Don't be carried away by the comments you are seeing here about a certain Mrs Ann. They are organizations of criminals who are swindlers. To be forewarned is to be harmed.
I fell in love with how the "B" is taking us directly to the amazon store on the book`s website 🥰 Amazing! looking forward to reading your book, mate 👍
Writing is extremely underappreciated. Almost every piece of good content starts with writing. The creator economy will only get bigger. So writing is the skill to learn (+ marketing and sales).
@@adrianalonso5734 what he means that the way these people make money is by selling other people the idea of making money and not applying the idea itself that they are showing.
@@adrianalonso5734 he means that the best online business is literally post videos telling people what the best online businesses are just like this guy in this video
MOST ideas nowadays are "others peoples' ideas". There are very true 100% original ideas left in any online business space - most people are repurposing others' ideas and that's okay (it's all about the creative spin you put on something, your delivery and hustle)
From Bangladesh here. I started writing online after being inspired by Ali. 4 years later I’m making a living out of it. I am making around $1000-2000 per month ,all thanks to you brother. I have also started my journey as a youtuber. Wish me luck!
I began investing at the age of 34, primarily utilizing my hard work and dedication. Now at the age of 42, I am delighted to share that my passive income exceeded $100k for the first time in a single month. This advice is truly valuable, so don't hesitate to take action. Remember, it's not about achieving wealth quickly, but rather about building wealth consistently and persistently.
This is superb! Information, as a noob it gets quite difficult to handle all of this and staying informed is a major cause, how do you go about this, are you a pro investor?
The market is volatile at this time, hence i will suggest you get yourself a financial-advisor that can provide you with entry and exit points on the shares/ETF you focus on.
Through closely monitoring the performance of my portfolio, I have witnessed a remarkable growth of $508k in just the past two quarters. This experience has shed light on why experienced traders are able to generate substantial returns even in lesser-known markets. It is safe to say that this bold decision has been one of the most impactful choi
I've actually been thinking of reaching a portfolio-adviser, my 401k and stocks been losing everything it's gained since 2019, mind if I looked-up this one coach you use?
The adviser I'm in touch with is *CAROLINA MELINA PHERSON* she works with Merrill, Pierce, Smith incorporated and interviewed on CNBC Television. You can use something else, for me she strategy works hence my result. She provides entry and exit point for the securities I focus on.
I think this is great advice for non-fiction, business, self-help, pop culture style writing. I would be horrified to see what this kind of process would do to an author like Hemingway. "The Old Man and the Sea" becomes "How to Catch a Fish Without Really Trying in your Spare Time"
This kind of feedback is more or less book reviews sped up, with often poorer grammar. You read them, take what is useful, ignore what isn’t, and incorporate it to improve your work. Just as with reviews, you can’t let them steer you. That way lies madness.
Actually historically it has worked for fiction: one of the 1800s most celebrated authors is Charles Dickens, who wrote his fiction in weekly periodicals. Each week he would release a chapter and while he had a story in mind, he would use both the anticipation and the feedback to guide his following chapters. In the modern day, in the comic world, manga artists use a similar weekly model to release their work and in the long term incorporate feedback to mould their art
@@CompetitionSportsNetworknever. No good without bad. Yin yang
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If he can scale his knowledge, why not do it? The thing is, he found a way to "sell a lot without making an effort", but all of this is thanks to the image he built of himself, his reputation and his results. What everyone wants today is this -> + scale and - effort. Now we need to know if he really knows what he's talking about and if the person buying the course is willing to change their life. I don't know this guru and I'm not advocating just stating the facts.
I feel you, Im like this always. But I tried to change this in 2021 and decided to choose one thing and got focus only in that. I finished a screenplay in 1 year and a book in 6 months after that
Writing allowed me to become a digital nomad and live a life of freedom while creating emails newsletters and sequences for online businesses. It's a beautiful and lucrative field.
My company is hiring employees for writing jobs and data entry. The pay is good for entry level workers. If you're interested let me know on my v logs.
This video really opened my eyes! I loved the part about how online writing isn't just about waiting for publishers; it's all about sharing ideas where people already are, like on social media. The feedback loop is gold-getting instant reactions helps writers grow and find their voices faster. It blew my mind that you can build your audience before even writing a book! Also, the whole idea of the “1,000 true fans” really stuck with me. It’s way less daunting to focus on a smaller, dedicated group than trying to chase a huge crowd. Thanks for sharing such great tips!
I read this book 5 weeks ago , And it was worth every penny and every minute invested on this book. And now this book is my go to resource whenever I want to learn about something new .
That’s a good thing. Maybe not for you, but definitely for a content creator. Adjusting your writing to make it more popular, as opposed to making it higher quality, it’s just simply a natural evolution of a content creator. We may not like it, but that’s just simply how it works. If you want something, that’s a little less flashy, you just have to go find new content all the time. It’s the price you pay for being choosy.
