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The Biggest Writing Mistake I See New Writers Making All The Time
It would be best if you stopped this ASAP
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When I started writing online, I was guilty of a huge yet common blunder — I wrote only about topics I enjoyed.
I’d churn out articles simply because I felt passionate about the subject matter.
But over time, I realized this amateur approach was torpedoing my growth and impact.
Just writing what you wish is a recipe for failure as a writer.
Here’s why this strategy backfires:
No one cares what you think or feel. Harsh but true!
Your audience visits your blog or publication looking for help solving their problems and achieving their goals. They aren’t there to soak up your opinions — except if it meets their needs.
Readers want information that benefits them specifically. Unless your perspective directly serves their needs, they have little interest.
Writing narrowly about niche topics you love risks creating content that appeals to almost no one. You fail to understand or serve your audience’s needs.
