Are you struggling to get past the big white blank screen? Looking for some article writing tips to get you started?
Students in our service set a goal of 10 articles or more a week. Without a doubt the first ten are the hardest, and then they hit their stride and are able to write more easily.
What are some proven techniques to get the words flowing? This video shows you two quick article marketing tips that will jumpstart the process for you.
One of the most common things we hear from students who are struggling is that they ‘can’t.’ Can’t compete with other writers, can’t write more than one article a day, can’t get over writer’s block, can’t make the time to execute the program.
But article writing, like all writing, demands that you push past the excuses and fearlessly carve your niche in the marketplace. Our most successful students ignore the fears and push through. They get busy ‘doing’ and don’t allow time for worrying. They understand that the law of physics say it’s easier to keep something moving in motion, then it is to start something moving from scratch, so they put the majority of their effort into getting the motion started and know that it only gets easier after the first couple of weeks.
Renowned marketer Seth Godin recently blogged about the source of the fear and excuses, the Lizard Brain. Although Seth wasn’t commenting directly on article writing, the parallels are striking. Check out Quieting The Lizard Brain if you need a little push to get through the toughest part of the new program.
A few thoughts to end on. As Dan always says, “Whether you think that you can, or that you can’t, you are usually right.” (Henry Ford)
And my favorite quote that applies to article writing and really all of life: “You can only coast in one direction.”
What motivates you to quiet the lizard brain?