Headlines

Too Much News Causes Stress And Depression — I remember when I was having surgery over 20 years ago, and my doctor told me not to watch the news. Two days later, Columbine happened. That was the beginning of slews of mass shootings. I must confess that I have decided not to watch the news anymore. That is…

Headline practice is a great habit to get into. — I’ve been writing out headlines every day, even if I don’t write a story to go with them. Why? Partially to get better at writing headlines that capture people’s attention and get those important clicks. And partially to get the brain juices working on future stories. Every time I think…

Maybe one day they’ll hire me… — Mom Loses Virginity, Her Kids Are So Proud Parents Amputate Child To Skip Lines At Amusement Park “The Best Decision Of Our Lives” They State City Terminates Pothole Problem By Pouring Squishy Tar in Cracks of Street Shelly Fails To Sell Seashells By Seashore Due to Choosing Terrible Business Location …

Steal the Power-Words to Improve your own Headlines! “Unleash Your Potential: 10 Secrets to Unlocking Your Inner Greatness” “Revolutionize Your Life: The Ultimate Guide to Personal Transformation” “Ignite Your Creativity: Discover the Art of Innovation” “Master Your Mind: 7 Powerful Strategies for Mental Mastery” “The Power of Positivity: How to…

Why did you click on this article? What exactly caught your eye here? Is it the number “5”? Is it the term “Compelling Headlines”? Is it the “Top 10%”? You see, something in the headline made you click, and that’s what I want to talk to you about. “Don’t judge a book by its cover”,…but can you not? They say…

I’m unlocking the secrets of the 5%’rs! — Let’s dive into the sea of content, where headlines are like lifeboats saving readers from drowning in a flood of information. A whopping 95% of writers are sinking when it comes to crafting headlines. I know, it sounds harsh, but hey, it’s not all doom and gloom! It’s more of…

As online writers, we want people to read our stories — ​Power words are certain words that evoke emotions in us and grab our attention. As a marketer, I use these kind of words every day to make people buy a certain service or product. As online writers, we want people to read our stories I recently shared a list of clickbait titles to avoid and was asked about using power…

Don’t Neglect It — We get told a lot not to pay attention to what we see first. Don’t judge a book by its cover, don’t take this at face value, and don’t judge her/him by what s/he looks like or wears. But in reality, we do it all the time. If we’re looking…

Use this easy self-check and you’ll get better and better at headline writing — Those who read your headline will decide within an estimated 5–10 seconds whether or not to continue reading the rest of the piece. Yowzers. That’s not a lot of time! This simple 5-point checklist is a useful tool you can use as you write a headline (to keep yourself on…