5 unorthodox writing "hacks" that got me to $100k


I jumped on Threadsa 15 months ago with 0 followers.

I crossed 17,000 followers yesterday.

5 unorthodox "hacks" that got me there.

1. Mobile First

61.5% of global internet traffic comes from mobile devices.

Big blocks of text is 🤮

I use one sentence paragraphs for easy reading (like I do in my emails)

White space is a GOOD thing when publishing content on on social.

TIP: Use the space bar more

2. Create a Staircase

Build anticipation with your words.

I start with a short sentence.

The next sentence is a bit longer.

The third sentence is longer than the last.

I'm doing it right now with the 3 above sentences 😜

Example 👇

3. Hook 'em

Your 1st sentence is 80% of the success of your post.

We call them "hooks".

Use hooks that lead with: Vulnerability, curiosity, pain, controversy, humor or credibility)

Example: Leading with humor 👇

4. Create Mind Movies

One of the biggest mistakes I see with writing online.

Lack of specificity.

A mentor once said to me:

"Specificity spits out cash"

A “silly” test I like to run my content through.

“Can I draw a picture of it?”

If I cannot draw a picture, it’s not specific enough. Back to the drawing board. Pun intended 😜

Example:

BAD: “I want to lose weight”

Too vague.

If your reader has to think, you’ve lost them.

Here’s a better example:

GOOD: “Do you get winded after wresting with your kids on the living room floor after a few minutes?”

Paint the picture for your audience.

5. Use Analogies/Metaphors

Examples I use:

Instead of saying, “Make more money”

I say: “Stuff your piggybanks with more of the green stuff"

Instead of saying, “That’s hard/difficult”

I say, “It’s like folding a fitted bedsheet”

It makes it fun.

It makes it different.

People remember different.

These are 5 writing "hacks" I've used, not just on Threads, but all platforms, including email.

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