but also enough freedom to evolve an idea as I write. #ContentWritingChat
— Forrest Dylan Bryant (@fojazz) April 18, 2017
On the other hand, Forrest does take the time to outline his content, but he keeps those outlines rough. He feels it gives him direction, but also the freedom to let everything develop as he writes.
@ExpWriters A4: I keep a schedule of due dates in Asana and work in phases to complete each task. #ContentWritingChat
— Jeff Reno(e) (@Renoe) April 18, 2017
For Jenn, she relies on having a set schedule to get his writing done. She creates a schedule of due dates in Asana and then works in phases to complete tasks. This is one great strategy to encourage writing productivity.
A4: I can never emphasize a quiet space enough! A warm cup of tea is the fuel that kickstarts the creative process… #contentwritingchat pic.twitter.com/o5Ra2mMvyT
— Mallorie Cloum (@malocloum) April 18, 2017
Mallorie said a quiet space is a necessity for her. This helps to eliminate distractions that could direct her attention away from writing. She also likes to have a warm cup of tea on hand as well.
A4: As a novice writer, having a collection of inspiring writing is just as important as research material for content. #ContentWritingChat https://t.co/dN13MYBP9l
— Lolitta Gevorkova (@lawlitta) April 18, 2017
Lolitta likes to have a collection of inspiring writing to refer to when needed. It’s a great way to get yourself in that writing mindset and to get you motivated.
A4 When I’m passionate about a topic, I like to jump right in and start drafting.The best ideas come with excitement. #ContentWritingChat
— Olivia Dello Buono (@oliviadello) April 18, 2017
When Olivia is passionate about a topic, she likes to dive right in. Sometimes it’s great to start writing something when that idea is still fresh and you’re still excited about it.
A4: Start off writing the main points I want to get across. Not expecting the draft to be perfect.Edit on the next round #contentwritingchat https://t.co/GZct8s9tlb
— Krissy Ruiz (@TheCraftGalaxy) April 18, 2017
Krissy starts by writing out the main points she wants to get across in her content. She brings up a great point that you shouldn’t expect the first draft to be perfect. Instead, focus on getting your ideas out and then edit later.
Q5: How can you best collaborate with a team when it comes to writing?
If you’re working with a team, you know there are advantages and disadvantages to having teammates writing alongside you. Here are some tips to help ensure the collaboration process goes smoothly:
A5a: We have a twice-weekly creative review mtg for all our writers, across teams! #ContentWritingChat
— Forrest Dylan Bryant (@fojazz) April 18, 2017
At Evernote, they have a twice-weekly meeting for all writers across the teams. This is a great way to ensure your team stays in touch and is able to easily communicate with one another.
A5a: Peer reviews are essential. We count on each other to make the content better. It’s about mutual respect & trust. #ContentWritingChat
— Pamela Rosen (@Pambieworld) April 18, 2017
A5b: Don’t get bunched up by constructive criticism, and don’t fall in love with your own words. Be open to others. #ContentWritingChat
— Pamela Rosen (@Pambieworld) April 18, 2017
As Pamela said, you should be able to count on one another to make content better. Don’t let any kind of constructive criticism get you down. You want to be open to what others have to say so you can implement their advice and improve your skills.
A5: First of all, be open to other ideas. Not having an open mind can really hurt the writing and editorial process. #contentwritingchat
— Netvantage Marketing (@netvantage) April 18, 2017
Lexie agrees about being open to other ideas. You should be willing to take advice that others give you.
A5: Schedule times to brainstorm ideas with your team. Give everyone space to speak up and share their thoughts. #ContentWritingChat
— Rachel (@redheadrachel) April 18, 2017
Schedule times for brainstorm meetings with your team. Make sure you also give everyone space to speak up and share their thoughts and ideas. Everyone needs to feel safe and willing to speak their mind when the time comes.
