Top 10 Posts That Will Take Your Writing to the Next Level


After hundreds of hours researching everything I could find about blogs, authors, design, and writing, I ended up with a handful of REALLY useful posts.

And they’re packed full of practical tips you can use today!

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This post is part of the Writing series. Check out all of the posts in the series.
Top 10 Posts for Starting (or Improving) Your Blog
Top 10 Posts That Will Take Your Writing to the Next Level 
Top 10 Posts for Getting Your Message Out – Coming Soon!

Today, I share the 10 posts that have brought about the greatest improvements in my writing.

The BEST thing about them? They’re all FREE!

Well…I actually purchased eBooks using 3 of the links. So I’m sharing the affiliate links in this post. But the research is free to you!

Here they are – simply click on the topic below to follow the link to the article or resource…

1.  3 Great Blog Post Templates You Can Use Today

2.  Does Your Writing Lack the Conviction It Deserves?

3.  How to Build a Content Plan for Your Blog

4.  12 Tips for Faster Blogging When Your Short on Time

5.  11 Ways to Use Old Content for New Content

6.  Cheat Sheet for Writing Blog Posts that Go Viral

7.  4 Strategies for Creating Titles That Jump Off the Page

8.  31 Days to Building a Better Blog - affiliate link

9.  Discover the Secrets of Successful Bloggers - affiliate link

10.  Your First Week of Blogging - affiliate link

Hopefully, they’ll help you as much as they’ve helped me! And keep writing!

Question: What posts do you recommend for improving one’s writing? Share yours in the comments! 

January 21, 2013 in Personal Growth with 16 Comments

About Michael Nichols: I am the author of Creating Your Business Vision and Executive Pastor at FBC Midlothian in the Dallas area. I have spent my career facilitating personal and organizational growth. I also write, speak, coach, and consult. I am married and have one daughter and one son.

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  • http://www.flybluekite.com/ Laura Click

    Hi Michael – I’m sorry I’m slow to get over here, but I just want to thank you for including my link in your round up. This is a great resource and I’m thrilled to be included among folks that I admire, such as Michael Hyatt, Jeff Goins, Brian Clark, etc. This is a great resource for anyone working to improve their blogging efforts!

    • http://www.michaelnichols.org/about Michael Nichols

      You are welcome. Thanks for connecting!

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  • http://www.mondayisgood.com/ Tom Dixon

    Bookmarked!  I bought #8 on building a better blog some time ago and it made a big difference for me.  It is great that there are so many (mostly FREE) resources out there.

    • http://www.michaelnichols.org/about Michael Nichols

      Yep – so many unselfish bloggers!

  • Zach Malott

    Loved it, Michael. I enjoyed the headline information. I have a good source for headlines but saw some ideas that caught my eye. If you have time, take a quick peek at my new blog I just began the 1st of January and give me some quick feedback. I would sure appreciate it. How long has this blog been up?

    http://www.21stcenturyconfusion.con

    Zach

    • Zach Malott

      Sorry if I wasn’t supposed to leave my blog link. I didn’t make a link so I assume links are off. I apologize.

      • http://www.michaelnichols.org/about Michael Nichols

         It seems your link did not show up because you ended it with .con rather than .com. You should be able to edit it.

  • http://sparkvoice.wordpress.com/ DS

    Enjoyed the resources – I’ve seen #7 before – and it’s a great resource – Hyatt continues to mention his secret sauce is a David Garfinkel book – and it is very useful.

    My best tip is to write everyday. Even if you don’t have specific content you’re writing – just write. Write about your day, your drive, your walk, a conversation you were a part of or heard, your thoughts on a subject, a person you’d like to meet – just write.

    Keep ‘em coming!

    • http://www.michaelnichols.org/about Michael Nichols

      Love your tip – write every day. I’ve heard of David Garfinkel’s book, Headlines that Make You Rich, but have not read it. Thanks for the ideas!

      • http://sparkvoice.wordpress.com/ DS

        Garfinkel has some articles in other books too. Some people don’t like his style – because he takes what works and teaches you how to use it. I’ve found it helpful, and like the understanding behind it. I have read a few of his articles, but haven’t finished the book yet. So far, I like what I’ve read.

        The writing stuff every day sounds silly and pointless, but it’s a great habit former, and you’d be surprised what pops out of your pen/pencil/keyboard even when writing about “nothing”.

        • http://www.michaelnichols.org/about Michael Nichols

          Good stuff!

        • Zach Malott

          Hyatt says if you write daily the blog begins to catch on faster and builds platform quicker. I think it’s fine if you have a plan like blogging a book and can write pertinent posts. That often. I just love to write, even if it does cost me sleep! Lol

          • http://www.michaelnichols.org/about Michael Nichols

             I’m the same way – most of the time.

          • http://sparkvoice.wordpress.com/ DS

            I find that writing provides me a much needed positive release of energy and thoughts.  And in many ways it actually helps me rest easier – but know what you mean about the sleep!

          • http://www.michaelnichols.org/about Michael Nichols

            The same is true for me, David. In fact it’s one of the reasons I started this blog. I wrote about it in my post 3 Reasons I Started This Blog – http://www.michaelnichols.org/3-reasons-i-started-a-blog.