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The 2 “Talking” Mistakes That Repel Readers And Stunt Digital Growth
I want to point out 2 big mistakes writers make that keep you from attracting readers, building a loyal audience, and scaling yourself online.
Unfortunately, these mistakes are extremely common. And not only are they common, but they’re hard for beginner writers to break.
So first, I’m going to point out what the mistakes are.
And then I’m going to tell you how to fix them.
Ready?
Let’s go!
The 2 big mistakes writers make in their writing
- Writing to figure out what you’re trying to say
- Writing because you love to hear yourself talk
The reason these 2 mistakes are so catastrophic is because neither has the reader’s best interests in mind. Either the writer is using writing as a vehicle for self-understanding (which is fine, but nobody needs to slog through that with you) or the writer is using writing as a vehicle to “show off” (which is fine, but again, that’s for you and your own self-satisfaction — but not the reader).
So, let’s pick each one apart.
And let’s walk through how to fix it.
