How to Be in the Game.

H.K. Sterling
Quill and Ink
Published in
3 min readApr 18, 2024

And crush as a writer.

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To succeed in writing, you have to survive the battle of producing and learning from critiques.

Although too much criticism can destroy your morale, a significant amount can help you get better day by day.

Well! I think when you ask people for some advice on how to start a writing career, they will give tips and suggestions that work for them, although they might not work with you as the scenario is different. The platform and the audience have grown, requiring writers to adapt their presentation of thoughts and opinions.

You might think that publishing 15 stories at the beginning of your career will have an impact, but it will take at least 100 stories to get noticed. And after that, there is no such guarantee that you might succeed. But you can do what’s in your hands; you can ask for help, ask for someone to look into your stories, analyze them, and direct you to the right path.

Stay Ahead of the Curve:

In today’s digital world, content is the king. But it’s not just about catchy headlines and fluff.

Powerful content creation and strategic writing are the cornerstones of building a strong online presence, establishing yourself as a thought leader, and ultimately winning in your field.

This is a creative field. But creativity doesn’t just come to you. It takes a lot of thinking, thinking deeply into the ideas that come to your mind, and digging deeper into those ideas too. It’s a stressful process, but it is worth it.

There are a few common practices that you can follow to get your creative nerves going and start working towards your end goal.

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CONTENT CREATION AND WRITING

Why Content Creation & Writing Are Your Keys to Winning

  • Credibility & Authority: Compelling content showcases your expertise and positions you as a trusted voice. And ensures that you are in control of what you present.
  • Engagement & Community: Well-written content sparks conversations, attracts followers, and fosters a loyal community around your brand, which plays a vital role in creating your brand on social media.
  • SEO & Visibility: Strategic writing with relevant keywords increases your discoverability in search engines. Without a strategy, your writing may be great, but it may not reach a large audience. However, you can always learn from your mistakes.

It’s time to get going.

  • Find Your Niche: Identify your area of expertise and tailor your content to that audience.
  • Focus on Value: Provide insightful, helpful, or entertaining content that solves problems or educates.
  • Embrace Different Formats: Mix things up with blog posts, articles, videos, infographics, or social media content.
  • Be Consistent: Regularly publish high-quality content to keep your audience engaged.

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