You’ve heard content is king. But you’ve been lied to. Content is the prince, but the guy holding the scepter is actually context. Whether you’re writing a blog post, an email blast, or the next bestseller, proper context gives your writing clarity and cements audience expectation for whatever version of reality you’re about to deliver. In short, context lets ...
I’ve been waiting on 2012 for a while now. Despite what the Mayans said, 2012 promises to be a remarkable year for me, my family and my partners. It would be impossible for me to be more excited. For you, and other writers willing to keep their eye on their future and words on the page, this will ...
Hi there! Last week I gave away books. Any one you wanted from any one of several lists. More than 90% of you chose Writing Online or Social Media in 15 Minutesa Day. Almost no one chose fiction. That kind of information is remarkably helpful. It shows me what type of books to write for you, that will help you ...
I recently contributed a chapter to Danny Iny's fantastic new book, Engagement From Scratch. Engagement From Scratch is perfect for many of the members of this audience, with 31 perspectives on what it takes to build an audience from scratch, all from people who have done it successfully themselves. You can get Engagement From Scratch for FREE here. The interview ...
Avoid enough mistakes and you will never prosper. Make the right series of slip-ups and you can accelerate your success. I owe my own triumph to the ample mistakes I made my first two years online. Hopefully, I can help you avoid the truly painful blunders, so you’ll be free to stumble without entirely falling. Don’t ...