A5: Use an editorial calendar/planning tools: @trello, @evernote, @CoSchedule, @zoho – all helpful. #ContentWritingChat
— Tara M. Clapper (@irishtara) April 18, 2017
Tara relies on a few tools to help her out, including: Trello, Evernote, CoSchedule, and Zoho.
A5: For ideas: brainstorm IRL or via chat, etc. For proofing/editing: Google Docs. For getting along: stay open.#ContentWritingChat https://t.co/4chSaM1eNV
— ThinkSEM (@ThinkSEM) April 18, 2017
You can brainstorm ideas in real life or via online chats if you’re a remote team. At ThinkSEM, they rely on Google Docs to proof and edit content and they’re sure to stay open to what others have to share.
A5: Remember that it’s a TEAM! They all bring unique strengths to the table and nothing new happens if everyone agrees! #ContentWritingChat
— Jeff Higgins (@ItsJeffHiggins) April 18, 2017
This is great advice from Jeff. Remember that you’re a team and everyone has their own unique strengths. Don’t be afraid to speak out and share ideas even if they go against what everyone else is saying.
@writingchat A5: Separate to form your ideas. Get together to pitch, discuss, stop, collaborate, and listen. #ContentWritingChat pic.twitter.com/D86qgaBHob
— Berman Creative (@WeAreBerman) April 18, 2017
You can form ideas separately, but be sure to come together to discuss what you’ve come up with. You can pitch ideas, discuss, and collaborate with one another for everything to come together.
A5: It’s all about acceptance. Accept that any idea is good but fish out the best ones. We love using @trello as well! #ContentWritingChat https://t.co/DlJfsA6ke8
— Work It Social (@WorkItSocial) April 18, 2017
You also have to be willing to separate the good and bad ideas so you know what’s truly right for you to pursue.
Q6: When are you most productive at writing? What time of day do you write? Where do you like to write?
There are all kinds of factors that influence our writing productivity, including when and where we write. It’s helpful to consider what time of day you’re most productive for more involved tasks like writing and also the environment around you. Here’s what works for some of the participants in this week’s chat:
A6a: I’m most productive when I’m alone. Away from my desk. Preferably with some jazz. #ContentWritingChat pic.twitter.com/w6pFPtiobN
— Forrest Dylan Bryant (@fojazz) April 18, 2017
A6c. When I can’t get to a café, I fake it with @Coffitivity background noise, under my iTunes playlist. #ContentWritingChat
— Forrest Dylan Bryant (@fojazz) April 18, 2017
Forrest likes to be alone and away from his desk when it’s time to write. He also likes to have some jazz music playing in the background. Coffitivity is also great for giving you those cafe vibes from the comfort of your own home.
A6a: I’m a night owl. Obvs. I’m struggling right now! After 4 pm. The morning is for ideas, the eves for productivity. #ContentWritingChat pic.twitter.com/A8tmLzDsGF
— Pamela Rosen (@Pambieworld) April 18, 2017
Pamela said she’s definitely a night owl. She uses the morning for coming up with ideas, but is most productive at nighttime.
A6. Unfortunately, it’s at night and when the deadline is quickly approaching. #annoying #ContentWritingChat https://t.co/Mqgx7GrxsP
— Maggie Bizzell (@MaggieBizz) April 18, 2017
It seems the pressure of an impending deadline is what gets Maggie writing. She often finds herself writing late at night before her work needs to be done.
A6: Nothing like a good evening to dim the lights, turn on some good mood music, start writing! #ContentWritingChat pic.twitter.com/bi63Nh5e9X
— Digital Natives Cast (@DgtlNativesCast) April 18, 2017
An evening with the lights dimmed and good music sure sounds like a picturesque writing scene, doesn’t it?
A6 I’m most productive in the middle of the day but get my best ideas when I’m about to sleep. ?the where doesn’t matter #ContentWritingChat pic.twitter.com/VGEZ44lVnZ
— Tony Stephan (@OmnipoTony) April 18, 2017
Tony said he’s most productive during the middle of the day, but he finds his best ideas pop up when he’s about to go to sleep. All the more reason to keep a notebook and pen by your bed!