I always find myself skipping through videos, but with this channel, it's different. You've truly mastered the art of teaching, and I'm captivated every moment.
I'm glad to see Copywriting is no longer being considered "the weird red-headed child" of writing. It seriously is the #1 skill to learn if you want to make money with your words. 😃
I literally just purchased this book and it came yesterday. Time to make dreams happen. Thank you Ali for another great video. Loved your podcast with Mr Cole too.
I really love how you write and structure your videos. And I always learn so much from them and all your courses I've taken in Skill Share. This video was eye opening about potential of writing on line. I will look for Nicolas' book and listen to the podcast. Thanks Ali!
Oh. I was thinking the same thing, However, the videos are still useful, just that they could be shorter. I now play his videos at 2x speed, including this one, and I still get the point.
The book is really great! I have to say it was full of effective writing tips for people like me who HATED learning about how to write better in school. This was full of practical tips and couldn’t recommend it enough.
You posted this video absolutely at the right time. I was just watching and listening to your older videos about writing (a newsletter) and now I saw that you posted another one. You really inspired me to create my own newsletter a few days ago. I already posted my first issue, let's see where this will take me. Thank you so much!
Thanks, Ali, great video overview of online writing paths. The concept of FEEDBACK is fascinating. The feedback/feedforward loop is ever-shortening in this techscape. The physicist Nassim Haramein has written the equations that reveal this loop is a fundamental aspect of the space/time Field, and a requirement for all life. I would love for you to write or vlog more about how to incorporate feedback, as so many of us resent it, block it, or even fake it!
I attribute your early success to your scholarship of good books, and willingness to share your knowledge. Eagerly awaiting "Feel-Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You," to be delivered to my Kindle the day after Christmas. Indeed, joyful pursuits are the most enduring. Maintaining productivity is important for us older folks, too.
You could also say this is the difference between formulaic writing -- like romances, which have been churned out en masse for decades in response to reader feedback -- and great literature, which is the result of one individual's creativity, vision, and perseverance. No one will remember a single romance or online bit in 100 or even 10 years but great novels live forever. I ran a professional writing business for years. This is utter schlock.
What if I get absolutely no feedback at all. Trying to build an audience on social media is like shouting into the abyss. 99% of people receive no attention at all.
The beginning is pretty difficult (I expierence this through my own newsletter), but what about talking with your family & friends? Show them what you have written and I'm sure they will give you some feedback
*How to Write Online Effectively* 1. Start with the Forest of Ideas 2. Start writing where viewers / readers already are 3. Get feedback from your audience 4. Be prepared for trolls and people that don't vibe with your content 5. Pool of Analysis - Pay attention to the patterns, what's working well? Expand on that. *How to Make Money From This* 1. Advertising model (more unpredictable option) 2. Paywall / Exclusivity Model (more profitable option- all you need is 1,000 true fans) 3. Service Model (offering your time for money)
Good copywriting relies on good messaging. Otherwise it’s not worth anything. And if you’re also doing the messaging for a product, you’re basically just a freelance product marketer at that point.
What's awful is when a book reads like chunks of a blog strung together, incohesive and potentially repetitive. Also, I wonder how AI will affect all of this for writers and readers.
I have been hooked to you for the past one year for reason to be displayed the unreal things to be shared on your UA-cam channel i.e side hustles, self-improvement, online media etc. Thank you so much Ali sir 🙌
Hi Ali, great conclusion of the entire book. But what I’ve seen with online writers these days is they share a lot of tips about writing and then sell those tips in a course or in a book. But I’ve not come across a single writer yet, who writes about everything else other than writing tips and earn money. You can even make an analysis of this, but online writers make more money by selling courses and self publishing.
That is how most of this stuff works. It doesn't matter if its writing, finance, day trading, etc. People hype up what they are doing to sell courses. They don't make most (or any) of their money from the original activity they are teaching you about but instead make it from selling courses that claim to teach you how to do what they do. No one ever stops to consider why someone that is telling you they make tons of money doing something like day trading don't just focus more on that activity instead of spending time selling courses about it. In that example you could argue teaching others to do what they do would actually harm their financial best interests due to added market competition. The truth is they sell courses because the original activity is not that lucrative for most people and they will make more money selling courses.
Yep.I am a professional writer with two degrees, have written for many businesses, and had a successful podcast I wrote. I can tell you right now this gentleman and those like him make money by simply selling the idea of "you can make money too!" to people more than by writing for writing's sake. I have always made crappy money my whole career despite having luck. Yes some jobs will pay well but they can stop after a few weeks or months, writers get laid off frequently, and many companies only have one writer, so full time jobs can be extremely hard to get -- plus it can take a long time to find another contract job after one ends and you might have to do something very low paying in the mean time. Freelancing on Fiverr pays peanuts unless you've been at it for years. People seriously want to hire writers for what works out to like $5 an hour! Most of the writers I know are also either not making that much money a year (random payments here and there) or also have to have a full time job such as teaching at a school OR basically have to spend more of their time making these expensive courses and programs for people to buy and all the time it takes to constantly advertise and market those (by making youtube videos like this). Either way if you want to make money writing you have to be constantly constantly constantly selling yourself. If you don't enjoy that then just write for yourself for fun!
