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How I [honestly] wish I knew all of these of Day 1 instead of Day 1423
First, I have many tough moments.
Consistency is challenging. Also, writing is not [exactly] the easiest thing to start, work on, and complete.
Plus, I am not a writer-type.
I would laugh out loud if anyone would suggest that one of my income streams would derive from pumping words in the internet space. I never saw writing as income-viable or sustainable. I never saw that happening.
It is the most competitive space humans have ever invented.
That said, it is [still] possible to make decent money online. I know it’s possible… because I did.
So, if you are interested in making this online writing thing work…
Here’s what I learned after publishing 1665 articles in 4 years.
1. Write simple
This is the most underrated lesson I learned.
We can find people from all walks of life on the internet.
That means they come with a diverse spectrum of language mastery and competence.