A6 Mornings are my most productive time. Mostly because the coffee hasn’t worn off……. ☕️☕️ #ContentWritingChat
— Olivia Dello Buono (@oliviadello) April 18, 2017
Olivia is most productive in the morning when her coffee is still giving her a much needed energy boost.
@ExpWriters A6: Ideally in the morning right after running. Running gives me lots of ideas. Morning or afternoon. Home. #ContentWritingChat
— Jeremy Murphy (@jeremypmurphy) April 18, 2017
For Jeremy, running is what gives him some of his best ideas. If you’ve hit a road block, get outside for a walk or run and see if it helps get those creative juices flowing.
@writingchat A6: I write all day. Train Commute, Work, Home, Couch, Bed.. Wherever, whenever. Can’t control inspiration. #ContentWritingChat pic.twitter.com/iAlE5sjQaK
— Jeff Reno(e) (@Renoe) April 18, 2017
Jenn takes every opportunity he gets to write. She writes on his train commute, at work, at home, on the couch, in bed, and anywhere she can. It’s all about seizing the opportunity when inspiration strikes.
A6
When inspiration
hits!
Have written in
Shower
Metro
Napkin @Starbucks
Even texted myself
thoughts I’ve written#ContentWritingChat https://t.co/SSApjMfV28
— Gabriela Cardoza (@CardozaGab) April 18, 2017
Gabriela is the same way. She writes whenever inspiration strikes!
Q7: Which tools do you rely on to stay on track with your writing tasks? How can Evernote help you?
There are plenty of tools available today that can help with writing productivity. Evernote is just one of those handy tools! Here are a few other suggestions and tips on how Evernote can help you out:
A7a: I love minimalist writing tools. And with #Evernote, my outline, to-do list, research & draft all live together. #ContentWritingChat
— Forrest Dylan Bryant (@fojazz) April 18, 2017
A7b: When I get Word docs, PDFs, Google Docs links, those go into @evernote too for easy finding later. #ContentWritingChat
— Forrest Dylan Bryant (@fojazz) April 18, 2017
Forrest keeps it simple when it comes to writing tools. He uses Evernote to outline content, create to-do lists, store research, and write drafts. Even when he receives Word documents, PDFs, and Google Doc links, he adds those to Evernote.
A7b: I can start something at work and finish it at home. No dragging my laptop home. GD, Evernote, and the Cloud FTW! #ContentWritingChat pic.twitter.com/TDt5JSabbt
— Pamela Rosen (@Pambieworld) April 18, 2017
Pamela loves using cloud-based tools so she can work from anywhere. Evernote and Google Docs allow you to do this with ease.
A7: I store post ideas in @evernote and write drafts there. I never write in WordPress because I lost a post once. #ContentWritingChat
— Rachel (@redheadrachel) April 18, 2017
For me, I like to write blog post drafts in Evernote. WordPress has crashed in the past, causing me to lost an entire post, so I never write there.
@ExpWriters A7 @Zoho, @googledocs for collaborative writing, & @googlecalendar for reminders. @evernote is awesome for note taking. #ContentWritingChat
— Julia McCoy ? (@JuliaEMcCoy) April 18, 2017
Julia uses Zoho and Google Docs for collaborative writing, Google Calendar for reminders, and Evernote for note taking.
A7: I LIVE in @googledocs & @evernote for blog & social media writing. I try not to overdo it w/ tools. Simplicity FTW. #ContentWritingChat https://t.co/TWaVai6Pkb
— Lolitta Gevorkova (@lawlitta) April 18, 2017
Lolitta relies on both Google Docs and Evernote for blog and social media writing.
A7: I don’t know what I’d do without the Pomodoro timer. #ContentWritingChat pic.twitter.com/j8yz3umREE
— Mallie Rust (@malliefe2o3) April 18, 2017
Mallie is a big fan of the Pomodoro technique and relies on a timer to keep her focused and on task.
