Thank you so much for your message. I don't usually celebrate my goals because I see it more as a process; I don't expect to reach any specific number. But I did want to mention it in this article to show the experience behind these 7 tips.
Honestly, what I found most difficult was understanding that the number of words in a text doesn't determine its value, and the anti-list method was also crucial. Some of my most popular articles came from that challenge of wanting to say something different about the same topic everyone else is talking about. That instantly sets you apart, and it helped me a lot.
Good advice, I would add the general advice of changing "in order to" to "to."
I sometimes do like to use "I" statements to express hesitancy, such as "I sense" conveys less certainty than just stating something. "I guess" even less. And "I feel" can also be about something I have thought about...
Other times, if my post relies mostly on other people's work, I may use "I think" to separate their ideas from mine.
Yes, that's exactly what I meant. Besides weakening the message, it also lengthens it with unnecessary digressions. The fact that you're the author already makes it clear that the idea is yours. Otherwise, you should cite the source.
With this simple rule, the text becomes shorter and clearer.
This post is to cheer your accomplishment as much as your sage advice. 500 days of ongoing productivity is a milestone worthy of a great celebration.
Hi Kathleen! :)
Thank you so much for your message. I don't usually celebrate my goals because I see it more as a process; I don't expect to reach any specific number. But I did want to mention it in this article to show the experience behind these 7 tips.
Honestly, what I found most difficult was understanding that the number of words in a text doesn't determine its value, and the anti-list method was also crucial. Some of my most popular articles came from that challenge of wanting to say something different about the same topic everyone else is talking about. That instantly sets you apart, and it helped me a lot.
I'm glad it inspired you :)
Good advice, I would add the general advice of changing "in order to" to "to."
I sometimes do like to use "I" statements to express hesitancy, such as "I sense" conveys less certainty than just stating something. "I guess" even less. And "I feel" can also be about something I have thought about...
Other times, if my post relies mostly on other people's work, I may use "I think" to separate their ideas from mine.
thanks for this good advice!
Yes, that's exactly what I meant. Besides weakening the message, it also lengthens it with unnecessary digressions. The fact that you're the author already makes it clear that the idea is yours. Otherwise, you should cite the source.
With this simple rule, the text becomes shorter and clearer.
I hope it works for you too! :)