Why A Developer Should Write
And reward to write in public
- You write 100 blog posts. 99 are average, and 1 changes your life.
- You build 100 side projects. 99 don't scale, and 1 changes your life.
- You sent cold DM to 100 people. 99 you never get a reply, 1 changes your life.
Life is more random than it appears. Take the appropriate action.
This is the reward to write in Public:
I received 5K+ views on my latest blog post this week.
100+ Twitter followers
6 sales for my new product
In addition, I received 1 direct message on Twitter and 2 emails for contract writing.
The world is changing. In a remote-work world, "writing clearly" is the single most valuable skill set you can have.
To become a writer, you don't have to meet any specific criteria or achieve certain milestones. In fact, anyone who confidently calls themselves an expert may not actually be one.
The most important thing that makes you a writer is simply writing.
It's that simple.
Don't worry about labels or external validation – just focus on putting words on the page and improving your craft.
My favourite lines from David Perell
The market doesn't see your ability, it sees your ability to communicate. "The world rewards the people who are best at communicating ideas, not the people with the best ideas." — @david_perell
While it may be possible to produce some decent writing by only working on it when you feel motivated in the short term, in the long run, it's the consistent and disciplined writers who tend to be the most successful.
This is because the skills and techniques of writing, like any craft, require regular practice and development in order to improve.
Therefore, if you want to be a good writer in the long term, it's important to build strong writing habits and be committed to putting in the work, even on days when you don't feel particularly inspired.
Your dedication and discipline will pay off in the quality of your writing.
You can read the detailed blog post here. A Software Developer’s Guide to Writing
Twitter Spaces Guest Speaking Opportunity
This month I got a chance to share my views on writing in a Twitter space.
When you build or write in public people will come to you for opportunities.
By sharing your work publicly and building a reputation as a creator, you may attract the attention of potential collaborators or clients who are interested in your skills and experience.
If you have some free time this weekend, I recommend listening to this particular resource for further guidance and inspiration.
P.S. My last few emails have all been excerpts from my new book and 15 days cold DM course. you can pre-order here.
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