Writing is vastly undervalued. Almost every piece of good content begins with writing. The creator economy is only going to grow, and due to that, more jobs will exist!
Thanks for being structured, straight to the point and (I don't know if it's fair to say this) speaking fast. I seldom get through 14-minute videos but this was a breeze and deely informative, too!
Really interesting insights However I still feel that having a blog is still relevant in today’s world, and shouldn’t be discounted. Also whilst I appreciate Cole for thinking about the audience, I feel his ideas about this go too far that we are just trying to appease the audience.
Your UA-cam channel is absolutely amazing! The content you create is both entertaining and informative,The production quality, creativity, and passion you put into your videos are evident in every frame. keeping me hooked with every video. Keep up the fantastic work, you're doing a fantastic job! 😊👍
Can you at some point make a video (apologies if you have done so already) about why you have chosen this particular narrative? I'm trying to understand the ways people approach living in an economic society, why someone pursues money as the end goal versus meaningful work or a combination.
Money is a tool, a means to an end, rather than the goal itself. More details here about my philosophy around making money: ua-cam.com/video/-ZscZv-IMyI/v-deo.htmlsi=QxPuD49ZbjlTRrcK
I just discovered your channel, although you have millions of subs, but I'm just so amazed by your content. I feel like I've missed a big thing for many years. Keep up this fantastic work. 👌👌
Hi Ali, very good video as always - but I am unclear about a key aspect of the “online writing” process - when you suggest to write on platforms such as X. LinkedIn, Reddit etc … do you actually mean to simply post an entire essay or article as a regular post ? Or am I missing some aspect of the process… is there a format to upload one’s work onto these platforms , or do they offer certain “publishing pages” for writers / content creators to upload to? Platforms such as Quora /medium require an already existing following of sorts , as those models are a little closer to the “private website “ format …I would be very grateful for some clarification to help dissipate my confusion :) Thank you in advance .
I think it’s about testing the waters with feedback regarding a topic. So you post a shortcut of the idea/topic you have in mind, wait for people’s opinion on it and with that new perspective on the topic you can write a better article that is more attractive to the audience. & you will notice which topics get more engagement and responses and which get less, which can be a good way of selecting topics (although that whole concept is quite dependent on having/building a base followership of a “few hundreds” in order to even get responses)
Great ideas. Thanks Ali. However, my only criticism is that i don't think companies are out here sharing finance data with copywriters- so asking for a % of the outcome maybe wishful.
As always, such a great video Ali! So if I undertood it right, to start you are going to make and publish lots of contents and different ideas, then using feedback you are going to focus on what you really like and people want to read of your content. I really want to start writing and this sounds as a really good way to start and not only find what resonates with your public but also with yourself!
I was inspired by this video to open a Medium account and publish my first story! I also applied for the Medium Partner program so I can start earning some day. Of course, they do it through Stripe. Stripe does exist in my country, but guess what? I have to own a business to receive the money! I don`t own a business and I don`t plan to. I want to write, not be a businesswoman...
I have read Cole's book the art and business of online writing, it is really a good book, the way he explain the ways and direction for digital writing was amazing, I started writing online by reading his book, and I really enjoying to write no stress no anxiety I just love it.
Brilliant book recommendation as always Ali. Thank you. This book can help so many more people than the ones who want to be a career writer. Entrepreneurs, marketers, sales, etc. My only concern is, how does AI affect all of this? Where will online writing be in 5 years? Also, off topic, what brand shirt is that? Thanks again!
@aliabdaal It’s not easy, and it’s going to take a lot of courage. You have a platform, and it’s time for you to publicly take a stance toward the Palestine genocide taking place right before our eyes (and if you feel otherwise, then of course that would be your stance). Neutrality is just not an option anymore, that time has passed. History will look back at this time and we need to see you as being listed as one of the brave social media leaders. I look forward to seeing your thoughts on this subject presented in a very near future video in the same eloquent and cool way as your other videos, insha’Allah :).
Sadly I don't know how to write in a beautiful english... In my main language ideas flow without control, but I find hard to do it in english. Is it necessary to learn how to write in english or there is a possibility to make money for an italian writer?
Exactly what I needed. I already love reading and this has sparked more recently a creative boom in my mind about topics I'd love to discuss. LinkedIn is where I will begin and I will then spread to other mentioned platforms as you discussed. Thank you Ali, this could be what gets me the home I am hoping for.
