Summary

The website content provides insights into enhancing one's writing and marketing skills on Medium, with a focus on creating compelling headlines, engaging openings, and building an audience, featuring advice from experienced writers like Cynthia Marinakos and Linda Caroll.

Abstract

The article emphasizes the importance of crafting strong headlines to capture readers' attention, suggesting that even the best writing may go unnoticed without an effective headline. It offers guidance on writing headlines that are not only attention-grabbing but also convey the essence of the content. Additionally, the article stresses the significance of a captivating opening to retain reader interest. It highlights the role of tags and topics in gaining visibility on Medium and achieving 'Top Writer' status. Furthermore, the piece discusses strategies for audience building, ensuring that readers are inclined to return to an author's work. The advice is presented as part of a self-improvement series, with the author, Rasheed Hooda, sharing personal experiences and recommending resources for further learning.

Opinions

The author, Rasheed Hooda, holds Cynthia Marinakos and Linda Caroll in high regard, considering them "two of the best brains on Medium" for advice on writing and marketing.
Tags on Medium are considered "VERY, VERY IMPORTANT" by Linda Caroll, as they contribute to earning 'Top Writer' status and increasing an author's visibility.
The author believes that a strong headline is crucial for getting readers to notice your work, while a compelling opening is essential to keep them engaged.
Audience building is seen as a critical component of a writer's success, with the author providing a "5-Step Guide to Audience Building for Authors, Artists, and Artisans."
Rasheed Hooda advocates for personal growth and self-reflection, as evidenced by his contributions to the ILLUMINATION community and his own writings on freedom, entrepreneurship, and travel.

Self-Improvement: Making money — #ILLUMINATION

3 Tips to Make More Money with Your Writing

From two of the best brains on Medium on the subject.

Who are these brains, and what do they have to say?

Patience, Grasshopper, patience.

I enjoy reading, and I am getting my money’s worth on Medium, and more. I peruse through the list on my Medium app and add stories to my reading list, hoping to get to them soon.

A couple of days ago, I wrote a story about multitasking and decided to take my own advice. I am setting aside time for reading and time for writing so that I can do both.

Speaking of writing, here are some of the gems I found.

We are writers, and we can use some guidance to help us become better writers and marketers so that we can make more money.

I came across a couple of good stories on writing headlines by Cynthia Marinakos. She is the best.

What Famous Startup Taglines Can Teach You About Headlines

These 10 software-tool value propositions in a nutshell will make your writing more concise

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How to Write Awesome Headlines From Your Endings

10 examples to show you exactly how this works

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And here is one I just saw that I haven’t read yet, but based on what I know about her, I’ll recommend site unseen. I intend to read it as soon as I get a chance.

How to Write Joyful Headlines That Comfort Amidst Crisis

Learn the qualities of positive headlines and 40 powerful words to bring light to your readers

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Now that you know how to write great headings, what’s next?

9 Ways to Open with a Bang and Keep Your Readers Reading

Your headline gets them. Your opening keeps them.

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I have been following Linda Caroll since I started writing on Medium, and I get her newsletter as well. She is a storehouse of writing and marketing wisdom. She says tags are essential on Medium. VERY, VERY IMPORTANT. They earn you top writer status. So are topics. What’s the difference? Is there a difference? I am so glad you asked.

Medium Top Writer Tags

A comprehensive list of the Medium top writer tags that can be displayed on your profile

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Alright, you hooked them and reeled them in, how about keeping them coming back?

5-Step Guide to Audience Building for Authors, Artists and Artisans.

Good marketing happens where hearts meet

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I hope you enjoy these gems as much as I did.

My three Takeaways

1You must have strong headlines to grab your reader’s attention. You can spend all your time developing skills, conducting research, and writing a compelling copy, but a lousy headline means nobody will ever see it.

2Once you got them to click on your enticing headline, you have to make sure they read your story. Your opening line has to grab their attention, or they’ll be out of there faster than shi*t through a goose.

3Okay, so they like your work, and they may even check out your profile, but unless you have a way to reach them directly, there is no guarantee that they will ever see your work again. And that would be a shame.

Day twenty of the 30-day challenge. My theme: Self-improvement

As always, thank you for reading. And here are some more stories.

How to Challenge Yourself to be More

The subtle art of self-reflection

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Writing Business

Follow Richard Branson’s success formula.

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How I Wrote a Book in 30 Days

And why it took almost two years to publish it?

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Rasheed Hooda is a published author and a regular contributor to ILLUMINATION, a writers’ community on Medium where writers support each other.

He is a self-proclaimed weirdo who lives a Freedom Lifestyle and writes about related topics — Travel (a top writer), Personal Growth, Freedom, and entrepreneurship. (Get the Newsletter)

“You can let others tell you what it means to be successful, or you can decide it for yourself.”