30 Days to Get Better at Writing
Anything can happen…
I’ve heard it takes 28–30 days to build a new habit more times than I could count. Truthfully, I don’t know where this figure came up with. Though, I think it holds some weight and helps the mind adapt to a new regular.
Today, I completed the last day of a 30-day Linkedin sprint. Honestly, I have transformed in more ways than one.
It was chocked full of learning, inspiration, and growth. On some days, it was hard, but I didn’t want to break my streak. I pulled inspiration for content from the deepest depths of my life experiences. And as I got the momentum going, it turned out to be rather easy on most days.
It taught me some valuable realities…
- Anyone can improve their writing habit by writing daily
- Finding inspiration in unique ways forces you to get better and more creative
- It’s possible to come up with high-quality content when you don’t want to
- Consistency raises your work ethic
- Being open to constructive criticism is the individual’s responsibility
- Anything is possible with grit
Honest review: the course kicked my ass, but in a good way. It gave me the tools and guidance I needed to get the ball rolling.
As a natural-born extrovert, I always have a lot to say. As you could imagine, writing short-form didn’t come innately. Using fragments sent me into a frenzy and sent a chill down my spine.
After all, that isn’t the way I learned to write.
But short-form on Linkedin is what people will read. They are not there to indulge in long-form essays. It just isn’t the “vibe” of the platform.
It was difficult to edit my post down to the bare bones.
It felt…naked.
In time, it became easier and I was able to write concisely on my first attempt.
Now, I understand brisk, snappy copy.
How brilliant it is to aim for a 5th-grade reading level. Because that’s what ‘sells.’
Being concise is a trademark of excellent writing. And to be frank, it made me realize that truly anyone can be a writer. You just need to practice a lot, learn from experts, and be okay with making a fool of yourself as you publicly practice.
We live in a digital age where anyone can go viral.
Though, if this virality and upward momentum are not nurtured responsibly, it can just as easily melt away.
I’ll probably take a break from posting on Linkedin every single day. (That is, until the next sprint.)
But I will continue posting regularly and growing my network there.
30 days later, and I couldn’t be happier for how I have improved myself in more ways than one.
Have you ever decided to take on a new challenge? One that’s mildly terrifying and may cause you to fail? That’s the kind I invite you to try.
You might just end up a different person.
Best,
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P.S. If you decide to sign up for Tom’s May sprint (which I highly recommend doing), then please let him know I sent you! See you on Linkedin.😉
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