Brilliant reminder, Matt. Consistency compounds faster when you stop worshipping “perfect” drafts. I’ve seen solopreneurs triple their visibility once they treat writing like reps, not art.
Your post resonates with me and has inspired me to tighten my process, especially with using three types of posts and creating the headline first. I’m off to write my posts faster and more successfully than ever. When I can create a post in 25 minutes. I’ll jump for joy. Thank you.
I never thought to settle my post title (and subtitle) first rather than after. But that does make a lot of sense because the writer should be able to describe their post in a nutshell before they write it, with clean simple, and attractive words.
I’ve been blogging since 2021, and a lot has changed since then, especially in SEO. Do you think people still read purely informational content now that AI is everywhere? Should we make our posts more personal and experience-based? I’m taking the personal approach, but I’m still not sure if I’m doing it right.
I think using AI to write the post isn't real writing. People want to read people, not what a computer generated.
Also, when it comes to blog templates, I've never found writing templates to be that useful. If I have something to say, I say it in my own words without some prefabricated "paint-by-the-numbers" outline.
Thanks for this. I've been trying to adapt my blog writing to speed things up but your point got having set structures or templates is likely the key I've been missing out overlooking. I'll give it a try
You have to be constantly selling, otherwise people will think all you offer is free content and will be repulsed when you do finally send them an offer.
Hmm ok. I mean, I do write and sell books as well which my subscribers know. I've just been wondering how to transition into online courses (and what format too, but that's a separate issue)
You may need to define your question about transitioning more before I could attempt to answer that.
One approach here on Substack is that you can use Substack to send out emails to just subscribers without posting to your site. So you can "advertise" that way, telling your subscribers, "hey, I have a course you might be interested in." Of course, your course (of course) needs to be hosted elsewhere.
As for what format, it can be an email course (they get an email every day) or on a platform like Circle. I think you have to decide if you want to build a community or if you just want people to buy something from you.
And of course, your course can also be a book. Or you can turn your books into courses.
Love this 😀 ❤. Makes my life easier!
Love your advice especially the you don't have to reinvent the wheel each time.
Brilliant reminder, Matt. Consistency compounds faster when you stop worshipping “perfect” drafts. I’ve seen solopreneurs triple their visibility once they treat writing like reps, not art.
Glad it resonated, Aun
Thanks Matt, I'll be trying this.
let me know how it goes
Thank you! Very helpful article
Great advice as always, Matt. I was surprised by your advice on titles. I'll surely try it. Thanks.
enjoy
Good input. Thanks.
Have you been spying on me?? 😂😂 Very good advice. Practice makes perfect, but dont aim for perfect, get publishing!
Your post resonates with me and has inspired me to tighten my process, especially with using three types of posts and creating the headline first. I’m off to write my posts faster and more successfully than ever. When I can create a post in 25 minutes. I’ll jump for joy. Thank you.
glad to hear that.
Matt,
I never thought to settle my post title (and subtitle) first rather than after. But that does make a lot of sense because the writer should be able to describe their post in a nutshell before they write it, with clean simple, and attractive words.
Thanks for the advice.
Glad it resonated, J.
I’ve been blogging since 2021, and a lot has changed since then, especially in SEO. Do you think people still read purely informational content now that AI is everywhere? Should we make our posts more personal and experience-based? I’m taking the personal approach, but I’m still not sure if I’m doing it right.
personality and first-hand insights are the most valuable for sure
I like this outline you laid out
glad it resonated
Great advice, thanks Matt!
glad to hear that
I think using AI to write the post isn't real writing. People want to read people, not what a computer generated.
Also, when it comes to blog templates, I've never found writing templates to be that useful. If I have something to say, I say it in my own words without some prefabricated "paint-by-the-numbers" outline.
I respect that, but disagree. And you know what? I think that’s okay.
Because some people will resonate with your approach.
Thanks for the kind comment and restack, Professor.
Thanks for this. I've been trying to adapt my blog writing to speed things up but your point got having set structures or templates is likely the key I've been missing out overlooking. I'll give it a try
Btw as a side question: how do you sell courses etc to your email list without pushing people away? Or being too "salesy"?
don’t make it about your product. make it about the idea.
I think the answer is you don't.
You have to be constantly selling, otherwise people will think all you offer is free content and will be repulsed when you do finally send them an offer.
agreed
Hmm ok. I mean, I do write and sell books as well which my subscribers know. I've just been wondering how to transition into online courses (and what format too, but that's a separate issue)
You may need to define your question about transitioning more before I could attempt to answer that.
One approach here on Substack is that you can use Substack to send out emails to just subscribers without posting to your site. So you can "advertise" that way, telling your subscribers, "hey, I have a course you might be interested in." Of course, your course (of course) needs to be hosted elsewhere.
As for what format, it can be an email course (they get an email every day) or on a platform like Circle. I think you have to decide if you want to build a community or if you just want people to buy something from you.
And of course, your course can also be a book. Or you can turn your books into courses.
Great thanks, given me a lot to think about :)
My DMs are open if you want to talk further.