Mastering the Art of Writing Challenge Preparation
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Chapter 1: Getting Started with Your Writing Challenge
As I gear up for a writing challenge this June, I have already done my groundwork and now I'm fine-tuning my titles and diving deeper into my research. The challenge I'm embarking on is the "June Medium Challenge." While spontaneous writing can be exhilarating, a daily publishing challenge necessitates careful planning.
Section 1.1: Research and Idea Generation
To kick off my preparation, I sift through my ideas folder in Google Drive and explore a dedicated page of concepts in Notion. I specifically look for content related to "making money online" and personal growth.
Next, I create a Google Sheet to organize my ideas for the challenge. I also leverage various social media platforms, news sites, and content hubs to gather inspiration. For this challenge, I've discovered ideas from:
✅ TikTok
✅ YouTube
✅ Google News
✅ CNBC Make It
✅ Tiny Buddha
✅ Entrepreneur.com
✅ Business Insider
✅ Snapchat
✅ Medium
✅ Vocal.media
✅ My previous articles
✅ My old YouTube videos
💡 The world is brimming with content ideas. You'll never run dry, believe me! I typically compile at least 100 ideas for a 30-day challenge and select from this pool. Any unused ideas get transferred to my Notion page, labeled "Other Ideas," for potential future articles, videos, or newsletters.
Subsection 1.1.1: Mental Preparation
Publishing daily requires unwavering mental focus. Even if writing isn't your everyday routine, preparing for the commitment is crucial. Engagement with your audience and collaboration with fellow creators are also key aspects of the challenge. Here’s how I mentally prepare:
I practice affirmations focused on mental clarity and abundance multiple times a day. I draw from my collection of affirmations for inspiration. Additionally, I watch motivational YouTube videos, particularly from channels like Eric Thomas and Motiversity.
Guided meditation has become a staple for me, and I frequently listen to content from my favorite meditation channel. The impact of daily meditation is noticeable within just a week. Currently, I am in the process of creating my own manifestation meditation channel.
Section 1.2: Outlining Articles
Sometimes, I outline articles the night before, although this isn't a consistent practice. For the current challenge, I plan to keep it simple since half of my content will be short-form articles. Many of these pieces will link back to older articles, promoting previous works, such as this one from 2022.
I employ my effective "revamp" strategy on Medium to enhance traffic to my older pieces.
Chapter 2: Final Reflections
In this video, I discuss the 2-Step Writing Challenge, which you can implement daily to elevate your writing skills within just two weeks.
Here, I share my experience of completing a 24-hour writing challenge, showcasing how a creative reset can invigorate your writing process.
In conclusion, as I prepare for my June writing challenge, I recognize the significance of thorough preparation and mental resilience. By gathering a wealth of ideas from diverse sources and adhering to a structured routine of mental conditioning, audience engagement, and strategic content planning, I position myself to handle the daily publishing challenges with confidence.
This method not only ensures a steady stream of quality content but also deepens my connection with my audience while revitalizing older works through thoughtful promotion. As I embark on my June Medium challenge, I am optimistic that my preparation will empower me to navigate the month ahead successfully, emerging more connected with my audience than ever before.
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