Summary

The article emphasizes the importance of focusing on the quality of writing over the quantity of articles produced, especially in the context of Facebook groups and organic traffic.

Abstract

The article "Why Should Quality Matter over Quantity?" argues that writers should prioritize the quality of their content rather than the number of articles they publish. It suggests that true critique is essential for understanding the value of one's writing, which is often absent in Facebook groups where even subpar articles may receive praise. The author warns against relying solely on social media for viewership, as sudden changes in group policies could disrupt the writer's visibility. Moreover, the article highlights the importance of having returning readers as an indicator of writing success, advocating for content that is engaging and provides clear, unique messages. While acknowledging the necessity of SEO for attracting readers, the article insists that quality writing is crucial for retaining them. The author encourages writers to produce fewer, high-quality articles that will have a lasting impact, drawing a parallel to preferring one quality shirt over multiple cheap ones.

Opinions

The author believes that Facebook groups can give a false sense of appreciation for low-quality articles, as they lack true critique.
Relying on social media for views is seen as risky due to potential policy changes that could affect content exposure.
Quality writing is defined not just by grammar and formatting but by the ability to engage readers and convey a unique message clearly.
The article suggests that a focus on quality, even if it results in fewer articles, will benefit writers in the long term, as opposed to a high quantity of low-quality work.
The author is not against earning from writing but emphasizes that the pursuit of money should not overshadow the craft of writing itself.
A metaphor is used to illustrate the preference for a single high-quality item over multiple low-quality ones, likening it to the choice between a $20 quality shirt and 20 cheap shirts.
The author posits that true writers must struggle in an environment where the focus on earning can overshadow the value of quality writing.
The article concludes that producing quality work will lead to proficiency and the ability to balance quality and quantity over time.

Why Should Quality Matter over Quantity?

Every writer’s focus should be quality over quantity.

The biggest challenge is how to know it? That you are actually writing quality. Only the true critique can let you know about your writing.

But my main concern is about the Facebook groups.

Facebook groups always confuse you. The biggest drawback of Facebook groups is, your shit articles can be appreciated too by the readers. Because no one is gonna give the true critique of your writings there.

If you see any future in writing, then write for your readers. If you have a full dependency on views from social media. That is for sure. It is a “give and take’’ relationship, nothing else.

Suppose tomorrow morning you wake up and see in the Facebook groups that there is some violation issue. No one can post their links in groups.

How do you expect yourself to get views on your articles?

Because, as you write articles, after the publishing of 8–9 days, your articles are dead.

How they are gonna benefit you then?

If you don’t have any of your true readers apart from the “give and take’’ relationship.

In, Facebook or any other social media Group. Suppose you post an article in the group. Then other people post their article in the comment section. They are reading or maybe just clapping and the same you are reacting with theirs.

Will this relationship work for the next article too?

OR Will you find another same relationship for the next one too?

What the shit is it?

Organic traffic

Organic traffic might not help you to earn on this platform. Because you need, the only member’s reader. If you can SEO your articles. That is great. But without quality, you can’t retain your readers.

Returning readers

If you don’t have returning readers. You are lacking somewhere in your writing. Whatever you write, just write for your readers. Not for sake of the increasing the number of your articles. There are so many great writers. They have written for readers. The only earning from writing is killing the real talent. Because of the money involved in writing, people come to write just for the sake of money. And the true writer suffers while earning their bread and butter. I am not against earning from your writing. If you are a full-time writer. Then how your food will come to your table?

But true writers have to struggle a lot there. Write less, but focus on quality.

Quality is not only-

A perfect piece of grammar, A proper formatting of paragraphs, proper headlines and etc.

These are the essential part of your writing. But not the full definition of quality.

The quality is -

A unique message in your words. How clear the perspective is, that you want to tell? The information you want to pass to your reader, how engaging it is for your reader. Is it passing the exact information that you are about to pass? How engaging your writing is, if the reader starts reading it from the first paragraph, the reader should scroll it to the last paragraph. Make your reader quench to read more of your work. That is the quality.

If you are writing one article instead of three or four in a week. In the same way in a month you are producing four articles. Trust me, those 4 articles might not give you the real result just an instant, but you will see the result in the long run.

Your quantity articles will die in a few days. And even they can leave an impact on the readers about you like he writes a lot like good for nothing.

Let me give you an example

Would you go for a $20 top-quality shirt to wear? Or Will you go for 20 rubbish shirts costing each $1? I know. You would prefer a one quality shirt whether it costs $20 or more. You will not go for 20 cheap shirts.

In the same way, you are going to get benefits from quality one. That is the different thing if you can produce quality with quantity, that means you are pro. Then this article is not for you.

When you produce quality automatically you will be much proficient to produce both at the same time soon.

It is like a business, you need to retain your readers by providing quality and some announcements. Something new to your followers or readers.