It's always an honor to have you here as a mentor I learn a lot your videos and it has encourage me expecially in decisions making. Investing in the financial market that changed my life forever.
i am not a native english speaker so i kinda always have a self doubt that I can’t compete with others in terms of language literacy. Anyway thank you for this great content. i will try it again ❤
So is it ok to write about different niches (business, cooking, tech, luxury watches) under one name, just to find out what people like, or should the idea forrest consist of topics from the same niche?
I had this same problem. Finally just decided to use one profile because it's honestly just too much effort to create corresponding social media profiles for a bunch of different writing profiles.
Thank you for valuable and structured information. I've been a content writer for years, but I feel I need to seriously step up my game. The attention model seems a bit repulsive for me, but being a copywriter who's a non-native speaker is a bit hard - landing good jobs even with a good command of English is not so easy, you just get paid less by default. Still, I'm willing to learn more. Thanks for the book recommendation as well.
this video is packed with so much valuable information truly appreciate the effort and dedication you put into creating such an informative piece. Your work is impressive. Thank you for providing this valuable content.
📖 Check out my new book Feel-Good Productivity here! www.feelgoodproductivity.com/?How+to+Make+%2410%2C000%2FMonth+Writing+Online
Bro can travel in the past
Say something about Palestinians plzz
Don't be carried away by the comments you are seeing here about a certain Mrs Ann. They are organizations of criminals who are swindlers. To be forewarned is to be harmed.
Please helps the people in Gaza they are under criminal bombardment now💔🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸 we're praying to you from Yemen 🇾🇪
I fell in love with how the "B" is taking us directly to the amazon store on the book`s website 🥰 Amazing! looking forward to reading your book, mate 👍
Writing is extremely underappreciated. Almost every piece of good content starts with writing. The creator economy will only get bigger. So writing is the skill to learn (+ marketing and sales).
Thanks to Dan Koe
@@janijaeckelyou're deluded
Hello Mr Noor, Kindly can I have your email address, I would love to contact you.
Training temple in a 😂
Thanks to MYRAIDS UPON MYRIADS of people who reminded us , not just him@@janijaeckel
Remember kids, the best online business is selling others the idea of an online business.
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@@adrianalonso5734 what he means that the way these people make money is by selling other people the idea of making money and not applying the idea itself that they are showing.
@@adrianalonso5734 he means that the best online business is literally post videos telling people what the best online businesses are just like this guy in this video
MOST ideas nowadays are "others peoples' ideas". There are very true 100% original ideas left in any online business space - most people are repurposing others' ideas and that's okay (it's all about the creative spin you put on something, your delivery and hustle)
@@adrianalonso5734lazy is what that means
From Bangladesh here.
I started writing online after being inspired by Ali. 4 years later I’m making a living out of it. I am making around $1000-2000 per month ,all thanks to you brother.
I have also started my journey as a youtuber. Wish me luck!
Congratulations 🎉, what type of writing?
@@justo412 I write nonfiction ebooks
@@Iqamat_as_Salat Thanks!
can you tell me how to start writing online
Would you mind sharing some of your journey and how you did it
I began investing at the age of 34, primarily utilizing my hard work and dedication. Now at the age of 42, I am delighted to share that my passive income exceeded $100k for the first time in a single month. This advice is truly valuable, so don't hesitate to take action. Remember, it's not about achieving wealth quickly, but rather about building wealth consistently and persistently.
This is superb! Information, as a noob it gets quite difficult to handle all of this and staying informed is a major cause, how do you go about this, are you a pro investor?
The market is volatile at this time, hence i will suggest you get yourself a financial-advisor that can provide you with entry and exit points on the shares/ETF you focus on.
Through closely monitoring the performance of my portfolio, I have witnessed a remarkable growth of $508k in just the past two quarters. This experience has shed light on why experienced traders are able to generate substantial returns even in lesser-known markets. It is safe to say that this bold decision has been one of the most impactful choi
I've actually been thinking of reaching a portfolio-adviser, my 401k and stocks been losing everything it's gained since 2019, mind if I looked-up this one coach you use?
The adviser I'm in touch with is *CAROLINA MELINA PHERSON* she works with Merrill, Pierce, Smith incorporated and interviewed on CNBC Television. You can use something else, for me she strategy works hence my result. She provides entry and exit point for the securities I focus on.
I think this is great advice for non-fiction, business, self-help, pop culture style writing. I would be horrified to see what this kind of process would do to an author like Hemingway. "The Old Man and the Sea" becomes "How to Catch a Fish Without Really Trying in your Spare Time"
😂
Well, if you think about it, Webtoons are basically this, and it's fiction.
This kind of feedback is more or less book reviews sped up, with often poorer grammar. You read them, take what is useful, ignore what isn’t, and incorporate it to improve your work. Just as with reviews, you can’t let them steer you. That way lies madness.
