Generating content ideas by changing the audience can lead to a variety of ideas from a single topic.
Being specific and credible is essential in writing to create a deeper resonance and connection with readers.
Using frameworks, stories, actionable tips, and thread threads can help writers create engaging and valuable content.
Deep dives
Generating endless ideas by changing the audience
The endless idea generator helps writers come up with ideas by changing the audience they are writing for. By twisting the 'Four Who' and 'So That' knobs, writers can create multiple ideas from a single topic. For example, writing digital writing tips for college students, marketing managers, CEOs, and first-time authors opens up a wide range of audiences with different needs and interests.
The importance of specificity and credibility in writing
To be successful in writing, it's crucial to be specific and credible. By honing in on a specific audience, such as beginners or college students, and tailoring the content directly to them, writers can create a deeper resonance and connection with their readers. Additionally, credibility is multifaceted and can be acquired by being an expert in the field, curating insights from other experts, or sharing personal experiences. Specificity and credibility work hand in hand to make the content more appealing and valuable to the intended audience.
Using frameworks, stories, tips, and thread threads for impactful writing
There are four effective approaches to writing: frameworks, stories, actionable tips, and thread threads. Frameworks provide a step-by-step guide to solving a problem, stories engage readers by teasing the beginning and end, actionable tips offer practical advice based on personal experiences, and thread threads compile a series of related posts into one comprehensive resource. These approaches help writers create engaging and valuable content that resonates with their audience and attracts readers.
Specificity and Clarity Lead to Engaging Writing
When writing, it is essential to be specific and clear about the topic or message you want to convey. Vague or unclear writing can confuse readers and lead to a lack of engagement. By choosing a specific path, such as providing actionable tips or analyzing trends, writers can ensure that their content remains focused and achieves its purpose.
Practicing in Public and Gathering Feedback
Writing in a public forum, such as on social media platforms like Twitter, allows writers to receive feedback and engage with readers. By writing consistently and in a public space, rather than secluding oneself while writing, writers can gather valuable data about what their audience wants, refine their writing skills, and create content that resonates with readers. This practice enables writers to learn from their audience and develop a loyal following over time.
This is the replay of our Ship 30 for 30 Digital Writing Fundamentals webinar.
In this session, we break down some of our core digital writing frameworks and teach you how to generate 100+ content ideas in just 30 minutes, how to write viral-worthy Twitter threads, why you should make your content skimmable, and tons more!
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