Writing Tips for the Real World of Content Marketing

Ponderings from the Perch

No matter what Little Bird Momma and CEO, Priscilla McKinney, and Executive VP, Ashley Le Blanc do, they somehow end up writing. If you’re working on writing posts on LinkedIn, blogs or books, get ready for four applicable tips from these seasoned veterans to make writing that much easier for you.

You know Priscilla is a straight shooter who doesn't shy away from tackling the big issues. In this episode, she delves into the world of ChatGPT, OpenAI, and the impact of NLP and NLG on business and branding. While she sees the potential for these tools to revolutionize the way we work, she also highlights some key concerns. For example, the lack of SEO integration in these systems can harm your online visibility, and using the same generated content as others can lead to plagiarism and a drop in page ranking. Additionally, the impersonal nature of these tools can detract from your brand's unique voice and style, and raises questions about the impact on thought leadership. Tune in to hear Priscilla's candid take on these cutting-edge technologies.

Enough about ChatGPT and AI already? On to the tips!

1. Allow yourself the gift of the shitty first draft (SFD) as coined by Ann Lamott.

Have you ever heard of the SFD? That shitty first draft is exactly what you need to write to beat procrastination and beat perfectionism. Perfectionism is the leading cause of writers' block and it’s the enemy of writers!

1. Don’t keep waiting for inspiration.

If you wait for the day that grand ol’ magnificent and majestic inspiration pays a visit, you might be waiting for a long time. Waiting a long time means wasting a lot of time. Try to draw inspiration from your everyday experiences, from the mundane, from your drive to work and from your sock drawer! You make inspiration happen.

1. Outwrite self-doubt.

What if you just started calling yourself a writer? What if you started writing every day? Rather than basking in another self-doubt party, where it’s just you and a blank page… write, write, and write some more.

1. Don’t be boring.

Be creative. Be descriptive. See the world with new eyes. Try to describe things in such great staggering detail that your words come to life on the page. And then, after your first few drafts, we’re sure you’ll be cutting nearly half of all your descriptions, but still. It’s worth spending time noodling over the descriptions and breathing life into your words.

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Books discussed on the podcast:

Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman

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