Ollie on Work Nicolas Cole - How to Become a Digital Writer
Jun 8, 2022
Nicolas Cole, one of the biggest writers online, shares insights on overcoming fear in writing, generating ideas, choosing platforms, and the importance of structure. They discuss the birth of Ship 30 for 30, a writing program that helps people start writing online. Learn how to overcome writer's block, niche down in business and writing, and the myth of work-life balance.
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Start With Why To Beat Writing Fear
- Ask yourself why you want to write and be brutally honest about the real motive.
- Align your expectations to that motive to reduce fear and make clearer choices.
Use Daily Publishing To Build Skill
- Build a daily publishing habit with short, repeatable pieces to escape initial friction.
- Use accountability and small formats (atomic essays) to learn core digital writing skills fast.
Turn Writing Into A Product Track
- Focus early on one clear outcome like 'make your first dollar' after you commit to writing.
- Build next-stage offers (digital product, course) as guided tracks rather than scattershot goals.