Actually historically it has worked for fiction: one of the 1800s most celebrated authors is Charles Dickens, who wrote his fiction in weekly periodicals. Each week he would release a chapter and while he had a story in mind, he would use both the anticipation and the feedback to guide his following chapters.
In the modern day, in the comic world, manga artists use a similar weekly model to release their work and in the long term incorporate feedback to mould their art
@@droprelease4820 Oh that's interesting. I didn't know that.
Nicolas Cole is all praises for writing coz he wants to sell his writing courses to ppl. The man's selling dreams just like any other "Online guru"
Jeez all your examples, every author you cite at length are all men. No women are doing this successfully?
When will people like this eventually go away?
@@CompetitionSportsNetworknever. No good without bad. Yin yang
If he can scale his knowledge, why not do it?
The thing is, he found a way to "sell a lot without making an effort", but all of this is thanks to the image he built of himself, his reputation and his results.
What everyone wants today is this -> + scale and - effort.
Now we need to know if he really knows what he's talking about and if the person buying the course is willing to change their life. I don't know this guru and I'm not advocating just stating the facts.
I've read that book and I don't even want to be a writer, it was amazing. Such an actionable and timeless book. I totally recommend it
I feel like I have been getting lost deeper and deeper in "the forest of ideas". Thanks for the great discussion, Ali!
I feel you, Im like this always. But I tried to change this in 2021 and decided to choose one thing and got focus only in that. I finished a screenplay in 1 year and a book in 6 months after that
Hopefully it's all part of the process, and one idea emerges for you. Good luck!
Writing allowed me to become a digital nomad and live a life of freedom while creating emails newsletters and sequences for online businesses. It's a beautiful and lucrative field.
@@Michael-z8o8k Hi I'm interested
My company is hiring employees for writing jobs and data entry. The pay is good for entry level workers. If you're interested let me know on my v logs.
This video gave me the confidence I needed to put my work online more and actually put my Journalism degree to work to the fullest. Thank you, Ali ❤
My company is hiring employees for writing jobs. The pay is good for entry level workers. If you're interested let me know on my v logs.
This video really opened my eyes! I loved the part about how online writing isn't just about waiting for publishers; it's all about sharing ideas where people already are, like on social media. The feedback loop is gold-getting instant reactions helps writers grow and find their voices faster. It blew my mind that you can build your audience before even writing a book! Also, the whole idea of the “1,000 true fans” really stuck with me. It’s way less daunting to focus on a smaller, dedicated group than trying to chase a huge crowd. Thanks for sharing such great tips!
I read this book 5 weeks ago , And it was worth every penny and every minute invested on this book.
And now this book is my go to resource whenever I want to learn about something new .
That’s a good thing. Maybe not for you, but definitely for a content creator. Adjusting your writing to make it more popular, as opposed to making it higher quality, it’s just simply a natural evolution of a content creator. We may not like it, but that’s just simply how it works. If you want something, that’s a little less flashy, you just have to go find new content all the time. It’s the price you pay for being choosy.
I always find myself skipping through videos, but with this channel, it's different. You've truly mastered the art of teaching, and I'm captivated every moment.
I'm glad to see Copywriting is no longer being considered "the weird red-headed child" of writing. It seriously is the #1 skill to learn if you want to make money with your words. 😃
I literally just purchased this book and it came yesterday. Time to make dreams happen. Thank you Ali for another great video. Loved your podcast with Mr Cole too.
Love the lighting effect and setup at 8.41 ❤, it feels really cozy!
As someone like me who has just started his career in digital marketing as a fresher content writer. This video is a gem 💎
I really love how you write and structure your videos. And I always learn so much from them and all your courses I've taken in Skill Share. This video was eye opening about potential of writing on line. I will look for Nicolas' book and listen to the podcast. Thanks Ali!
Idk getting the feeling your videos become way more viewbaiting, titles especially and some stuff repetitive
Funny, I was just talking about this to my folks today😮. I totally agree with this feedback.
Been saying this since I seen him pop up.
Hes posting all the stuff before he becomes a "nomad"
Oh. I was thinking the same thing, However, the videos are still useful, just that they could be shorter. I now play his videos at 2x speed, including this one, and I still get the point.
I mean, it's his business...and he wants that to grow.
What a great video. I have no intention of being an online writer but I watched the video anyway because I know I always learn new things from you.
Before I watch, let me say this "I'm about to receive a life changing advice" .Ali is the best ❤️
You make everything sounds easier and doable , You are an inspiration for me 🙏
His content is become stale tbh
The book is really great! I have to say it was full of effective writing tips for people like me who HATED learning about how to write better in school. This was full of practical tips and couldn’t recommend it enough.
You posted this video absolutely at the right time. I was just watching and listening to your older videos about writing (a newsletter) and now I saw that you posted another one. You really inspired me to create my own newsletter a few days ago. I already posted my first issue, let's see where this will take me. Thank you so much!
