Comments on: The Reluctant Expert http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/the-reluctant-expert/ Straight Talk About Your Writing Career Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:46:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sharon http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/the-reluctant-expert/#comment-448 Sharon Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:37:19 +0000 http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/the-reluctant-expert/#comment-448 Sometimes that works, James, when the creative juices are flowing. Thanks for stopping by. Sometimes that works, James, when the creative juices are flowing. Thanks for stopping by.

]]> By: James - DigitalKeyToInfo http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/the-reluctant-expert/#comment-449 James - DigitalKeyToInfo Sat, 10 Nov 2007 04:31:30 +0000 http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/the-reluctant-expert/#comment-449 I write about a normally unrelated topic and then figure out how to relate it. Of course, I don't claim to be a writer and I do not have to please anyone but myself. I write about a normally unrelated topic and then figure out how to relate it. Of course, I don’t claim to be a writer and I do not have to please anyone but myself.

]]> By: Hope Writes » Blog Archive » Linky Love http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/the-reluctant-expert/#comment-447 Hope Writes » Blog Archive » Linky Love Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:52:35 +0000 http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/the-reluctant-expert/#comment-447 [...] The Reluctant Expert Quick and simple research tips [...] [...] The Reluctant Expert Quick and simple research tips [...]

]]> By: Rebecca Laffar-Smith http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/the-reluctant-expert/#comment-446 Rebecca Laffar-Smith Thu, 04 Oct 2007 02:06:13 +0000 http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/the-reluctant-expert/#comment-446 Reading blogs is also a fantastic way to reinspire your favorite topics. Reading about other topics can give you ideas as well. Blending two seemingly unrelated topics can enliven a new focus for your writing and capture the interest of both marketing categories if done creatively. I've yet to run out of interesting things to write about in my 'expert' categories. It's easier to broaden the focus. Writing about writing has so many sub-categories that (so long as you aren't ONLY writing about writing) you could constantly find fresh, new insights and ideas to cover. I've found it's the same for all of the categories I write. If I start feeling pressed for ideas then it's time to learn something new, study a new topic and become an expert for that one too. Reading blogs is also a fantastic way to reinspire your favorite topics. Reading about other topics can give you ideas as well. Blending two seemingly unrelated topics can enliven a new focus for your writing and capture the interest of both marketing categories if done creatively.

I’ve yet to run out of interesting things to write about in my ‘expert’ categories. It’s easier to broaden the focus. Writing about writing has so many sub-categories that (so long as you aren’t ONLY writing about writing) you could constantly find fresh, new insights and ideas to cover. I’ve found it’s the same for all of the categories I write.

If I start feeling pressed for ideas then it’s time to learn something new, study a new topic and become an expert for that one too.

]]> By: Sharon http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/the-reluctant-expert/#comment-441 Sharon Thu, 04 Oct 2007 01:27:56 +0000 http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/the-reluctant-expert/#comment-441 That's quite true, Rebecca. I subscribe to a LOT of writing blogs, as well as blogs about blogging and other topics and they often give me new ideas. I also get inspired by talking to other writers. That’s quite true, Rebecca. I subscribe to a LOT of writing blogs, as well as blogs about blogging and other topics and they often give me new ideas. I also get inspired by talking to other writers.

]]> By: Look What the Cat Dragged In | Conversation for One http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/the-reluctant-expert/#comment-443 Look What the Cat Dragged In | Conversation for One Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:36:12 +0000 http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/the-reluctant-expert/#comment-443 [...] Good advice on freelance article writing. [...] [...] Good advice on freelance article writing. [...]

]]> By: Sharon http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/the-reluctant-expert/#comment-444 Sharon Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:05:06 +0000 http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/the-reluctant-expert/#comment-444 Yes, it can be hard to keep finding inspiration, but I suppose the paycheck provides some incentive, Terry. Yes, it can be hard to keep finding inspiration, but I suppose the paycheck provides some incentive, Terry.

]]> By: Terry Heath http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/the-reluctant-expert/#comment-445 Terry Heath Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:18:29 +0000 http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/the-reluctant-expert/#comment-445 It's a great example of why I gave up ghostwriting articles for websites. I had as much work as I could handle, but some of the topics were mind numbing. Not only that, but once I've written a few articles on a topic I've probably said all I need to say. If someone wants 25 articles for their blog or website, I'm scraping for ideas after ten. It’s a great example of why I gave up ghostwriting articles for websites. I had as much work as I could handle, but some of the topics were mind numbing. Not only that, but once I’ve written a few articles on a topic I’ve probably said all I need to say. If someone wants 25 articles for their blog or website, I’m scraping for ideas after ten.

]]> By: Sharon http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/the-reluctant-expert/#comment-442 Sharon Sun, 23 Sep 2007 02:14:44 +0000 http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/the-reluctant-expert/#comment-442 Good suggestion about trying new topics, Amanda. If you're a skilled writer, then this can give you the boost you need. Good suggestion about trying new topics, Amanda. If you’re a skilled writer, then this can give you the boost you need.

]]> By: Amanda Evans http://www.getpaidtowriteonline.com/the-reluctant-expert/#comment-440 Amanda Evans Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:25:17 +0000 http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/the-reluctant-expert/#comment-440 this is a great topic and one that every writer can relate to. There are time in every freelance writers life when you get tired of writing about a certain subject. I am a qualified nutritional therapist and for months on end I would write about herbs, diets, healthy foods, etc., and there were times when I found myself getting frustrated and tired of writing about the same thing over and over again. Trying to come up with unique articles was becoming difficult as you can imagine. To compensate I began taking assignments on completely different subjects in order to keep my brain functioning. Being knowledgeable in a subject has its advantages. For one there is very little research required. It does however have its disadvantages too and if you specialize in a certain subject you can get bored very quickly. I learned this the hard way but am happy to say that by venturing into the extremes such as adult content and finance I have found a way to keep my brain active and learn a great deal too. I guess in my situation being an expert in nutrition is great but you still need to keep your brain active and alert and this is where learning about new subjects helps. Amanda http://www.ghostwritinguncovered.com this is a great topic and one that every writer can relate to. There are time in every freelance writers life when you get tired of writing about a certain subject. I am a qualified nutritional therapist and for months on end I would write about herbs, diets, healthy foods, etc., and there were times when I found myself getting frustrated and tired of writing about the same thing over and over again. Trying to come up with unique articles was becoming difficult as you can imagine. To compensate I began taking assignments on completely different subjects in order to keep my brain functioning. Being knowledgeable in a subject has its advantages. For one there is very little research required. It does however have its disadvantages too and if you specialize in a certain subject you can get bored very quickly. I learned this the hard way but am happy to say that by venturing into the extremes such as adult content and finance I have found a way to keep my brain active and learn a great deal too. I guess in my situation being an expert in nutrition is great but you still need to keep your brain active and alert and this is where learning about new subjects helps.

Amanda
http://www.ghostwritinguncovered.com

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