5 Simple Habits That Put You Ahead of 99% of Online Writers

This works better than hoping to go viral

Most writers on this platform are delusional.

They think success comes from a viral post. They obsess over trending tactics, hacking algorithms, and waste their time doing more research.

Meanwhile, they ignore the boring stuff that actually works.

I've been writing online for 10 years. I've built a 6-figure business from my keyboard, writing in a $200 worn-out recliner.

And I've watched thousands of writers flame out because they focused on the wrong things.

Here's what separates the 1% who make it from the 99% who quit after three months.

(Okay, I made these numbers up – but you get the point, right?)

Write this number of words

Simple.

But most of you don't do it.

You wait for inspiration. You need the perfect app. You convince yourself you’ll write "when they have more time."

Baboon poop.

Writing 500 words takes 14.5 minutes if you type at an average speed (35 words per minute).

Want to speed it up? Talk and use AI to transcribe what you say. That's 125 words per minute.

Writing is thinking. The more you write, the clearer your thoughts become. The clearer your thoughts, the better your content.

Writing is thinking. The more you write, the clearer your thoughts become. The clearer your thoughts, the better your content.

Do you have 15 minutes to grow your business?

Publish 1 blog post a week

Another crazy tactic.

Here's some math for you.

If you write 500 words daily, that's 3,500 words per week. Enough for 3-4 solid blog posts.

I'm only asking for one per week. So people know you exist. So you slowly build up your content library.

But again, most of you are perfectionists. I was one of them.

You write one post, edit it 47 times, and publish it 3 weeks later. By then, they've lost all momentum.

Your first posts will suck. That's fine. Your 50th post will be better than your first. Your 100th will be better than your 50th.

But you can't get to post 100 without publishing post 1.

I published garbage for years. Looking back at my early stuff makes me cringe. But those terrible posts taught me more about writing than any course ever could.

The internet rewards consistency, not perfection.

Engage with your audience for 30 minutes

Are you writing on social media or on Substack?

(Yes, Substack Notes is social media.)

Then don't be stupid.

Don't post content and disappear. You need to engage first or you'll stay invisible until the end of your life.

Spend 30 minutes daily commenting on other people's Notes.

Your content might be brilliant. But if nobody sees it, it doesn't matter.

Send newsletter 2-3 times a week

This is where most people lose their minds.

They work their booty off to build an email list. Then they email it once a month. Or worse – never.

It's as stupid as buying a property to rent out but never looking for a tenant.

Your email list is your most valuable asset. That's where you build a strong relationship and can sell your stuff without getting shadowbanned.

But the gurus have screwed up with your mind. They made you think each newsletter has to be a "value-packed 2,500-word essay"

Garbage.

An email can be 200-300 words. In fact, shorter emails are better because people have shorter attention spans.

I send daily emails to over 12,000 people. Each email takes me 5-10 minutes to write. That's less time than most people spend scrolling Instagram.

Email your list.

Release 1 new offer every month

Are you creating content without ever selling anything?

LOL.

If you want to make money from a small audience, you need offers. Just commit to launching something new every month like I do.

This could be:

• A $200-400 a la carte course

• A $497 coaching program

• A $1,997 done-for-you service

It doesn't matter what it is. What matters is that you're consistently creating things people can buy.

Most creators overthink this.

They spend six months building the "perfect" course. Meanwhile, I've launched six different offers.

The market will teach you faster than your brain ever will.

Each offer is a learning experience. Some will flop. Others will surprise you. But you can't learn what works until you put something out there.

Stop waiting for the perfect moment. Start launching.

Let me kick your booty one more time

These 5 habits aren't sexy.

They won't get you featured in Forbes, go viral, or make you an overnight sensation.

But they'll put you ahead of 99% of writers who are broke and beg anons on the internet to buy them a cup of coffee.

Now, pick up your Google Calendar and start executing.

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