WRITER’S STORIES
How Responding to Comments Boosted My Writing Output
Four (4) Practical Steps to Engagement
“Why does it feel so hard to keep up with my writing?” I muttered to myself. It was a question that had been nagging me for years.
As a writer and IoT thought leader, I knew the value of consistency in writing.
Yet, I found myself needing help maintaining a steady output.
I tried various strategies—setting strict schedules, finding quiet places, and changing my writing medium—but nothing seemed to work.
During one of these frustrating moments, I stumbled upon an unexpected solution: responding to comments on my articles.
The Turning Point
One evening, after posting an article on IoT innovations, I received a notification that a reader had left a thoughtful comment asking about the practical applications of IoT in developing countries.
I had a choice: I could ignore the comment, as I had done many times before, or engage. “Why not give it a try?” I thought.