Am I the only one impressed by the book-flying-to-Ali’s hand at 5:37 😮
It was 5:33. a few of us noticed too. And his whole casual “no big deal” act made it all the more “noticeable”. 😂
Thanks, Ali, great video overview of online writing paths. The concept of FEEDBACK is fascinating. The feedback/feedforward loop is ever-shortening in this techscape. The physicist Nassim Haramein has written the equations that reveal this loop is a fundamental aspect of the space/time Field, and a requirement for all life. I would love for you to write or vlog more about how to incorporate feedback, as so many of us resent it, block it, or even fake it!
5:34. Loved that little animation with the book!
The animation of the book sliding in at 5:34 >>>>
I attribute your early success to your scholarship of good books, and willingness to share your knowledge. Eagerly awaiting "Feel-Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You," to be delivered to my Kindle the day after Christmas. Indeed, joyful pursuits are the most enduring. Maintaining productivity is important for us older folks, too.
You could also say this is the difference between formulaic writing -- like romances, which have been churned out en masse for decades in response to reader feedback -- and great literature, which is the result of one individual's creativity, vision, and perseverance. No one will remember a single romance or online bit in 100 or even 10 years but great novels live forever. I ran a professional writing business for years. This is utter schlock.
Let’s be realistic, only
6% of writers on Medium warn more than $100 per month.
Where did you get this stat. I'm broke af and scared to start cause everything I'm told keeps me broke
Use affiliate marketing and add links in your stories to get traffic
Writing is a great asset. It is a skill that changed my life big time!!!
The flying book trick 📖 loved it! And as usually loved the video ideas!
*I had a **_mild_** panic attack* when you showed the screenshot of my Deep Dive on Packy McCormick at 2:48 🤯 Thanks Ali and team!
What if I get absolutely no feedback at all. Trying to build an audience on social media is like shouting into the abyss. 99% of people receive no attention at all.
Here’s some engagement to get you started.
@@nicolascole77 😎
The beginning is pretty difficult (I expierence this through my own newsletter), but what about talking with your family & friends? Show them what you have written and I'm sure they will give you some feedback
Yea, but... stare long enough into the abyss, and the abyss stares back at you, right?
This really caught my attention, well done. Looks like your audience starts here.
the quality of your videos is only getting better over time💯💯
Glad you think so!
Can’t describe how much I love Ali’s videos
A physician always tries best to heal pain whether it’s physical or mental anxiety,Mr Ali Abdaal does both in same manner.
*How to Write Online Effectively*
1. Start with the Forest of Ideas
2. Start writing where viewers / readers already are
3. Get feedback from your audience
4. Be prepared for trolls and people that don't vibe with your content
5. Pool of Analysis - Pay attention to the patterns, what's working well? Expand on that.
*How to Make Money From This*
1. Advertising model (more unpredictable option)
2. Paywall / Exclusivity Model (more profitable option- all you need is 1,000 true fans)
3. Service Model (offering your time for money)
Good copywriting relies on good messaging. Otherwise it’s not worth anything. And if you’re also doing the messaging for a product, you’re basically just a freelance product marketer at that point.
I LOve the way ali structure his content
What's awful is when a book reads like chunks of a blog strung together, incohesive and potentially repetitive. Also, I wonder how AI will affect all of this for writers and readers.
I have been hooked to you for the past one year for reason to be displayed the unreal things to be shared on your UA-cam channel i.e side hustles, self-improvement, online media etc.
Thank you so much Ali sir 🙌
Cool! After learning how to make videos, I want to jump start on online writing + podcast now! We all gonna be happy & successful ❤🔥
Wow! God bless you dear Coach Ali Abdaal ✍️💯❤️📚🌍😀
Hi Ali, great conclusion of the entire book. But what I’ve seen with online writers these days is they share a lot of tips about writing and then sell those tips in a course or in a book.
But I’ve not come across a single writer yet, who writes about everything else other than writing tips and earn money.
You can even make an analysis of this, but online writers make more money by selling courses and self publishing.
That is how most of this stuff works. It doesn't matter if its writing, finance, day trading, etc. People hype up what they are doing to sell courses. They don't make most (or any) of their money from the original activity they are teaching you about but instead make it from selling courses that claim to teach you how to do what they do. No one ever stops to consider why someone that is telling you they make tons of money doing something like day trading don't just focus more on that activity instead of spending time selling courses about it. In that example you could argue teaching others to do what they do would actually harm their financial best interests due to added market competition. The truth is they sell courses because the original activity is not that lucrative for most people and they will make more money selling courses.
