What I’ve Learned from Writing 300 Articles
300 was never the goal — it just happened!
My goal for the year was to write at least 50 articles.
So far, I’ve exceeded my goal by a multiple of six, and I couldn’t be more proud of myself. This article does not say that quantity is greater than quality because we all know that isn’t true.
Instead, I plan on sharing some of the things I’ve learned from writing nearly as many articles as days there are in the year. 300 is quite a bit of writing! But others post a ton, such as Tim Denning and Matt Lillywhite.
Let’s dive right into my 300+ article journey.
Write What YOU Want
Although I’ve produced 300+ articles, I don’t consider myself an expert by any means. By not labeling myself as a top writer, I give myself the leeway to write about anything I want.
Some days it’s running, others it’s self-improvement.
Whatever it is that excites you, write about it.
The only way you’ll get better at writing is if you get the practice writing. There’s no use in trying to write something you’re not interested in either — that’s how you’ll get writer's block.
Some people talk about sticking to a niche, so your audience knows what to expect from you. They’re not completely wrong.
It helps to stay somewhat narrow on a topic, but many writers still make a giant impact while writing about a wide variety of topics.
A Flow State is Advantageous
When you’re in a flow state, you’ll be writing, and you won’t be able to stop.
Some days, I can write three or four articles because my ideas are popping, and I don’t want to lose my thoughts.
You can achieve a flow state by putting noise-canceling headphones in, minimizing distractions, and not overthinking.
The flow state is where the majority of my productivity comes from. It’s not from 8 hours in front of a computer all day. Instead, it’s two or three hours of intense focus where everything else is blurred into the background.
If you’ve never been in the flow state, then you haven’t experienced your full productivity potential. Once you experience a flow state, you’ll get addicted and want to stay in the moment 24/7.
Run Experiments Every Article
In all 300+ articles I’ve written, there’s been something new every time.
In every single article I write, I do something unique : a spicy introduction, a simplistic conclusion, or a spicy quotation.
When you let loose and write to experiment, you’ll grow exponentially.
If I stuck to the same blueprints as I did when I first began writing, then I wouldn’t have grown as much as I have today.
To write the same way, every single time means to be stagnant. Sure, you can improve your writing, but when you stick to the same routine and the same style, and you’re still not a top-writer, then maybe it’s time to try something new.
Every article is another opportunity for you to practice a new style and attract a new audience member.
Take chances and take risks because you never know what’s going to pop off!
The Trifecta
Here’s to 300+ more articles in the future!
Writing is a long-term game that you are encouraged to hold onto!
Let all of your worries and expectations go out the window.
Just write and never ever quit. It’s worth the journey!
- Write about what you want.
- Get into a flow state if you can.
- Run experiments in every article.
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