“Unlocking the Secret: Why Mastering Writing Skills Trumps Any Tool You’ll Ever Use!”
In a world overflowing with online writing courses, templates, and “expert” coaches, it’s easy to feel like there’s a magic formula just waiting to be discovered. I mean, how often have you wondered if unlocking the secrets to successful writing is just a few clicks away? But here’s the kicker: what if the real key to your success isn’t a shiny new toolkit or an online course promising to transform you overnight, but rather the intrinsic skills that no amount of coaching can truly impart? In this article, I dive into that very notion—unpacking why the tools of the trade might not be what you really need. Let’s explore how skills, rather than shortcuts, pave the way to a thriving writing career. Curious? LEARN MORE
An Untethered Life
The only thing the online coaches can’t teach is the one thing that really matters
There’s no shortage of online courses, lists, coaches, templates, and software collections that purport to give you the tools you need to succeed as an online writer.
Just one problem: they’re barking up the wrong virtual tree.
Because it’s probably not tools you need. It’s skills. And there’s a huge difference between the two.
A quick example: The “Framework” hustle
A short example from my own life might be helpful here.
Recently, I was looking for a way to expand my writing reach online. I’ve got a handful of followers on Medium but I wanted to branch out onto LinkedIn. So, against my own frequently offered advice, I started looking for an online course that could provide me with some guidance as I ventured out into the wilds of social media. (I know. What the hell was I thinking?)
I found one offered by a very popular online creator who’s had notable success on LinkedIn and I broke out my credit card. The price was reasonable (luckily) and I dove into the course.
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