Yep.I am a professional writer with two degrees, have written for many businesses, and had a successful podcast I wrote. I can tell you right now this gentleman and those like him make money by simply selling the idea of "you can make money too!" to people more than by writing for writing's sake. I have always made crappy money my whole career despite having luck. Yes some jobs will pay well but they can stop after a few weeks or months, writers get laid off frequently, and many companies only have one writer, so full time jobs can be extremely hard to get -- plus it can take a long time to find another contract job after one ends and you might have to do something very low paying in the mean time. Freelancing on Fiverr pays peanuts unless you've been at it for years. People seriously want to hire writers for what works out to like $5 an hour! Most of the writers I know are also either not making that much money a year (random payments here and there) or also have to have a full time job such as teaching at a school OR basically have to spend more of their time making these expensive courses and programs for people to buy and all the time it takes to constantly advertise and market those (by making youtube videos like this). Either way if you want to make money writing you have to be constantly constantly constantly selling yourself. If you don't enjoy that then just write for yourself for fun!
Solid, book ordered. This is a space I really want to explore.
Writing is vastly undervalued. Almost every piece of good content begins with writing.
The creator economy is only going to grow, and due to that, more jobs will exist!
Also reading this book at the moment and it really motivates to start writing online.
A great video. I have to agree with others, the book to (slight-of)hand was awesome!
I don't know why he says do not write on a blog when the two examples he/you give state Ryan Holiday and Mark Manson started with a blog post??
Thanks for being structured, straight to the point and (I don't know if it's fair to say this) speaking fast. I seldom get through 14-minute videos but this was a breeze and deely informative, too!
5:34 🔥 super transition btw
Very good video, will defenentlely switch from writing on my website to a platform where people already are. Thank you Ali!
Really interesting insights
However I still feel that having a blog is still relevant in today’s world, and shouldn’t be discounted.
Also whilst I appreciate Cole for thinking about the audience, I feel his ideas about this go too far that we are just trying to appease the audience.
Your UA-cam channel is absolutely amazing! The content you create is both entertaining and informative,The production quality, creativity, and passion you put into your videos are evident in every frame. keeping me hooked with every video. Keep up the fantastic work, you're doing a fantastic job! 😊👍
Wow, thank you!
Id love to find a channel that can talk about skills development without focusing on money.
This looks like my thumbnail 😂😂, but the highly upgraded version, you are the best mentor ❤
Can you at some point make a video (apologies if you have done so already) about why you have chosen this particular narrative? I'm trying to understand the ways people approach living in an economic society, why someone pursues money as the end goal versus meaningful work or a combination.
Money is a tool, a means to an end, rather than the goal itself. More details here about my philosophy around making money: ua-cam.com/video/-ZscZv-IMyI/v-deo.htmlsi=QxPuD49ZbjlTRrcK
Great video for someone stranded on how to begin online writing❤
I voted for PTI first and then saw this video and my hope is 10x now.
Out of the millions of people writing on these platforms, how many have made a name for themselves, let alone an income?
This is all super cool information but...how do you just "begin writing" and "finding people who buy your service"
I fell in love with your videos with my mind and your softness :)
Love from India & all the very best for your digital nomad journey….awaiting to witness what lie ahead on your channel 🎉
Rather than awaiting for his success, do something big in your life so that other people like you can await for your success 🙂
Gary Halbert died in 2007. I may have misunderstood, but it seemed like you were referring to him in the present tense.
I just discovered your channel, although you have millions of subs, but I'm just so amazed by your content. I feel like I've missed a big thing for many years. Keep up this fantastic work. 👌👌
Hi Ali, very good video as always - but I am unclear about a key aspect of the “online writing” process - when you suggest to write on platforms such as X. LinkedIn, Reddit etc … do you actually mean to simply post an entire essay or article as a regular post ? Or am I missing some aspect of the process… is there a format to upload one’s work onto these platforms , or do they offer certain “publishing pages” for writers / content creators to upload to? Platforms such as Quora /medium require an already existing following of sorts , as those models are a little closer to the “private website “ format …I would be very grateful for some clarification to help dissipate my confusion :)
Thank you in advance .
I am also wondering about this step in the process. Maybe I am missing something as well. Could someone please explain?
I think it’s about testing the waters with feedback regarding a topic. So you post a shortcut of the idea/topic you have in mind, wait for people’s opinion on it and with that new perspective on the topic you can write a better article that is more attractive to the audience.
& you will notice which topics get more engagement and responses and which get less, which can be a good way of selecting topics (although that whole concept is quite dependent on having/building a base followership of a “few hundreds” in order to even get responses)
Great ideas. Thanks Ali. However, my only criticism is that i don't think companies are out here sharing finance data with copywriters- so asking for a % of the outcome maybe wishful.
Felicitaciones Ali....Gran Video como siempre 💫
As always, such a great video Ali!
So if I undertood it right, to start you are going to make and publish lots of contents and different ideas, then using feedback you are going to focus on what you really like and people want to read of your content.
I really want to start writing and this sounds as a really good way to start and not only find what resonates with your public but also with yourself!
