Grammarly a Useful Tool
Using Grammarly to clean up a lot of existing writing has helped make my copy that much clearer. It has also forced me to add polish to some very tarnished work.
Writing
Topics are Very Important
The topics you choose to write about will heavily influence your readership. How do you find these topics?
Writing a Critical Swerve Article
One way to keep readers interested is writing with a contrary view to seem like you agree with a wrong idea.
Attracting Heat: Being a Bully Writer
Drawing heat to your writings could get you a readership, but do you want angry folks reading your stuff?
Being a Douche is not Brilliant
Controversy sells? Not really being a douche bag does seem to be a big thing these days to build your brand, but in the end you are just a loud mouthed wanker.
Exploit Taboo Subjects?
Big Cajun Man reflects on their habit of creating two posts daily: one original and one old yet valuable (‘Oldie But Goodie’) post. This strategy, they say, cleans up their site and enhances readership. They recount the lukewarm reception of a humor-filled, taboo-related post themed ‘Men’s Health,’ which focused on ‘Erectile Dysfunction.’ Despite efforts to promote it, including seeking help from blog assistants, the post was generally ignored due to its risqué nature. The writer concludes observing how controversy, even when intended humorously, can limit audience engagement. Are there Taboo Subjects any more?