You have a story to tell. Maybe you’ve written a book, or maybe you’re just looking to put your thoughts down on paper. Either way, you’re in the right place. This blog post will help you figure out exactly what you need to ask yourself in order to produce the best work possible for your reader.
1. Who is my ideal reader/audience?
This is the person you’re writing for. What is their background, experience, hobbies, etc? You want to make sure that you tailor your content to appeal to this particular group of people. You don’t want to aim your writing at a general audience and then surprise your reader with content that they cannot relate to. If you’re not sure who your ideal reader is, ask yourself what would make this person interested in your work? What would you know that they don’t? You can use this question as a guide to help you figure out the right information for your readers. Think about what you would say to a friend that you hoped would read your work. Chances are, you’ll come up with some interesting insights that would make for a great story.
2. What is my goal as the writer?
Your goal as the writer is to produce the best possible work for your readers. There are several ways to accomplish this task. You want to make sure that you tailor your content to appeal to as many people as possible while not watering down your message or making your point harder to get across. Your readers will only appreciate your efforts if they can relate to what you’re saying. If you want to become a good writer, ask yourself what would make my work the best it can be? What is the one thing that I should keep in mind? What will make my work stand out? The more you can think about your work in these terms, the better. Remember: your work will only be as good as you make it. Don’t be afraid to put in the extra effort to make it perfect.
3. How much research do I need to do?
Every writer has different amounts of experience, so you’ll need to find out what level of research you need to do for your specific project. The more you know about the subject matter, the better able you’ll be to write about it effectively. If you’re planning on writing a historical novel, you’ll need to do a lot of research. If you’re writing about current events, you might only need to do minimal research since you’ll be able to use direct quotes from news articles.
4. Can I incorporate research/quotes?
It’s always nice when an author incorporates sources. When the source is a famous person or an historical event, it can add a little something extra to your story. If you can find a way to incorporate research into your story without being too obvious about it, go for it. It won’t be as obvious to the reader, and that’s what counts – keeping your reader engaged is what makes or breaks a story. Do you have a specific source or person you need to incorporate into your story?
5. How much does my audience care about the topic of my story?
This is the most important question of all. Is your audience actually interested in your topic? If not, then you’re not going to earn very much money from this project. The sooner you find out the truth, the better. If you want to make money off a book, ask yourself what makes my topic interesting and worth talking about? Can I create something new that hasn’t come before? Do I have a unique perspective on this topic that nobody else can offer? If you can’t figure out an honest answer to these questions, then it’s time to either change topics or find a different way to earn a living. You want to aim your writing at as large an audience as possible, but you also don’t want to waste your time writing about topics that nobody cares about.
Ask yourself these questions each time you sit down to write. The more you know about your topic, the more you’ll be able to write effectively about it. When you are writing, don’t worry about whether or not your work is good. You’re writing for yourself anyway – the only person that matters is you.