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5. Be real.
This “vulnerability” is what makes a reader relate and a story stick.
It’s how writers build an empathetic connection with readers. It’s human. And it can’t be faked.
If you write in a voice that is not your own, it begins to plant a question in the reader’s mind that, with time, widens from a crack to a chasm.
The reader starts to wonder: Where is this coming from? I’ve seen this before — are you copying someone else? What’s the real reason you wrote this?
Do this instead: Honesty, articulated crisply by a self-aware person, is always interesting to read, watch, or listen to.
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1. Be early.
It pays to be early to a new platform. New community and content platforms are being created almost every month. As platforms get more and more users (like medium today), it becomes harder and harder for Holeshot. If you’re a newcomer, you’ll be able to find a personal account or a publication wi...
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3. Be different.
Differentiation is fundamental in any economy with competition: In order for any new endeavor to succeed, it must be remarkably different. So when you enter a new community like Medium or another platform, your work has to stand out. Pick your niche (the one you love and have expertise in), and s...
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Medium is not alone.
There's no recipe or guarantee to make it big on any platform. But lessons from personal experience and research can help you save time. Focus plus time leads to growth. Growth leads to opportunities. And opportunities can change your life. If you want to grow your Footprint on a platform or anot...
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2. Be good.
In short, do your best work. People like to read things that are just good.
Being good means being skilled, knowledgeable, and passionate about improving your craft.
Being early is a helpful strategy to get out in front of your niche on a platform, but if you aren’t skilled, you’ll fa...
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