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How to Hook Your Readers: 10 Strategies That Actually Work

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  One morning, groggy and grumpy, I barely registered my mom’s voice telling me to hurry up or I’d be late. It was my first day at a new school. I was already dreading it, anxious about starting over and meeting new people.  As I dragged myself through my morning routine, a wave of uncertainty washed over me.  Would I fit in? Would I find new friends? Walking through the school gate for the first time, I took a deep breath, hoping for something that would make this day bearable. What I needed was a welcoming face or a kind word to make me feel at ease. That feeling of dread and uncertainty is what many readers experience when faced with a boring headline or dull introduction. Just like I needed something to make me look forward to that day, your readers need something to make them want to read on.  So, read to the end to learn simple strategies to hook your readers right from the start and keep them interested. And don’t let your readers feel dread from reading your ...

8 Habits That Ruined My Productivity

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I planned to write a simple report.  I told myself it would take an hour. But I spent 30 minutes tweaking the fonts and another 45 minutes checking my phone.   Before I knew it, two hours had passed, and the report was still half done. Not only this when I look at my to-do list‌, I haven’t crossed off nearly as much as I thought I would. I used to think I was busy, but I realized my habits were the real problem.   Sadly, if there is one thing we underestimate, it is the impact of our habits in life. There are a lot of bad habits many of us do every day and they can hinder our productivity. And it's important to get control of these habits that ruin our productivity.  Here I’ll share eight habits that have ruined my productivity and how I worked to fix them. You’ll probably recognize a few in your own life too. 1. Multitasking: I don’t care how much you are obsessed with multitasking, but for me, it's not even a thing now. We have listed down multitasking in our CV or...

10 Essential Steps To Becoming A Successful Freelance Writer

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  You’ll be a millionaire through freelance writing. Freelance writing will make you rich, you can’t even imagine. You’ll get a huge amount of dollars in payment for a single project.  I know you’ve been told all this and how easy it is to make money as a freelance writer, but these are all myths. There are no shortcuts to suddenly becoming a successful freelance writer.   However, the good news is it's not impossible, and you can make good money. All you need is to find the right approach, put in effort, work hard and be consistent. So, if you’ve set your mind to become a successful freelance writer, this blog is for you.  What Does A Freelance Writer Do?   A freelance writer writes for different clients instead of working for one company. They create various types of content, like articles, blog posts, copy, technical documents, social media updates, and even video scripts. Their job is to write in a way that meets their client's needs and helps them achi...