Jeya

Digital Wordsmith

[Jeya @WriteWithJey]

The KING of Blogging: Seth Godin.

Over the last 20 years, he has published 9000+ blog posts and 19 bestselling books.

I binge-watched his videos and read articles to see how he has done it so easily.

Here are 13 lessons put together for a Masterclass in Effective Writing 👇

[Jeya @WriteWithJey]

Best formula to master any skill → Repetition

Learn from each iteration rather than waiting for the perfect outcome.

Mind: "What if it flops?"

Just say, "Great! I will do it again tomorrow."

No work goes to waste when practising a craft.

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Setbacks?

They are just pit stops on your epic adventure.

They do not define who you are and your entire existence.

Keep surfing through the rough waters.

With time, you'll glide like a pro.

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A tweet's performance does not reflect your worth as a writer or your overall ability.

Sometimes, it can be disheartening.

The outcomes are unpredictable.

Embrace the process of continuous improvement.

Keep the faith.

Keep writing, even if no one sees it.

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The hardest part is starting.

You’ll never feel ready.

Something will always feel like it’s missing.

There are no shortcuts in the writing world.

It doesn’t matter where you’re at now.

Create a lot of bad stuff.

Keep polishing.

You'll eventually have your masterpiece.docx

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Kill the fear of being judged, misunderstood, critiqued, and ignored.

Write for yourself.

Create something you would enjoy reading.

Do not obsess over how your writing will be received.

Your idea holds one-of-a-kind value.

No one else in the world can offer what you can.

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The most important question I ask myself before writing:

“What is the aim of the piece?”

Whether it's a tweet, thread, newsletter, or book, there's no point in writing without a clear message.

Makes the writing confusing and boring.

Result?

The reader will lose interest.

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Fancy words look impressive and decorative.

But they hold no value if your readers don't understand.

Familiar words are powerful.

Conveys your message efficiently.

Builds a connection with readers.

Cuts the need to look for a dictionary or turn to Google for clarification.

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Comparison breeds anxiety.

Nothing is taken away from you when someone else achieves a goal.

Everyone’s timelines are different.

Appreciate where you’re on your journey now.

Even if it’s not where you want to be.

Every season serves a purpose.

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@MenOfMindset Absolutely!

Action is the cure.

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Stacking information is procrastination in disguise.

It's like being a kid in a candy store.

Surrounded by endless options and unable to choose just one.

Break free from the constant consumption mode.

Act on the information you already know.

Find the right balance.

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@Nequea_Coleman Well said, Nequea.

We need to have a balanced approach.

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Embrace your bad writing.

Let your unfiltered thoughts flow onto the page.

Kill the ‘perfect editing’ pressure mode.

Writing is a space for genuine self-expression.

Never let perfectionism paralyze you.

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@PossibleJerry Beautifully put, Jerry!

Thanks for adding great value.

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@Iamanshulpanwar Well said, Anshul.

That's the key.

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@p_animish True!

It's important to identify your strengths.

Align your publishing efforts accordingly to connect with your desired audience.

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@rikusensei3 Spot on, Riku.

I follow the same method when reading a book.

Read one chapter.

Take notes.

Immediately apply it.

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@its_AkbarK Same here, Akbar.

Slowly learning to focus on what's in the present.

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@Daudaafrica Well said, Dauda.

If you’re not putting what you learn into practice, you won’t get anywhere.

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I used to spend hours writing a single tweet.

Result?

It ended up sounding robotic and fell flat.

A minor tweak in the writing process added life:

Turn it into a conversation.

I imagine speaking directly to my past self or a close friend.

Writing is now fun, not a chore.

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@PossibleJerry Thank you, Jerry!

Same here.

Journal is the best way to record ideas and thoughts.

A true source of inspiration and a personal growth log.

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Reading is the greatest fuel for idea generation.

My writing sounds poor when I don’t consume enough.

Particularly when I haven't read enough.

Creating without consuming is like having a one-sided conversation.

Drink in the inspiration.

Do the work.

Repeat the process.