I like your suggestions mate. But they all leave out a potentially big audience of people.
Potential retirees. And the already retired. We'd be more interested in writing fiction. For ourselves.
There are still oodles of baby-boomers about that could need to earn a few dollars since they've had to spend some of their retirement savings housing and maintaining their at children who can't afford to pay rent. Or help them fund home purchases.
Us oldsters are often looking for a retirement activity. Since we've all spent decades at the coalface, we aren't interested in doing anything that looks like work. We want to consider what we do to be more of a hobby. As an example, I'm 81. Im learning to write urban fantasy. I have a friend that writes military thrillers. He's 86.
Plus we none of us know when we might fall off our twig. So dicking around spending 6 months or more giving this or that a try is not high on our to-do list. We oldsters all need to make a choice and then get things done. Real quick.
This is not criticising you, or Cole. I can't do that. I'm a member of Dickie and Cole's Captain's Table so I know how good their teaching is.
I just have a different perspective or point of view from you.
Great post on Cole's writing tips! I've taken Cole and Dickie's writing programs. I am revisiting the courses this weekend. Always learning, and re-learning :-).
Excellent article and thank you for all the tidbits that not many are paying attention. Writing everyday makes it easier to create , format and bring new ideas to life.
Copywriter Frank Kern was writing in short sentences, conversational style with a little bit of a story for his opening then winding slowly to the pitch - long before Nic even started writing. But y'know, copywriters copy other copywriters, of course. it's in their job description after all.
Give away 99% of your best writing for free. Monetize the last 1%. Nicolas Cole
There are 2 types of writers today: those who use data to inform and improve their writing, and those who fail. Nicolas Cole
Develop your writing skills. It’s a rock-solid foundation for growth.
When it comes to writing online, platforms will always change, but the rules will stay (pretty much) the same. Nicolas Cole.
In the game of Online Writing, volume wins. Nicolas Cole.
Cole prioritises quantity over trying to get your writing perfect. Develop systems so you can write quickly. He encourages the use of templates and processes to speed up your process.
Consistent output is the secret to every growth metric on the internet: views, comments, Likes, shares, etc. Nicolas Cole.
People are overwhelmed and don’t want more information. They are desperate for clarity. Clear guidance that cuts through the noise is the holy grail. And the person best placed to help is someone who’s solved the same problem.
We are now in the transformation age.
He noticed the best Quora answers had 2 key ingredients:
• they told a story
• they were helpful to the reader
Know how to get and keep attention
headlines. Here’s some of his key tips:
• Be clear, not clever
• Makes a promise
• Be specific
• Take a stance
• Tease the content without revealing the main point
Thanks for sharing.
Always happy to help other writers
Informative & Helpful.
I am constantly working on my formatting. Trying to drill in good practice.
I'm not sure about posting more than once per week though.
Work at your own pace Daniel -
I like your suggestions mate. But they all leave out a potentially big audience of people.
Potential retirees. And the already retired. We'd be more interested in writing fiction. For ourselves.
There are still oodles of baby-boomers about that could need to earn a few dollars since they've had to spend some of their retirement savings housing and maintaining their at children who can't afford to pay rent. Or help them fund home purchases.
Us oldsters are often looking for a retirement activity. Since we've all spent decades at the coalface, we aren't interested in doing anything that looks like work. We want to consider what we do to be more of a hobby. As an example, I'm 81. Im learning to write urban fantasy. I have a friend that writes military thrillers. He's 86.
Plus we none of us know when we might fall off our twig. So dicking around spending 6 months or more giving this or that a try is not high on our to-do list. We oldsters all need to make a choice and then get things done. Real quick.
This is not criticising you, or Cole. I can't do that. I'm a member of Dickie and Cole's Captain's Table so I know how good their teaching is.
I just have a different perspective or point of view from you.
Go for it Jack - enjoy your writing
Very helpful
Great tips! Saving this so I can keep coming back to it.
Great post on Cole's writing tips! I've taken Cole and Dickie's writing programs. I am revisiting the courses this weekend. Always learning, and re-learning :-).
He was pivotal on my journey as well
There’s a whole army of us riding on Cole’s coat tails!
Thanks Derek, much appreciated!!
Curious and eager to know in point 2, what are the 3 categories you are pointing to, in order to consider ✍.
That was an inspiring 👏 post indeed! Thanks so much!
Excellent article and thank you for all the tidbits that not many are paying attention. Writing everyday makes it easier to create , format and bring new ideas to life.
Copywriter Frank Kern was writing in short sentences, conversational style with a little bit of a story for his opening then winding slowly to the pitch - long before Nic even started writing. But y'know, copywriters copy other copywriters, of course. it's in their job description after all.
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Good advice! Some big takeaways for me:
Give away 99% of your best writing for free. Monetize the last 1%. Nicolas Cole
There are 2 types of writers today: those who use data to inform and improve their writing, and those who fail. Nicolas Cole
Develop your writing skills. It’s a rock-solid foundation for growth.
When it comes to writing online, platforms will always change, but the rules will stay (pretty much) the same. Nicolas Cole.
In the game of Online Writing, volume wins. Nicolas Cole.
Cole prioritises quantity over trying to get your writing perfect. Develop systems so you can write quickly. He encourages the use of templates and processes to speed up your process.
Consistent output is the secret to every growth metric on the internet: views, comments, Likes, shares, etc. Nicolas Cole.
People are overwhelmed and don’t want more information. They are desperate for clarity. Clear guidance that cuts through the noise is the holy grail. And the person best placed to help is someone who’s solved the same problem.
We are now in the transformation age.
He noticed the best Quora answers had 2 key ingredients:
• they told a story
• they were helpful to the reader
Know how to get and keep attention
headlines. Here’s some of his key tips:
• Be clear, not clever
• Makes a promise
• Be specific
• Take a stance
• Tease the content without revealing the main point