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How to Stand Out in a Sea of Writers That Sound Exactly The Same
Most of the writing you see online is painfully boring. “5 Tips for Waking Up Early in the Morning.” Gee, thanks, really enlightening.
I get it. It’s getting harder and harder to stand out these days. Listicles galore and no original thoughts, right? Everyone is writing the same exact shit and you’re afraid you’re just adding more manure to the pile.
I write listicles too, but people say they have flair. I write about tired topics, too, but I do it in a way that readers find compelling. The market has been saturated forever, but you can still find a way to stand out.
How? Simple. Do things other writers can’t do, won’t do, or are afraid to do. Here are some strategies you can use to beat the competition.
Stop Pulling Punches
Most writers play it way too safe. They’re afraid of saying what they really mean. They don’t want to go all the way there. So they stick to approved narratives and topics. This isn’t something just writers suffer from. It’s a problem you see in today’s overly politically correct world.
Everyone is afraid of getting canceled. They don’t want the mob to come after them. If they do manage to put some controversial words out there, they’ll back down and apologize for something…