❤❤❤❤❤ informative & inspiring. So on point on being paid by the "hours" vs by the "results".....
I’m so glad I bought this book yesterday. I feel like it’s going to sell out now lol
I was inspired by this video to open a Medium account and publish my first story! I also applied for the Medium Partner program so I can start earning some day. Of course, they do it through Stripe. Stripe does exist in my country, but guess what? I have to own a business to receive the money! I don`t own a business and I don`t plan to. I want to write, not be a businesswoman...
Most valuable video for content writing on internet 🙇🏻❤️
Nah the book grab from thin air is insane!! LOL great knowledge as well!
@5:35 that transition though 🤯🔥
Really cool edit at 5:33. I see your videos mostly for video editing ideas.
I have read Cole's book the art and business of online writing, it is really a good book, the way he explain the ways and direction for digital writing was amazing, I started writing online by reading his book, and I really enjoying to write no stress no anxiety I just love it.
would you say that you are someone introspective about life or just a really energizing person with a passion for writing?
@@jerelong3581 I just love it it makes me fine to share my thoughts and ideas to help others.
Which platform did you start writing on?
@@mgs027 I am writing on different platforms like quora, medium and I also write newsletters on substack as well
I just love your content so much. Thank you for all the inspiration to give a small UA-camr and Videographer as myself ❤
Brilliant book recommendation as always Ali. Thank you. This book can help so many more people than the ones who want to be a career writer. Entrepreneurs, marketers, sales, etc. My only concern is, how does AI affect all of this? Where will online writing be in 5 years? Also, off topic, what brand shirt is that? Thanks again!
Anyone can write using AI.
Who will stand out, realistically? Those which have a human touch.
@aliabdaal
It’s not easy, and it’s going to take a lot of courage. You have a platform, and it’s time for you to publicly take a stance toward the Palestine genocide taking place right before our eyes (and if you feel otherwise, then of course that would be your stance).
Neutrality is just not an option anymore, that time has passed. History will look back at this time and we need to see you as being listed as one of the brave social media leaders. I look forward to seeing your thoughts on this subject presented in a very near future video in the same eloquent and cool way as your other videos, insha’Allah :).
Thanks for alw.ays inspiring us. As a new youtuber it is always helpful to watch your videos and stay inspired
Most of my free time I am watching Ali’s Videos😍
Lol both unicorn examples you used (Mark Manson & Ryan Holliday) both had blogs which were discouraged?!
Sadly I don't know how to write in a beautiful english... In my main language ideas flow without control, but I find hard to do it in english. Is it necessary to learn how to write in english or there is a possibility to make money for an italian writer?
Exactly what I needed. I already love reading and this has sparked more recently a creative boom in my mind about topics I'd love to discuss. LinkedIn is where I will begin and I will then spread to other mentioned platforms as you discussed. Thank you Ali, this could be what gets me the home I am hoping for.
Ali’s video is only getting better and better every week.
It's always an honor to have you here as a mentor I learn a lot your videos and it has encourage me expecially in decisions making. Investing in the financial market that changed my life forever.
To be honest, investing is a smart way of securing your family future, grow wealth and beat inflation
I'm a newbie and my portfolio has been down the drain while I try trading for myself, don't know what I did wrong
Consider seeking guidance from a financial advisor or a trading mentor to provide signal and also help you out with trade.
Really interesting topic. The full interview goes right to my watchlist and the book to my readings list!
i am not a native english speaker so i kinda always have a self doubt that I can’t compete with others in terms of language literacy. Anyway thank you for this great content. i will try it again ❤
You can turn it into a strenght ! Your mistakes & ways to use and structure words make you stand out and add human authenticity !
Your comment proves you are good at English you don't need to be scared
@@enzogallow👍🏻
So is it ok to write about different niches (business, cooking, tech, luxury watches) under one name, just to find out what people like, or should the idea forrest consist of topics from the same niche?
I had this same problem.
Finally just decided to use one profile because it's honestly just too much effort to create corresponding social media profiles for a bunch of different writing profiles.
Thank you for valuable and structured information. I've been a content writer for years, but I feel I need to seriously step up my game. The attention model seems a bit repulsive for me, but being a copywriter who's a non-native speaker is a bit hard - landing good jobs even with a good command of English is not so easy, you just get paid less by default. Still, I'm willing to learn more. Thanks for the book recommendation as well.
Ali bhai,
Good explanation of writing skills 😊
Felicitaciones Ali....Gran Video como siempre
Hi Ali! Do you recommend making a blog website as an affiliate marketer then advertising it on social media?
I like the old fashioned style of publishing much better.
this video is packed with so much valuable information truly appreciate the effort and dedication you put into creating such an informative piece. Your work is impressive. Thank you for providing this valuable content.
Ali, make a video on how to start and scale a podcast
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