The 3 Most-Asked Questions From Newbie Writers (And Their Answers You Should Know)

How to write like one of the big ones.

After being a pilot, being a writer is the second most popular career aspiration.

Are you one of these people dreaming of becoming a writer?

Do you want to earn your money by writing?

Do you don’t have any idea where to start?

Then you have some questions that need to be answered.

Let me help you with that.

Why?

Because I’ve been earning my money writing for the last four years, and I’ve seen many writers (and their business models) during this time.

Here are the 3 most-asked questions from newbie writers and their answers.

How often should I write?

As often as you can.

If you ask yourself this question, you’re thinking too much about monetizing it. I’ve been there, too.

But money is always a bad motivation. Especially, if you want to do something creative.

If you’re passionate about writing, you already know:

the more, the better.

Because let’s be honest: you’ll probably suck in the beginning. Just like I did or sometimes still do. The only solution for that?

Writing more.

It’s not even reading more.

Yes, reading helps, but writing is better. Because only writing gives you the practice to become a writer.

How do you think a musician becomes a musician?

By making music over and over again. Sure, this person has to learn the basics and even advanced strategies, but more than anything else, this person has to practice.

The same goes for you.

Don’t overthink. Start writing.

First, you need to figure out if writing is for you.

Or if you’re only in love with the idea.

If it sticks, you keep writing.

If it doesn’t, you can do something else and save a lot of time.

Write as much as you can.

What should I write about?

Or: what’s the perfect niche, I can make the most money in?

To answer this question, let me ask you a different question:

Let’s say you get offered a job that pays you super well but involves doing something you don’t like that’s close to your passions. Would you do it?

If your answer is yes, then look up the most profitable niches, like:

• iGaming
• Finances
• Copy
• Ultimate guides
• eBooks

and go ahead.

However, if your answer is no, then do something else instead.

Write about anything you like.

There are many people writing about whatever, although it doesn’t seem like it. Why?

Because these people have recurring themes.

Somewhere, I read that Eve Arnold only writes about:

• her 9 to 5
• her passion for writing
• her dogs

I thought about it and I think it’s true. Because these are her recurring themes. But in between these three big topics, there are 1 million different things. And that’s what makes a good writer.

When you write enough, at some point, you’ll come back to a certain set of themes. Because these themes characterize you. And that’s what your readers are here for.

To answer the question:

For profit: pick a niche, and write in that niche only.

For passion (and long-term profit): write about anything that’s relevant to you.

How do I deal with writer’s block?

You write some more.

But before you complain this is counter-intuitive, hear me out. Every time you start writing, it’s like standing up from bed, yawning a single time, and jumping straight into ice-cold water. Every time.

Even successful writers experience that.

Of course, the more often you do it, the more probable you can adapt to it faster. But you have to remember it will always be uncomfortable.

When you know that, you can do something about it.

What?

You get moving. Start to write.

Don’t just float in cold water or look at a blank screen.

Start writing.

About what?

When you have an idea, start outlining this idea on paper. Sooner than later, you’ll find out in which direction you want to go.

If you don’t have an idea, start by solving a problem.

Look at the problems surrounding you.

• How can get people in shape?
• How to save money?
• Why do people experience writer’s block?
• Why is selling the idea of quick fame and money so popular?

Inspiration surrounds you every day. Often you don’t even have to find it if you keep your ears and eyes open. Yesterday, I met with friends for dinner and only during this, I had the idea for three new posts.

Not because I’m super clever, but because I’m awake.

Writer’s block feeds on you not starting to write. As soon as you get going, you’ll see how things get easier.

In the end, being a writer is much simpler than you think. It all boils down to writing some more. Because with more writing you:

• find out if you’re passionate about writing
• get the practice you need
• find the topics you like
• and overcome writer’s block.