My Story was a Success: The World’s Richest People are Problem Solvers
3 questions writers ask themselves to guarantee your success too
The best writers read. Then they implement what they have learned as soon as possible.
I had a conversation in the comment section with a fellow writer about why I believed his article did so well. It went viral-ish, mine did too and we both had no idea why. But I think I figured some of it out.
My only guess as to why our stories did so well, is because medium is incestuous. I found that writing about writing always performed well if you’re offering a solution to a problem everyone is going through.
Writers LOVE to read about how to be seen, improve and the obstacles in the way of that goal.
What stood out the most in his reply was this quote:
“The world’s richest people are problem solvers”
-Lindo Shandu
This quote is Genius!
The best ideas are simple and easy to understand…it’s like the paradox in the saying “the best things in life are free”
From now on, I will first write all my stories from that perspective, asking myself:
1.What problems do people have?
2.How can I solve it?
3. How do I relate to people having those problems or context the story in some form so they relate to my problem?
If you carry that kind of perspective in other areas of your life you are more likely to succeed.
The world’s richest people are problem solvers
Problem
Lindo Shandu story posted a relatable problem:
Solution
I created a solution by piggybacking his story and answering the question he was asking:
As a result, my story was a success, if you read it and have more ideas as to why, please leave a comment below. But what struck me and why I clicked on Lindo Shandu’s story was:
- It was relatable because his story resonated with what I was already feeling.
2. The thumbnail…surprisingly, (I didn’t think I would care about something as superfluous as a thumbnail but) it expressed the frustration I was going through
3. Then when I read it, It was pure, raw and authentic. I felt your honesty, I was as if you were speaking to me and only me. The kind of conversation you would have standing in the kitchen at a friend’s house party over drinks.
The last tip is:
Evoking emotion increases relatability. At least it does for me. I guess my secret sauce for getting ideas on what to write about is offering insight into other writers’ pieces when I am passionate about what they have written.
I have no doubt that starting an article with “For Pete's sake” garners immediate attention. That phrase alone is an emotional one and it was exactly what I felt.
Thank God somebody wrote was on my mind!
I wrote another whole article based on Lindo Shandu quote “Don’t forget to NOT clap at all, When you Don’t Feel Like It” Dealing with my clapping anxiety:
Also, I want to add that when you follow someone, take the time to read what they have written. Obviously, you followed them because they inspired you in some way. If they say anything that inspired you, it helps the writer and reader when leaving a comment because the process makes you stop and think about what has been read.
The best writers read. Then they implement what they have learned as soon as possible.
More writing tips from other writers that I love:
From Autistic Widower: 5 Simple Proofreading Tips
My work is rarely error-free, but it would be even worse if I did not do these things
From Merio Wade: 3 Simple Steps for Overcoming Writers Block.
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