Creating content worth publishing
Content gets shared when it...1. Make readers look smart → So give them insights they can't find anywhere else)2. Create conversation starters → So plants discussion points that spark natural debate in your content3. Design for sharing context → "Thought you'd find this interesting because..."4. Has built-in replay value → So build in layered... See more
Tommy Walker • Tommy Walker on LinkedIn: Content is NOT king. Content is 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆. (And most B2B brands…
Writers need to become researchers first and writers second. Successful writers are researchers who write on the side.
As a writer, your goal isn’t to become an expert, but rather to report on or write to them. Hence, your knowledge base is better built around citation instead of internalization. You don’t need to memorize; you need to link.
As you
Narrative-market fit is that intersection between:
Questions your audience is asking
Questions you can credibly answer
Topics that are valuable for your business.
When you have that figured out, you know which topics to write on and which to decline.
Three questions to ask yourself before posting anything ever:
Why am I posting this?
Why do I care?
And why does my audience care?
His point was that there’s always a bigger story to be told that we alone cannot observe. Great reporting, or a great point-of-view, often requires the thoughts, experiences, and insights of others.
John Bonini • How to Create Content With Your Audience — Content Marketing Education & Consulting | Some Good Content
Resonance: The sudden urge to act created by a message or experience which aligns so closely with your beliefs or identity that your thoughts, emotions, and abilities feel amplified.
Jay Acunzo • Differentiation Isn't About Topics: How to Find Actual Whitespace to Stand Out
Ultimately, the power of an idea-centric approach to content marketing boils down to one thing: focus. You cut through the clutter and make a lasting impression on your audience by rallying your content around a singular, resonant theme.
It's not about churning out more content; it's about making every asset serve a bigger story.
It's not about churning out more content; it's about making every asset serve a bigger story.