5 tips to become a 5-figure writer in only 5 months (even if you have not written a single word before)

So, you are thinking it’s a click bait title. Not really.

I am going to deliver 5 actionable tips you can use right now to see immediate results from your writing (even if you have not written a single word before).

Ever thought what’s common about the viral articles and popular writers?

Do you think they just got lucky and it has nothing to do with any strategy or tactic?

Well, I can state confidently you are probably wrong.

If you interview famous writers and ask secrets of their popular writing, they all will answer you with one word for sure.

And that word is ‘CONSISTENCY’.

1st tip

Yes, I have not seen in my entire lifetime, any success story where the inconsistent person got success overnight.

99% of the successful people got success in their endeavor by just being consistent.

As Gary Vaynerchuk says, commitment gets you started and consistency gets you going till the end.

Consistency is more important than commitment. Starting a task is not a heroic act, but crossing the finishing line is indeed appreciable.

The same is the case with writing.

If you want to become a successful writer, you need to follow a consistent writing routine.

Promise to write regularly. Whether the weather is bad. It’s storms, hail, rain, or snow, you will commit to a single routine of writing and publishing regular content online.

This routine will eventually open the doors for you and opportunities will start flooding towards you.

Publishing online will give you more exposure and more eyeballs will land on your content resulting in more leads.

People will consider you for hiring offline, you may get more freelance orders, your content can make you substantial income (after monetization).

So many benefits by his sticking to a writing routine.

2nd tip

Only being consistent and blindly following a routine without ever looking for improvisation is going to cost you in the long run.

Incorporate improvement in your writing routine.

Once in a while, look back and ponder what’s working and what’s not.

Carefully considering the various factors which may be contributing towards the failure or success of your content, can lead to important insights.

For example, let’s consider a situation. An article you wrote so prudently got 10 views, while the article you wrote carelessly got more than 1000 views. It is not a mere coincidence. Some factor was in play without you consciously being aware of it.

Analyzing the data will give you deep insight into what works for a specific article.

Once you know it, use the date to improve your writing in the future.

Measure, Analyze, Improve. This should be your mantra for becoming a skilled writer.

3rd tip

Connect with your audience. Use simple language. Deliver value through your content. Avoid fluff. Write concisely and to the point. Address the pain points. Put forward the solution to the problems your audience is facing. Get in the shoes of your reader. Be empathetic.

If you practice these suggestions, you will start seeing huge results in your writing career.

Understanding your audience is a vital part of writing success. If you write content personalized for your readers, they will be connected to your content on a deeper level.

They will not only read and leave. Once the relationship is built on an emotional level, it will urge them to keep coming back to your content.

4th tip

Practice makes a man perfect. This old age adage holds true when it comes to writing skills.

You can’t expect to see massive results based on 3 articles in a month. You cannot expect to become a respected writer without practicing your craft on a regular basis.

Practice even when you don’t have any freelance orders. Start your own blog or start writing on Medium. It’s not necessary to work for money always.

Practicing your writing skills for a bigger cause than money will allow you to reap rewards sooner in the near future.

More credibility, authority, and exposure are the added benefits alongside monetary benefits you get from writing daily.

5th tip

Reading is a key element in becoming a successful writer.

If you consume quality content, your chances to produce high-quality content increase.

Read books and blogs from industry experts. Reading will enhance your vocabulary and add to your knowledge bank.

You will notice fewer writers’ block as more words will be at your disposal when faced with writing a challenging topic.

An average CEO reads 60 books a year. Think for a second. If a CEO of a business who is already running a full-fledged business and getting profits is so serious about reading. What is stopping you from reading being a player of words?

Your job is to play with words. Reading will provide you with more words to play with.

So start reading from today and see the surprising change it brings in your writing skills.

My promise

If you follow all of the 5 tips continously for 5 months in a row, your results will skyrocket sooner than you realize.

Whether you are a blogger, freelance writer, or a part of an in-house team, your productivity will enhance tremendously. You will see more clarity in your writing style. Your words will engage more readers and you will be able to sustain their interest for longer.

Final thoughts

In order to become a successful writer in 5 months and earn a 5-figure income being a blogger, freelance writer or medium writer, you should follow these 5 tips:

• Consistency
• Measure and improve
• Connect with the audience using simple and persuasive language
• Practice, practice, and practice
• Read a lot

Follow these 5 tips for the straight 5 months. Soon your dream of hitting 5-figure income writing will become a reality.

Give my story claps and comment below any tip you will like to add. Share with your friends, family, and fellow writers.

Stay blessed!