A7 I use Google calendar to keep me on task. #ContentWritingChat pic.twitter.com/vFuGAF84t8
— Shannon Mouton Gray (@ShannonRenee) April 18, 2017
Shannon relies on Google Calendar to keep her on track with tasks that need to be completed.
A7.
Social!
Holds me accountable
& I can ask for feedback
-Polls
-Suggestions
-questions
-content preference#ContentWritingChat
— Gabriela Cardoza (@CardozaGab) April 18, 2017
Gabriela turns to social media to get feedback from her audience.
A7 Maybe old-fashioned, but @evernote is my ideas keeper & writing vault. 4 keeping track of progress, I do it manually #ContentWritingChat https://t.co/0Hb5YcJdQY
— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) April 18, 2017
Zala uses Evernote to store ideas and for writing.
A7: Each of the team members has their own method. We encourage everyone to be creative and know what’s best for them #ContentWritingChat https://t.co/Rff38BYK6H
— Work It Social (@WorkItSocial) April 18, 2017
A helpful reminder: know what’s best for YOU. The tool that works for someone else might not be the ideal one for your needs. It’s okay to test out a few to see what works best.
Q8: What final tip can you offer to help others step up their productivity when it comes to writing?
Last call for final tips! Before we ended the chat, we gave everyone the chance to share their top tip for others to walk away with. Here’s what some of them had to say:
A8c: And if you have to, block off writing time in your calendar so it doesn’t get filled up with meetings instead. #ContentWritingChat pic.twitter.com/sie9ilUzLf
— Pamela Rosen (@Pambieworld) April 18, 2017
Block off time in your calendar for writing so you know you have ample time to get it done.
A8a: Remember, the first draft is always crap. Don’t let that slow you down. #ContentWritingChat
— Forrest Dylan Bryant (@fojazz) April 18, 2017
A8b: Take care of your brain with breaks, walks, meditation, laughter. #ContentWritingChat pic.twitter.com/Gcuaodzlia
— Forrest Dylan Bryant (@fojazz) April 18, 2017
As Forrest said, the first draft is always crap. You can’t expect the first draft of a blog post to be perfect. That’s what the editing phase is for. Instead, you should focus on getting the content out and editing once you’ve completed your writing.
He also suggests taking time for self-care with breaks, walks, meditation, and plenty of laughter.
A8 Writers WRITE, so get to it. It doesn’t have to be perfect from the start. That’s what editors are here for. #ContentWritingChat pic.twitter.com/uT8tSrxqmq
— Shannon Mouton Gray (@ShannonRenee) April 18, 2017
Shannon agrees with Forrest and encourages you to not obsess over perfection. You can fix up your content in the editing process or have an editor handle it for you.
A8) Don’t seek perfection; writing and editing are separate things. We rarely edit our spoken speech! Express yourself. #ContentWritingChat https://t.co/y1m7Nh2hnL
— Jeremy Bond (@JeremyDBond) April 18, 2017
Another reminder to quit seeking perfection. Jeremy said you need to focus on expressing yourself.
A8: Spend your time writing about things you’re actually interested in, everything will end up better that way #ContentWritingChat
— Digital Natives Cast (@DgtlNativesCast) April 18, 2017
Be passionate about the topics you’re writing about because it shows through in the final result.
A8: Find what works for you. Try different methods. It took me a very long time to figure out what works best for me. #contentwritingchat
— Netvantage Marketing (@netvantage) April 18, 2017
Find the strategies and tools that work best for YOU. Don’t be afraid to experiment until you find what clicks.
A8 Writers WRITE, so get to it. It doesn’t have to be perfect from the start. That’s what editors are here for. #ContentWritingChat pic.twitter.com/uT8tSrxqmq
— Shannon Mouton Gray (@ShannonRenee) April 18, 2017
Whether it’s Gary Vaynerchuck or someone else that gets you fired up, a dose of motivation is sure to help you start creating.
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