21 Juicy Prompts that Inspire Fascinating Content

By Sally Hogshead

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Creativity is a fickle mistress. Especially when creating content.

Sometimes, the words flow as fast as the coffee. Other times, well, not so much.

It’s easy to create boring content. (Many people do it quite effortlessly.) But if you don’t have a distinctive point of view, you’re just reporting.

Feel stuck when it’s time to crank out captivating content? Need a boost of inspiration for a post, podcast, or speech? I’ve got you covered.

Below, you’ll find 21 juicy prompts for creating fascinating content. Keep this handy list in your content creation arsenal for when you need to whip …read more      

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How to Write 5 or More Articles a Week and Not Burn Out

By Neil Patel

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If you’ve tried (and failed) at blogging, don’t feel bad.

You’re not alone. Creating content, especially good content, is hard work. It takes a long time. Most of the time, you don’t see instant rewards.

So, how do some people write three, five, or even ten articles every week?

You might think that they work 80-hour weeks, are blessed with some genius gene, or have an army of assistants at their beck and call.

The reality is prolific writers are normal people. The difference lies in their habits—habits that have allowed them to repeat a pattern of success every day.

Do you want to …read more      

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How to Craft Winning Pitches for Your Service Business

By Stefanie Flaxman

present irresistible pitches that convert

I have an affinity for service businesses.

I love when people:

But I don’t love when these driven individuals make a certain mistake that invites unnecessary frustrations into their workdays and weakens their reputations.

“Sure! I can do that!”

I understand that it’s exciting when a work offer sounds good.

So, when a potential client proposes a project to Joe Service Business, he’ll immediately respond with, “Sure! I can do that!” (or another phrase with …read more      

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A Step-By-Step Process to Tell Compelling Stories and Improve Conversion Rates

By Neil Patel

story telling

I’ve noticed that there’s something that scares most marketers.

We love our data.

Most marketers find it fun to review their traffic, engagement, and subscriber numbers. It allows them to test new things and measure their effect.

Data is logical.

But when it comes to content marketing, there’s a component that doesn’t always seem logical: storytelling.

I’m not talking about writing a fiction novel. I am talking about having the ability to write about even the most boring topics in a fun-to-read way.

It’s something that many marketers, even good ones, struggle to do.

Do you also have trouble with this part of creating content?

I see you …read more      

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Rainmaker Rewind: A Theory of the Universe of Nonfiction Books (and the Art of Creative Theft)

By Caroline Early

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This week on Rainmaker Rewind, Pamela Wilson and Jeff Goins from the podcast Zero to Book explore the predictable structure of nonfiction books and what that means for your writing.

Pamela and Jeff also share their theories on “creative borrowing” and how choosing between the two main structures most nonfiction books follow can help you create a better, more cohesive presentation.

And as always, be sure to check out the other fascinating episodes that aired this past week on Rainmaker FM.

  1. Zero to Book. Jeff Goins and Pamela Wilson share their thoughts on the …read more      
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