There is no elevator to success. You’ve got to climb the ladder. Also, you can’t climb the ladder with your hands in your pockets.
What does this all mean?
There are no shortcuts, there’s no set of rules that will guide you. There’s no secret.
You must work hard. But, at the same time, you must work smart, which means to become as efficient as possible.
This got me thinking: what sort of “hacks” would I say are essential to the modern blogger, especially the one who’s just now starting out?
Essential blogging hacks:
- Write every single day. It may be rubbish, but it will help you get into the habit of writing first of all. Habits are essential to reaching your goals.
- When you write, write! Punch the damn keys. No distractions – that includes your phone or TV! You can’t use one hand to scroll through Instagram and the other to type a brilliant blog post.
- Don’t worry about what others might think, just get the stuff done. There’s a fine difference between writing what your readers want to read, and being anxious about what they might say or think about your content.
- Don’t focus on money, focus on your readers. Write quality articles and do everything you can to make your readers happy. The money will come.
- Become an expert in your niche. First of you learn, then you earn. Respect, followers, money…
- Make it a point to read everything. This is true for all writers, No matter new or old. You need to keep the spirit to write alive. But do not only read the stuff that you like. Read everything, because it will help you.
I hope this short list of blogging hacks serves you in your journey in some form or the other.
What would you like to add to this list? What is something you wish you knew when you started blogging?
Good advise! For myself I don’t have a way to earn money 💰, I write for relaxation and to try and make a difference or help someone.
If I thought of anything to add it might be to follow your heart in your writing, or to write about something you know, whether it’s from experience or knowledge.
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Distractions and procrastination are the two things that keep the writers away from the full glory they deserve! Thank you for the tips as always, Cristian 😀
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I am learning something new everyday from you. Keep them rolling.
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Thank you! And I will!
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Good advice! I only write things that I believe. I don’t think I could ever write to impress. I must come from my heart ♥
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That is good. All great writing is personal, to some extent.
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Your blog helped me ………Thank You.
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Really helpful!! Thanks for sharing 😊👌
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Thank you for reading!
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Great suggestions!
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Thank you!
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To write everyday is very difficult some days I am too busy and others I have nothing to say.
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But very difficult is not impossible.
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True!
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Find/Google a Book called “The Artist’s Way” it’s an interesting easy to read book about helping you on your journey to becoming a ‘writer’ no matter what genre you choose to write about.
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On point
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Thanks, Cristian! I have a fear of blogging (which is why mine is getting nowhere) because I feel like an intruder in the writing community. I am not a “real” writer because I write blog posts, and book reviews.
I need to change my mindset and these tips are a good way to get going. I am going to start today!!
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Kimberly, if you write, you’re a writer. That’s it. No other requirements.
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Number 6 is gold. At the beginning of this year, I vowed to make an effort to read stuff that I normally wouldn’t bother with, and it has pushed my writing to a whole new level. On top of that, I’ve become less of a grumpy old book snob! Every book (and I do mean EVERY book) has something to offer.
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Hi Darius,
Yes. Bad books teach you how not to write, which is probably a more important lesson than how to write.
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Great little tips! I struggle to write every day but I’m always thinking about ideas and posts to write
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Well, thinking about what to write about is an integral part of writing. We must spend some 10 hours thinking about ideas for every hour we spend writing.
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That’s very true. I was just telling a blogger friend that I have all these ideas and no time to write while she has the opposite!
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Good advice. I would love to earn even a small amount from it so I can be freed up to keep writing. Its a catch 22, isn’t it?
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It takes a lot of effort. A lot. But then you can keep earning without investing much time and energy. But the initial stage, that requires massive action, and that’s why few ever earn from their blogs.
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How long did it take you to start building a good following? I currently get zero engagement, but I’d love to have 21,000 followers!
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Six months of daily blogging back in 2012. Now, I’d say that it takes about a year or so.
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Thanks for sharing! 😊
I’ve just recently started writing blogs on June 1 and I’ve decided to do it on a daily basis. It’s really challenging but when you do it daily, it’s true that it becomes a habit. I wasn’t even aware until now that I’m done with the 21 day habit. 😊😄
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Some say a habits takes 66 days to form, some 21. Who knows? I think it takes as long as it takes. That’s it.
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Great tips, working SMART is a great tip. Blogging is definitely no walk in the park🤦♀️, but you must keep pushing and challenging yourself.
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The points given about blog was very useful to write a creative blog.Thanks for sharing such a valuable information.
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Thank you for reading!
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Thank you for this great advice. I appreciate the simplicity!
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Thank you, Deanna!
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Good reminder for me! Thank you. And easy, fun, to the point!
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Awesome points
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Thank you!
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Cristian I hate to ask this but: does what I write have to go on the blog? Or does journaling count?
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Hi Susan,
Of course not. You don’t have to share everything you write.
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I concur with your tips, but writing everyday can sometimes be a challenging task to accomplish, I would prefer publishing 1-3 posts per week.
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Well, you do get better over time. You develop certain themes, and the ability to translate your ideas into words.
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