How to Become The Go to Online Writer

The most successful people are not college educated but instead born with gifts and talents required to succeed. Writers certainly fall into this category.  If you have a long standing desire to become a writer you no doubt possess such gifts and talents.  

There is a lot to be said for good old fashion common sense acquired by curious observation. The results you get are the measure of your effectiveness as a writer, not your degrees. The only thing a good writer lacks, when it comes to maneuvering the online terrain, is good sound advice on implementing an action plan proven by the examples of someone doing the very thing you want.  

Know it all self-absorbed gurus, who require payment to access their knowledge, have become a thing of the past.  Average readers seek real down to earth people with simple straight forward answers to their questions.  

Be careful not to tout your degrees and accolades, savvy readers see this as a smoke screen and one they tend to avoid. Readers crave quick and reliable facts that make sense or create that “Ah Ha” moment. 

Most writers crave popularity thinking it is the ticket to success and earnings, it is not. Popular people don't ask others to like them, they are desirable because of their worth and honesty.  When you provide good and helpful content your worth naturally grows.  Your value is created by what you provide and how straight forward and honest you deliver your content. Popularity does come with credibility and yet it should not be your primary focus, honest and useful information is the goal. 

The level to which you're considered an expert increases as the results of your content affords readers real results. Proving yourself convinces others of your value. You are the creator of your own genius, keep it real, and keep it honest delivering real answers to real questions.  

Never EVER be confrontational if and when you feel your content or character is attacked by reviews, it is an EPIC Fail...

Everyone is entitled to their opinion and those convinced against their will are of the same opinion still.

Everyone you know “Googles It” aka types a question into an internet search bar when looking for products or knowledge. The number of folks seeking the web for products, services, how to videos, blogs or articles has grown vastly.  Providing the results is what we do and almost always without being dressed for success.  

Note: In the here and now a strong social media following will catapult your popularity across the time zones. Learn to take advantage of social media as this is your go to resource for advertising.

Once you become the person who solves people's issues, questions and concerns, in a favorable way, you become their go to source.

People don't forget those who make life simpler.

These three myths derail a lot of people from unveiling their expert potential. The truth is that becoming a go to writer has never been easier or faster once you know what to do. So now without further ado I shall review the five steps to becoming a highly sought after on line writer.

Learn what’s already been said and done to avoid doing more of the same by an already go to writer.  Learn from those already succeeding online and provide useful content.  BUT do not copy them by writing about the same topics.  Think about it, they have achieved success and a vast number of followers so don't compete with another in their area of expertise.  

Do not attempt to mimic the successful online writers but instead divide and conquer. Formulate your own opinion and strategy original and unique to you alone. Online readers are smart and savvy when it comes to content; they are quick to spot a copycat.  Find your own voice be true and consistent to that voice. Make your own way!

Find the burning issues readers want solved and do just that, provide solutions.

Step 2 for the Go to Writer - Solve Problems

Find a common problem or opportunity where you have a helpful point of view that is different from others and adds value. You have got to develop an open and well informed passionate yet positive opinion. This is what separates you from everyone else. Contrary to popular belief this angle tends to turn heads and gets you noticed. So stand out from the rest and stand up for your opinions earning yourself a credible reputation. Furthermore, be careful to do so in a flexible way projecting an open mind with a willingness to grow and evolve yourself.

Examples;

• gardening
• cooking
• fishing
• biking
• hiking
• family
• childcare
• makeup
• fashion
• health and wellness
• education and on and on

This makes you all the more likable to your readers as you share a common bond.  Allow others a platform to disagree, contribute and progress as a community of like minded folks. Such as in the comments section below. People enjoy being heard and having their opinions validated. The best way to impress others is to be impressed by them. When people disagree with your opinion they talk about it, look out Google you're about to get indexed.  

Remember there is more than one way to do something and readers are a wealth of information.  Praise there helpful comments and ideas even if different from you own. Gratitude goes a long way and when you embrace others ideas they become a helpful fan.

Online content is a constant source for debate and brainstorming.

Step 3 for the Go to Writer - Develop Your Mission

Your written content is your voice or mission. Your mission is the area of content you chose to explore and share as a participant.  Remember the goal is not to be a guru but to be a mediator of evidence and shared findings.  Shared meaning, we all learn better and do better when hearing others experiences and tips. Also, have an open mind to your readers point of view. 

Online readers are a data base of collective information. People do not come to your blogs, articles or content void of knowledge. They seek a collective consensus on what they already think.  They want help deciding on their next course of action, they do not want to be told, they want to be convinced by actual research findings. Research is the biggest portion of you job, the results of which you share. Be aware that your content is merely a fraction of the ongoing debate in the readers mind.

It is not your job to sway the reader toward your opinion. It's all about influencing others not controlling them. Test the waters by testing your research. Keep a watchful eye on the results you create all the while refining your research evolving and growing with the tide. Rinse and repeat over and over again. Once you've noted the results in action, and in several different situations, it is then you can be confident and passionate about your mission. You may also learn that you need a new mission.

Step 5 for the Go to Writer - Be Confident

Do not mention, I've got this internet thing going on.  You are a writer, call yourself such. Go as far as to call yourself a go to writer. Once you've picked a subject area you're passionate about, having researched it well, you my friend are an expert.

Remember to first study the field and test your opinion making the necessary adjustments.

Plus, follow this outline to become a trusted author and expert on the subject you are reporting on. You must have enough confidence and passion in your mission to instill confidence in the reader. Every go to writer must have a mission, something you stand for and believe in without a doubt. So go on get out there write something. 

My Mission - The Truth -  I am curious by nature and just can't help but explore this great big world of wonders. I dig deep until I find the truth about any one topic.  I am a very analytical person and take things apart carefully getting to the heart of the matter. 

What is your mission?